Williams College, B.A., FGCU M.Ed. Spiritual, not religious.As a mindfulness practitioner I paint, swim, take photos, knit, read, enjoy games &most 🎶. I seek truth. Creator of Avian Avant-garde watercolor birds. * All art and photos are my own or creditedhttps://bsky.app/profile/lifeisart-2.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/lifeisart-2.bsky.social/post/3mu7hntaccc26Mindful of the dynamics of some parental relationships, and our losses, and aging. Mindful that all humans need attention; how much shifts and changes.29 Aug 2026 08:32 +0000at://did:plc:kodlya2sn26ywluy7dkshkb4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu7hntaccc26https://bsky.app/profile/lifeisart-2.bsky.social/post/3mu5i6ujznc2gMindful, focused, having creative thoughts; wishing this palm could be dipped in paint, held like a brush and dragged over a canvas. I'm picturing the painting; lots of movement, the ocean, a shapely school of big fish. I'd use Key West colors. This is how to engage in mindful, creative daydreaming28 Aug 2026 13:36 +0000at://did:plc:kodlya2sn26ywluy7dkshkb4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu5i6ujznc2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/lifeisart-2.bsky.social/post/3mu46b35rr22hDolly, David Clayton Thomas, Shelly Fabre. "What will you do with your one Wild and Precious life?" Mary Oliver. Be mindful of our limited time. Make your count. (Poster from an online source).28 Aug 2026 01:05 +0000at://did:plc:kodlya2sn26ywluy7dkshkb4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu46b35rr22hhttps://bsky.app/profile/lifeisart-2.bsky.social/post/3mtvcwojg3k2kMeditating on why I have lost my motivation to watercolor paint, I think my lack of motivation doesn't necessarily mean I've lost my creativity. Sometimes creativity goes quiet because something else in us is demanding attention. Mindfully, I'm going to give it a little room, and invite it back.25 Aug 2026 07:40 +0000at://did:plc:kodlya2sn26ywluy7dkshkb4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtvcwojg3k2khttps://bsky.app/profile/lifeisart-2.bsky.social/post/3mtt56mgrik2kWatching Antiques Roadshow I wondered how many people buy just because they like something or how many purchase mindfully- actually considering future value. From what I've watched, it seems what becomes desirable or a collectible from emotional connection or scarcity24 Aug 2026 10:52 +0000at://did:plc:kodlya2sn26ywluy7dkshkb4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtt56mgrik2khttps://bsky.app/profile/lifeisart-2.bsky.social/post/3mtlefjve6c2eI count thrifting as a mindful activity. Thrifting invites mindfulness by teaching us to slow down & truly notice what others may overlook. Collecting thoughtfully reminds us that value isn’t always found in price, it can live in the story or the appreciation we bring to something. Below: Wedgewood21 Aug 2026 08:40 +0000at://did:plc:kodlya2sn26ywluy7dkshkb4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtlefjve6c2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/lifeisart-2.bsky.social/post/3mtlefjve6c2eI count thrifting as a mindful activity. Thrifting invites mindfulness by teaching us to slow down & truly notice what others may overlook. Collecting thoughtfully reminds us that value isn’t always found in price, it can live in the story or the appreciation we bring to something. Below: Wedgewood21 Aug 2026 08:40 +0000at://did:plc:kodlya2sn26ywluy7dkshkb4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtlefjve6c2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/lifeisart-2.bsky.social/post/3mtkfory7zc2uMindful of symbolism The Great Blue Heron with a wide wingspan symbolizes patience, self-reliance & deep emotional wisdom. When taking flight or spreading its wings fully, it represents the power of moving forward, transitioning into new life phases&claiming your personal space with quiet confidence20 Aug 2026 23:30 +0000at://did:plc:kodlya2sn26ywluy7dkshkb4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtkfory7zc2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/lifeisart-2.bsky.social/post/3mtbemrlfuc2sA storm building is like a strong emotion rising inside us. We can often feel it coming—the tension, the rush, the heat. Mindfulness gives us a moment to pause: take a breath, step away, and let the storm pass before we say or do something we may regret.17 Aug 2026 09:17 +0000at://did:plc:kodlya2sn26ywluy7dkshkb4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtbemrlfuc2shttps://bsky.app/profile/lifeisart-2.bsky.social/post/3mt4m2qnsmk2sNothing quite says "adulting" like drawing up your Last Will and Testament.