by Rachel Drummond | Jun 4, 2018 | Clarity, Contemplative Physical Practice, Love & Connection, Mantras
If you’re anything like me, you’ll find yourself online, minding your own business, and you’ll come across a word that hits you first in your whole body and then mind. That’s what happened to me this week when I was handling my productivity and...
by Rachel Drummond | May 14, 2018 | Contemplative Physical Practice, Language & Culture
As previously mentioned in several other posts, I love running. Trail running is one of my all-time favorite things and I would be hard-pressed to think of another activity that brings my brain, lungs, muscles and hip joints so much joy and fresh Pseudotsuga-menziesii...
by Rachel Drummond | May 7, 2018 | Clarity, Communication, Contemplative Physical Practice, Language & Culture
When I hear the phrase “Go with the flow”, I feel three parts of me chime in at once: rebellion, effervescence, and fear. It’s fun being me and having so many mental archetypes. Firstly, rebellion comes on the scene because I’ve just reminded...
by Rachel Drummond | Apr 30, 2018 | Contemplative Physical Practice, Language & Culture, Love & Connection
In early September 2017, I took a trip to Bali. It was my first trip abroad as a solo female traveler. I spent time with a host family in Bedulu, time at the eastern sleepy fishing village of Amed, and one night in Ubud. This message of love and acceptance came...
by Rachel Drummond | Apr 23, 2018 | Clarity, Communication, Contemplative Physical Practice, Mantras
Have you ever experienced analysis paralysis? Analysis paralysis is a term used to describe indecision. In the absence of knowing what to do, we don’t choose. Analysis paralysis can keep you stuck and prevent you from taking action for fear of consequences or...
by Rachel Drummond | Apr 16, 2018 | Contemplative Physical Practice, Language & Culture, Mindful Productivity
When I started writing about contemplative physical practices, I never imagined I’d write so much about running. Yoga and meditation were at the top of my list. When I stop and think about it, running, jogging, hiking and walking (really, any physical practice...
