Tag Archives: Meditation

Glamping, Hands Down

Posted on September 26, 2016 by kimmywink

Terrebonne, OR bound to celebrate our 9th wedding anniversary. Located roughly in the middle of Oregon, it is no booming metropolis.  What they do have is Panacea At The Canyon.  Hello Glamping! I’m going to make 2 suggestions. Book a … Continue reading →

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Ready…. Reset!

Posted on August 11, 2014 by kimmywink

Busy.  That is how I would describe the last few months of my life.  It has felt like I’ve had so many things demanding my time.  Not so many important things, just things….lots of little things.  I’m going to call … Continue reading →

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4:00 am Date

Posted on May 13, 2014 by kimmywink

I often have difficulty sleeping.  I’m not sure why.  If I did, I’d quickly eliminate the cause. I miss getting a great night of sleep.  Oh, and the vivid dreams. At 4am something in my body goes off.  I’m awake. … Continue reading →

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Finding Joy

Posted on May 15, 2013 by kimmywink

Today I woke up with a mission – I must meditate!  I can’t even remember the last time I did. This meditation practice had a theme.  I focused on the phrase, “Find the joy in living”. When I’m out of … Continue reading →

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Harmony Hill Retreat

Posted on January 30, 2013 by kimmywink

Last weekend I went off to cancer camp.  It was a weekend retreat for people with cancer and their partners at Harmony Hill.  The location is on Hood Canal in Union, Washington; a lovely environment 2.5 hours north of Portland. … Continue reading →

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Indoor Attention

Posted on November 19, 2012 by kimmywink

The backyard has been getting all the attention lately.  I’d like to bring that attention inward; something I like to do this time of year any hoos. To help me dig deep inside my never-ending pit of a brain, heart, … Continue reading →

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Nap Time

Posted on October 23, 2012 by kimmywink

Over the last few weeks I’ve been proudly stating, “I don’t need afternoon naps any more.” A more accurate statement would be I’m not taking afternoon naps any more. I’m not sure why it is but I attribute naps to … Continue reading →

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It’s only Friday?

Posted on October 5, 2012 by kimmywink

Feels like days have passed since yesterday.  Could have something to do with the restful sleep I got last night.  (Woo-hoo for that!) My blood bounced back up!  No change to the Crizotinib dosage.  I am very very very happy. … Continue reading →

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Mental Toughness

Posted on September 10, 2012 by kimmywink

Sitting in the sports bar at Sea-Tac airport I had a flashback to my jock days. All of my childhood and most of my young adulthood I was a jock involved in traditional team sports.  I distinctly remember coaches shouting … Continue reading →

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Meditation

Posted on June 11, 2012 by kimmywink

I was turned onto a course called Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for People Healing from Cancer by a bright friend of mine who also has cancer.  I’ve completed 7 of the 9 classes.  A complete review of the course will wait until all … Continue reading →

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