Dear followers, Please note that I incorporated my blog to my new webpage https://at-ease-and-more.com I hope to see you there! I added my followers but make sure to stay on track of my blogs by checking in on the new page! Thank you! AK
2018 – Fine-tuning Life
One year comes to an end, another one is about to start. For many it is a time to slow down, to reflect on what was and what may lie ahead, time to make New Year Resolutions. Instead of New Year Resolutions I reflect on the previous year and try to set a new intention … Continue reading 2018 – Fine-tuning Life
Fruit Scones
Christmas time means as well holiday time for the kids. Time to slow down - time to get bored now and then. I like it when kids get bored, as they often get creative. When my son got bored this time, he grabbed Jamie Oliver`s cooking book, picked a recipe and asked if we can … Continue reading Fruit Scones
Season’s Greetings
Before everybody gets too caught up in the December craziness a quick greeting to you all!
Loneliness
Often we define loneliness by a certain kind of sadness for being alone, caused by lack of company. But there is another kind of loneliness that seems to spread more and more. The loneliness you experience while being (with)in company. Feeling lonely while being surrounded by people, how can that be? Sadly, it is more … Continue reading Loneliness
10% Happier by Dan Harris – a book recommendation
Are you a non-believer, doubter, a cynic, a fact checker and/or wonder what all that humbug is about when it comes to Mindfulness? If even only one of this resonates with you then this book is for you! But it is as well for you if you are already interested in Mindfulness and are simply … Continue reading 10% Happier by Dan Harris – a book recommendation
No-vember
Welcome NO-vember! No November blues this year! As we are coming towards the end of the year we more often than not start to feel worn out, exhausted and `off`. Well, at least I assume I am not alone out there feeling like that?! The past weeks have been dragging as I seem to have … Continue reading No-vember
Keep your “ease”
A few weeks ago I started a Bi-weekly Mindfulness Newsletter. I include formal and informal practices and hope to bring a sense of ease into the inbox. I chose bi-weekly to not be overwhelmed and to give time to focus on one topic. For today I would like to share my recently newsletter here, too, … Continue reading Keep your “ease”
Chocolate Mint Cookies
It got rainy here today. And it is Friday, the weekend is about to start. And the kids have friends over. All good reasons to get some chocolate cookies into the oven! First time I tried this recipe but thankfully it did not disappoint! Or should I say my Nigella Express book did not disappoint. … Continue reading Chocolate Mint Cookies
Calmness in the midst of chaos
At times the pictures you see when you search for meditation make me long for peace and quiet. Please beam me over right now! On other days they make me laugh. The setting seems to be always beautiful, calm and tranquil. The picture perfect meditation setting! But I wonder if that kind of “meditation cliche” … Continue reading Calmness in the midst of chaos