by Martha Brettschneider | Feb 14, 2024 | Feng Shui/Clutter Clearing, Mindfulness
Photo: Martha Brettschneider/Damselwings Photography When was the last time you had a laugh-out-loud ah ha moment? This week the Universe finally got me to read its “Flow” memo, and I did, indeed, chuckle audibly. If you’ve attended any of my programs –...
by Martha Brettschneider | Nov 19, 2023 | Mindful Photography, Mindfulness in Nature
Aspen trees have been speaking to me this year. Our conversation started back in June, when I was on silent retreat at the Rocky Mountain Eco Dharma Center in Colorado. Since I pack away my technology while on retreat – no phone, laptop, or camera use – I don’t have...
by Martha Brettschneider | Jul 25, 2023 | Mindfulness
Photo: Martha Brettschneider/Damselwings Photography The sound of her weathered hiking boots hitting the dirt trail alternated with the lighter taps of her trekking poles as she made her way up the mountain slope. Christina was like a one-person percussion band...
by Martha Brettschneider | Jul 11, 2023 | Mindfulness, Mindfulness in Nature
Rocky Mountain Ecodharma Retreat Center Nature helps us find the way out of the prison of our mind. ~ Eckhart Tolle The moose didn’t notice me sitting on the glacial boulder just about 20 yards away. This was understandable, since my clothes and daypack blended in...
by Martha Brettschneider | Jan 31, 2023 | Life Lessons, Mindfulness, Motivation
Greetings! Jumping in on this last day of January, 2023, to let you know how pumped I am for the year ahead. The stage is set for quantum growth! I’ve dropped in the term “quantum growth” from time to time over the years. But what does it even mean? The education...
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...