Category Archives: Go slowly

Shun the Sense of Urgency

Posted on July 17, 2011 by Karen

SUNDAY, JULY 17, 2011   Shun the Sense of Urgency   I’ve been thinking about how I’d rather not feel crazy-busy and frantic anymore. Eyeing my to-do list and the clock is anxiety-provoking and torturous—and that’s not the way I … Continue reading →

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Do More on the Floor

Posted on July 3, 2011 by Karen

SUNDAY, JULY 3, 2011   Do More on the Floor   Some of my best memories are of times spent on a floor or a lawn. I remember: Playing Matchbox cars or board games with my sister on the basement … Continue reading →

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Life Unplugged

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Karen

SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2011   Life Unplugged   Rushing and multitasking is the M.O. for many of us these days. We’re hot-wired into our smart phones, iPods, laptops and more. I marvel at my daughter as she surfs the net … Continue reading →

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Unpack the Kayak

Posted on February 21, 2010 by Karen

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2010   Unpack the Kayak   Over lunch the other day, a friend of mine said, “I don’t know how you do it all.” Her comment took me aback. After thinking about it a few moments, I … Continue reading →

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A Day of R & R (&R)

Posted on December 6, 2009 by Karen

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2009   A Day of R & R (&R)   I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how nice it would be to have one day—even half of a day—when I set aside my “to dos” and … Continue reading →

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Doing Nothing Does a Lot

Posted on July 12, 2009 by Karen

SUNDAY, JULY 12, 2009   Doing Nothing Does a Lot   Do you know how to relax (as in, doing nothing) without feeling guilty? If you do, please let me know how you do it—nothing, that is. I’ve been trying without much … Continue reading →

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Brake for Food

Posted on February 15, 2009 by Karen

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2009   Brake for Food   “It’s not going anywhere; it’s already dead.” That’s what slips out of my mouth when my husband and daughter eat with alarming alacrity. The first one done doesn’t get the prize. … Continue reading →

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Walk in Beauty

Posted on October 14, 2008 by Karen

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2008   Walk in Beauty   Experts who focus on physical health often say that walking is one of the best things you can do for your health. Experts who focus on mental and spiritual health site … Continue reading →

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Feeling Stuck?

Posted on September 2, 2008 by Karen

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2008   Feeling Stuck?   What do you do when you feel stuck: When it seems nothing is working out right; you’re spinning your wheels; you’re drained of ideas, motivation and energy? If you fight the feeling … Continue reading →

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Don’t Even Try to Look Busy

Posted on August 10, 2008 by Karen

SUNDAY, AUGUST 10, 2008   Don’t Even Try to Look Busy   During the winter, I cut out a photo from a magazine ad and posted it above my desk. The photo is of a lady lounging on a beach, … Continue reading →

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