Thursday, May 25, 2023
Holistic Wellness Business
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Mindfulness and Intentionality
Mindfulness training appears to be getting popular in the business world, and many large corporations have been incorporating mindfulness practices into their culture. For example, companies such as Google, Apple, Procter & Gamble, General Mills, Mayo Clinic, and the U.S. Army offer mindfulness coaching, meditation breaks and other resources to their employees to improve workplace functioning.
The introduction of mindfulness in corporate settings still remains in early stages and its potential long-term impact requires further assessment. Mindfulness has been found to result in better employee well-being, lower levels of frustration, lower absenteeism and burnout as well as an improved overall work environment
Mindfulness is a way of paying attention to the present moment with curiosity and openness. It can help you reduce stress, improve your mood, and enhance your well-being. Here are some ways to practice mindfulness in your daily life:
- Start your day with a one-minute meditation. Sit comfortably and focus on your breathing. Notice the sensations in your body and the sounds around you. If your mind wanders, gently bring it back to your breath.
- Eat mindfully. When you have a meal or a snack, pay attention to the taste, texture, smell, and appearance of your food. Chew slowly and savor each bite. Avoid distractions like TV or your phone while eating.
- Do one thing at a time. When you are working on a task, whether it's writing an email, doing laundry, or reading a book, give it your full attention. Resist the urge to multitask or check your notifications. If you notice your mind drifting, refocus on what you are doing.
- Take mindful breaks. Throughout the day, pause for a few minutes and check in with yourself. How are you feeling? What are you thinking? What do you need? You can also use this time to do some stretching, breathing, or gratitude exercises.
- Listen mindfully. When you are having a conversation with someone, try to listen with empathy and interest. Don't interrupt or judge them. Notice their body language and tone of voice. Ask open-ended questions and reflect back what you hear.
- Observe your thoughts and emotions. Mindfulness is not about avoiding or suppressing your thoughts and emotions, but rather observing them without attachment or criticism. You can use a metaphor to help you do this, such as imagining your thoughts as clouds passing by in the sky, or leaves floating on a stream.
I know I have been trying to be more mindful and intentional each day. It's coming along. I'm also putting pen to paper to track my progress. Have you dabbled lately with mindfulness and intentionality?
Being mindful vs. intentional
Mindfulness and intentionality are two concepts that are often used in personal development and well-being literature. But what do they mean and how are they different?
Mindfulness is the practice of paying attention to the present moment, without judgment or attachment. It is a way of cultivating awareness of one's thoughts, feelings, sensations, and surroundings. Mindfulness can help reduce stress, improve focus, and enhance emotional regulation.
Intentionality is the practice of setting and pursuing goals that align with one's values and purpose. It is a way of living deliberately and consciously, rather than reactively or passively. Intentionality can help increase motivation, productivity, and fulfillment.
Both mindfulness and intentionality are important for living a meaningful and satisfying life. However, they are not mutually exclusive or contradictory. In fact, they can complement and support each other in various ways.
For example, mindfulness can help one become more aware of one's values and purpose, which can inform one's intentions and goals. Mindfulness can also help one cope with challenges and setbacks that may arise along the way, by fostering resilience and acceptance.
On the other hand, intentionality can help one apply mindfulness to specific areas of life, such as work, relationships, health, or hobbies. Intentionality can also help one measure and celebrate one's progress and achievements, by providing feedback and rewards.
Therefore, being mindful vs. intentional is not an either-or choice, but rather a both-and approach. By combining mindfulness and intentionality, one can create a balanced and harmonious life that is both fulfilling and enjoyable.
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
The Healing Power of Collage A Creative Companion Book by Patricia Schwimmer
Her sketchbook became a creative companion that helped Patricia manage her feelings of grief, fear and loss, yet still create artwork that was visually appealing to her. While she was engaged in this process, she had no intention of sharing the work, knowing it was more important to create a safe place for her self-expression to unfold. It was some time later, at the urging of a few close people in her life that she began to write the narrative that would form a roadmap for others going through their own life challenges. In The Healing Power of Collage, you will find an inspirational guide book, including supplies list, ideas for collecting and making collage elements, and an overview of the art collage community. Patricia also demonstrates how cultivating an artists’ mindset will support your creativity, even during difficult times. Whether you are new to art, or a seasoned artist looking for a meditative practice that will help you negotiate life’s changing landscape in an empowered way, this book can serve as your guide.
