Mandys Mindful Minutes – mindful art by mw

Low Energy Days

Something I have learned to embrace during the journey of healing I have been on is that some days are low energy days. I never, in my previous life, allowed myself low energy days. The concept of “fake it until you make it” or “acting changes everything” powered me through any day that I mightContinue reading “Low Energy Days”

Mindful Minute: Gratitude

Local businesses that get excited about my small business venture fill my heart with so much gratitude. The beautiful soul helping me create the bank account was like a long lost friend and we reveled in finding kindness in each other and proceeded to an over-sharing session. An account that could have taken an hourContinue reading “Mindful Minute: Gratitude”

Mindful Minute: Middle of the Night Mind

It’s 3am. My brain starts to race waking me to think about all the things that I perceive myself to be falling short in personally, professionally, and all the areas in-between. You’ve been there too? Here are my top 5 tips for quieting the middle of the night mind: Get up! I know it soundsContinue reading “Mindful Minute: Middle of the Night Mind”

Mindful Minute: Coffee Shop

Today I am grateful for the leather couch at the local coffee shop reappearing after being gone because of Covid. As I sipped my iced decaf latte made with oatmilk and caramel, tears crowded my eyes and even a few quietly streamed down my smiling cheeks. You literally have no idea how long I’ve waitedContinue reading “Mindful Minute: Coffee Shop”

Mandy’s Mindful Minutes

It is my hope that my art and writings will offer inspiration. Each week I will post about ways I am staying mindful in my life as well as providing tips and tricks for you to try out. Mindfulness is the practice of taking time to be present in the moment and conducting daily activitiesContinue reading “Mandy’s Mindful Minutes”

Live for Livi

Have you ever met a person able to literally light up any room she enters? Livi was like that. Her laughter came from her entire body and filled others completely. The world was so bright with her in it. Which is why everything felt so dark when we lost her in a car accident inContinue reading “Live for Livi”