Tag Archives: being present

Seeing my Hawaiʻi through her eyes

Posted on March 21, 2017 by Diane Scheurell

I sometimes take living in Paradise for granted, and it takes a guest to help me appreciate it. I recently hosted a fellow beachcombing friend, visiting Hawaiʻi for the first time. She was happy to experience the authentic Big Island … Continue reading →

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Morning ritual in Paradise

Posted on April 11, 2015 by Diane Scheurell

It’s the weekend, an early morning on my back lanai. I’m reveling in the quiet with deep breathing, and emptying my mind of any stress by being present. My gratitude journal sits nearby and my copy of The Four Agreements … Continue reading →

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Feeling stressed? Mimic your fat old cat in the sun.

Posted on March 26, 2015 by Diane Scheurell

Now that my daughter and I are three weeks into this college shopping trip, a friend asked how I’m doing on choosing my attitude. (See That’s quite an affirmation ya’ got there…”). While our pace has been brisk, I’m happy … Continue reading →

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The delights of Boston

Posted on March 21, 2015 by Diane Scheurell

Our second week of college shopping has been easier because we have settled into one apartment for the whole week. That’s made a big difference in our outlook – settling in. We are in a very eclectic neighborhood – went … Continue reading →

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New Year encounter with Pele

Posted on January 6, 2015 by Diane Scheurell

My niece is visiting. And what’s a trip to the Big Island without a tour of the live volcano? So I drove my daughters and niece to Volcanoes National Park on New Year’s Eve. Upon arrival, I used my new … Continue reading →

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Getting off the treadmill

Posted on February 14, 2014 by Diane Scheurell

There’s no such thing as overnight mail to or from the Big Island unless you want to rent a plane. And if you don’t have your package at The Pony Express by 10 am, you’ll miss the fastest possible delivery … Continue reading →

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Engaging my senses at the lake

Posted on August 16, 2013 by Diane Scheurell

There’s more to our vacation in up-state Wisconsin than Scrabble and visiting with family. It’s a chance to appreciate nature. We’re lucky, as the resort is at the end of a long road from town, and there’s no traffic noise. … Continue reading →

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