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Jollitude Daily Journal: 90 Days of Pen to Paper Paperback
Affordable Canadian Wall Art for Interior Designers Working with Clients on a Smaller Budget
Although I personally live a casual, laid-back lifestyle, I am a Fine Artist who creates modern, ORIGINAL works that add beauty and style to any space. Be it minimalist, eclectic, country or traditional.
I love fresh, quirky, graphic imagery mixed with colourful, folkloric elements, symbolic layers + typography. I digitally blend some of my collected images with my own photography + paintings. They are modern and decorative; perfect for today's contemporary interiors.
Thank You for decorating your spaces with my art!
Sunday, May 7, 2023
Patti Friday Artist Statement
My works of art are visual records
of the adventures that capture
my daydreams and personal landscapes.
I explore my surroundings with a
candid, cinematic and emotional approach.
Everything is interesting to me.
Tuesday, May 2, 2023
If You Could Read My Mind Love Gordon Lightfoot
Just like an old time movie
'Bout a ghost from a wishin' well
With chains upon my feet
You know that ghost is me
And I will never be set free
As long as I'm a ghost you can't see
What a tale your thoughts could tell
Just like a paperback novel
The kind the drugstores sell
When you reach the part
Where the heartaches come
The hero would be me
And you won't read that book again
Because the ending's just too hard to take
Who gets burned in a three way script
Enter number two
A movie queen to play the scene
Of bringing all the good things out in me
I never thought I could act this way
And I've got to say that I just don't get it
I don't know where we went wrong
But the feeling's gone and I just can't get it back
What a tale my thoughts could tell
Just like an old time movie
'Bout a ghost from a wishing well
In a castle dark or a fortress strong
With chains upon my feet
If you read between the lines
You'll know that I'm just trying to understand
The feeling that you lack
I never thought I could feel this way
And I've got to say that I just don't get it
I don't know where we went wrong
But the feeling's gone and I just can't get it back
Monday, April 10, 2023
Sterling Silver Flatware Photographs Patti Friday
Friday, February 24, 2023
Patti Friday The Gemini Artist
Gemini
MAY 21 – JUNE 20
The Great Twins. The Trickster. The Truth Speaker. The Visionary.
The Gemini Mission:
To impress;
To explore diverse interests;
To get ahead of the crowd;
To enjoy life as a jack of all trades;
To have many options;
To acquire multiple skill sets;
To be seen as multi-talented;
To think.
Expression and Influences: Expressive, flexible and adaptable; involving siblings, twins, or multiple personalities or multiple approaches; multiples; changeable; many changes and shifts will be experienced in the corresponding area of life; fluctuating; situations involving this area of life are unpredictable, changeable, and ever shifting; short distance travels will be productive for this area of life; expressive and communicative; cerebral; many initiations few completions.
Characteristic Traits: Unpredictable, adaptable to changes, versatile, multi-talented, persuasive, witty, intellectual, conversational, can be capricious, too many ideas and not enough execution; volatile, changeable; lacks focus; gives a strong first impression but no follow-through; frenetic energy; indecisive; curios and inquisitive.
Patti Friday b. June 19th
Saturday, February 18, 2023
King Charles III Coronation 2023 Souvenir Wall Flag
The Coronation of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort is a time for celebration across the Commonwealth. A quality and tasteful souvenir for your home or as a gift; a perfect way to remember this historical, global and happy occasion.
(34.5" X 56")
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The emblem is created with the flora of the four nations of the United Kingdom: the rose for England, the thistle for Scotland, the daffodil for Wales and the shamrock for Northern Ireland. These natural forms combine to describe St Edward’s Crown, used for the coronation of British monarchs. Emblem by Sir Jony Ive.