by Christine Matteson | Dec 2, 2020 | Uncategorized
Rituals and traditions are important this time of year, no matter what holiday you observe, or what you are looking forward to…the solstice the return of the light), the New Year, a covid vaccine, new president, etc.. Rituals connect us to our past, to our...
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...
