Earlier this week I popped in to a coffee shop after running some errands. I was feeling productive and the weather was feeling hot, so I decided to treat myself to a specialty iced coffee. I ordered my drink and waited at the pick-up counter until my drink was ready and my name was called. When I heard my name I grabbed the cold cup, slipped my straw in through the lid and took a big sip. Instead of a sigh of satisfaction, though, I let out a big sigh of disappointment. My drink was missing something…

I have a jumpy brain. It’s here, there and everywhere. All day. Everyday. Which is why I have a constant craving for mindfulness. I crave the ability to be present in my mind, my body and my daily life. I long for greater awareness of my thoughts, feelings and actions. To be honest, I’m not even looking for mastery over my mind, just a little peace and quiet…

I love to read and I often recommend it as a daily practice for personal growth. But how do you stay well-read if you’re tight on cash or even tight on time? Books, after all, can be expensive, especially if you want to read the latest best sellers. And, sometimes, you just don’t have time for two trips to the library – one trip to borrow and one trip to return…