Alma EastwoodNov 2, 201910 minFeeling Burnout already, teachers? These Four Ps will help you to become zen!I just finished a presentation on teacher burnout at a student wellness conference. In my session, I lead all participants to play a palm...
Alma EastwoodSep 16, 20193 minAre You Still Breathing After Going Back To School? If Not, I Can Help! People work in a k-12 setting, by now, have all gone back to school. Most of us have enjoyed a delicious summer, although, at times, sum...
Alma EastwoodAug 11, 20196 minMindful We, Mindful They! Just over a month ago, I was at Hong Kong International airport, with my son and a group of wonderful students. We were on a service trip...
Alma EastwoodMay 17, 20195 minGrounding is Being I am a mindfulness coach for throwers on the track & field team at school. Before I officially began my role in February, I totally was ...
Alma EastwoodApr 25, 20193 minMindful Cleanse On Such a beautiful and bright spring day, sun is shining, birds are chirping, flowers are blooming and gentle breeze is dancing... Is y...
Alma EastwoodApr 16, 20193 minToday's Day, Walk With MeApril 14th, 2019, 33 Fahrenheit outside. Beautiful fluffy snow flakes were falling from the sky. Putting my feet next to an electric he...
Alma EastwoodApr 14, 20194 minMindful BreathingWhen a baby is growing in the womb, her lung is filled with the fluid. Inside the womb, the mother's placenta helps the baby "breath". ...
Alma EastwoodApr 6, 20194 minHike A Spiritual Way In Mt. Olympia Pramana informed me about our second day plan next morning: "Darling, I'm thinking to take you to Mount Olympia. It's about two and a ha...
Alma EastwoodApr 5, 20192 minMindful Hiking For Beginners - Little Si and Boulder Garden TrailsMount Si in Seattle has several breathtaking trails. Little Si Trail is a relatively easy hike up to 1600 feet elevation, only 1.6 miles ...
Alma EastwoodApr 2, 20192 minMindful Hiking for Beginners Part 1: Preparation Two midage women, who have begin a fight with stiff joints and waist expansion, decide the best way to keep passion alive, a youthful hea...
Alma EastwoodJan 16, 20191 minPainPain Certain people are addicted to pain The moaning, groaning and sighing Draw deeply unfulfilled attention Therefore, happily trapped i...
Alma EastwoodDec 20, 20181 minLove Ancient Greeks said There were six types of love Eros Philia Ludus Agape Pragma Philautia Which stage are you in? What do you have? What ...
Alma EastwoodDec 19, 20181 minA Rainy DayRain heavy or light Storm or drizzle Chill or warm Hash or gentle All washes dusts away Dissolves tension Melts stress Brings calmness t...
Alma EastwoodDec 11, 20181 minYou Are BeautifulWhoever you are Wherever you are in life In the way you are You are beautiful... You might want to get fit You might want to get tan You ...
Alma EastwoodDec 11, 20181 minYou are strongDon’t lament over a seed Might fall on a rock Not on fertile soil Be patient… Wait and see… Whenever the seed has a slight chance To have...
Alma EastwoodDec 11, 20181 minWholenessThere are times… You might feel you are torn into pieces Tossing and turning in bed Sleepless There are times… You might feel your heart ...
Alma EastwoodDec 11, 20181 minBoredom One often despises boredom Wishing life is full of laughers Surrounded by friends Showered with praises You can shine under spot lights E...