by Martha Brettschneider | Aug 2, 2012 | Life Lessons, Mindful Parenting
“Just watching an animal closely can take you out of your mind and bring you into the present moment, which is where the animal lives all the time–surrendered to life.” — Eckhart Tolle, Guardians of Being Casper, my son Max’s Netherland...
by Martha Brettschneider | Aug 1, 2012 | Life Lessons
“The more scared we are of a work or calling, the more sure we can be that we have to do it.” — Steven Pressfield, The War of Art I am spent today. After submitting my book proposal yesterday, I am completely devoid of inspiration or motivation. I...
by Martha Brettschneider | Jul 31, 2012 | Life Lessons, Mindful Parenting
I just did one of the scariest things of my life. Starting this blog was a risky endeavor that exposed me to the world. Today I put myself out there even further. I gave my book proposal package, which included the introduction and first chapter of my manuscript,...
by Martha Brettschneider | Jul 27, 2012 | Life Lessons
On my flight home yesterday I had the good fortune to see the film “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” on the plane. I had already seen it in the theater a few weeks ago. If you haven’t seen it yet, try to–it’s probably only playing at...
by Martha Brettschneider | Jul 26, 2012 | Feng Shui/Clutter Clearing, Life Lessons
He bit my toe! He snuck up on me when I was working at the computer and bit me hard right on my newly manicured big toe! I squawked. He squawked. Feathers flew. Let me introduce Shako, my husband’s African Grey parrot. My Feng Shui consultant...
by Martha Brettschneider | Jul 21, 2012 | Life Lessons
In yesterday’s post, I mentioned off-handedly that flying makes me sick. It’s genetic. My sisters and I once compared notes on all the public places where we’ve emptied our insides either during or after a flight. It was a long conversation. My...
