by Christine Matteson | Jun 12, 2020 | Uncategorized
Ten thousand flowers in spring, the moon in autumn, a cool breeze in summer, snow in winter. If your mind isn’t clouded by unnecessary things, this is the best season of your life. ~ Wu-men ~ Photo by Chris Galbraith I love this poem by Wu-men. For this to be the best...
by Christine Matteson | Jan 17, 2019 | Uncategorized
It’s been three years since I “Kon-Maried” my home. Lately, there has been a big resurgence of the Kon Mari method (The life changing method of tidying up), due in large part to Marie Kondo’s new Netflix binge-watchable show. I thought it was...
by Christine Matteson | Oct 30, 2018 | Uncategorized
Feeling harried? Overwhelmed? Too many responsibilities? One tool to help reduce stress is to download a meditation app. and even more importantly (lol), …BEGIN to practice! Stress management helps you create your health on every level. You feel better,...
by Christine Matteson | Jun 3, 2018 | psychology, Uncategorized
Last week, while walking the Erie Canal path, a friend and I came upon a beautiful pileated woodpecker. He was looking for food in the roots of a tree that had just been removed. I wondered if he had been evacuated from his home in that tree. He was stunning....
by Christine Matteson | Mar 10, 2018 | Uncategorized
Putting up with it…Frustration Tolerance In January, we got out quite a bit for winter hikes and I found myself having a fairly congenial relationship with winter…(fist bump). Until one day…I took a tumble while walking on a icy trail. Using my hand...
by Christine Matteson | Aug 5, 2017 | Uncategorized
An Enchanting Visit There’s nothing like a morning swim in the lake in summer. Not a single soul was out on the lake this morning. Except me. And a Dragonfly. This guy hovered along side me, keeping me company, for most of the swim....
