by Martha Brettschneider | Jan 8, 2023 | Life Lessons, Mindfulness, Motivation
Whew! We are just one week into 2023 and I can’t believe how quickly my batteries have recharged and refreshed me after my depleting December. Last month’s challenges are such a gift to me now. The moment on Christmas Eve day when I told myself I didn’t have time to...
by Martha Brettschneider | Dec 28, 2022 | Life Lessons
Photo by Brett Jordan on Unsplash It seems to me that the quality of our life should concern us far more than the wake or trail we leave behind. If we endeavor to live well, to use our personal strengths effectively, and seek to be as healthy as we can be emotionally,...
by Martha Brettschneider | Nov 12, 2022 | Antiracism, Mindfulness, Photography
Every year I donate a portion of my holiday season art show proceeds to a local non-profit organization that has inspired me in some way over the previous twelve months. This year, the choice was obvious. Before I tell you the who and why of my choice, I want to make...
by Martha Brettschneider | Oct 30, 2022 | Mindful Photography
Is it my imagination or is this year’s fall foliage more vibrant than usual? Here in the mid-Atlantic region, this seems to be the case. Of course, it’s also true that whenever we bring mindful attention to our chosen focal point, the whole experience...
by Martha Brettschneider | Oct 1, 2022 | Mindfulness, Motivation
Photo credit: John Arano via Unsplash “We don’t rise to the level of our expectations; we fall to the level of our training.”~ Greek poet Archilochus I can’t remember when I first read or heard this quote, but it’s been flashing in my head like a...