😂 It's the responsible thing to do so we did it. It is a Mindful process. It requires a calm reflection of your wishes, desire, & what you've amassed in your life. It's mindful to be ready and make it easy on your family.15 Aug 2026 11:47 +0000at://did:plc:kodlya2sn26ywluy7dkshkb4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mt4m2qnsmk2shttps://bsky.app/profile/lifeisart-2.bsky.social/post/3mszwmkqj3k2vMindful cooking. Choosing the fryer, buying & preparing carrots, onions, garlic & the rest of the ingredients are mindful acts. Sometimes, in my family, chicken soup is called magic soup because of the comfort & healing it brings to those who partake. Eat slowly, savor each spoonful, eat mindfully.14 Aug 2026 10:18 +0000at://did:plc:kodlya2sn26ywluy7dkshkb4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mszwmkqj3k2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/lifeisart-2.bsky.social/post/3msv2bsizjk27Untangling jewelry chains is almost a perfect metaphor for mindfulness. You can't rush the process—you have to slow down, focus on one knot at a time, and resist the urge to pull harder when things become frustrating. The more calmly we approach a knot, the more clearly we can see the way through.12 Aug 2026 11:40 +0000at://did:plc:kodlya2sn26ywluy7dkshkb4/app.bsky.feed.post/3msv2bsizjk27https://bsky.app/profile/lifeisart-2.bsky.social/post/3msnmjjaorc2fCreate mindful, delightful, little vinettes that require certain placement of items. Create a mindful vibe.09 Aug 2026 12:46 +0000at://did:plc:kodlya2sn26ywluy7dkshkb4/app.bsky.feed.post/3msnmjjaorc2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/lifeisart-2.bsky.social/post/3msibgkwjmk2sLive centered mindfully upon this truth: Everything is impermanent, every storm, every sun drenched day, every situation, every love, every single thing bad or good thing. That is why worry is purposeless. It changes nothing. Notice what you are feeling & meditate anyway that helps you relax. 🧘🏻☮️💤🪷💆🏻07 Aug 2026 09:44 +0000at://did:plc:kodlya2sn26ywluy7dkshkb4/app.bsky.feed.post/3msibgkwjmk2shttps://bsky.app/profile/lifeisart-2.bsky.social/post/3msgcn7cfck2cAre you focused upon what might happen in five minutes or truly focused on this very present moment? Mindfully exist knowing we are not guaranteed next moments; it allows us to enjoy life NOW. Look for what delights you, seek beauty. Peace.06 Aug 2026 15:00 +0000at://did:plc:kodlya2sn26ywluy7dkshkb4/app.bsky.feed.post/3msgcn7cfck2chttps://bsky.app/profile/lifeisart-2.bsky.social/post/3msdbey52ss2gIf you buy chocolate covered almonds it isn't mindful to keep them in a hot car while continuing to shop. After refrigeration they don't maintain an almond shape. 😂😂😂😂 *Humor and a laugh are grounding.05 Aug 2026 10:00 +0000at://did:plc:kodlya2sn26ywluy7dkshkb4/app.bsky.feed.post/3msdbey52ss2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/lifeisart-2.bsky.social/post/3msc5b4bels2zMindful Birding"—is the practice of combining wildlife observation with intentional, moment-to-moment awareness. Instead of treating birdwatching like a game of checking species off a list, it focuses on deep listening, sensory engagement, and emotional connection to the present moment.04 Aug 2026 23:13 +0000at://did:plc:kodlya2sn26ywluy7dkshkb4/app.bsky.feed.post/3msc5b4bels2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/lifeisart-2.bsky.social/post/3ms6bsy75yk2iEach day, mindfully assess your bodily and mental needs. Don't push yourself to engage when you feel "off." Hydrate and meditate.03 Aug 2026 10:24 +0000at://did:plc:kodlya2sn26ywluy7dkshkb4/app.bsky.feed.post/3ms6bsy75yk2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/lifeisart-2.bsky.social/post/3ms2tx33b6c27Is it ridiculous to wait 2 hours standing in a line for 40%- 60% off? About 200 people didn't think so. My daughter and I also waited. If you need some things and the prices are greatly reduced is that mindful shopping? I'll tell you patience, a trait of mindful living, was necessary.02 Aug 2026 01:38 +0000at://did:plc:kodlya2sn26ywluy7dkshkb4/app.bsky.feed.post/3ms2tx33b6c27https://bsky.app/profile/lifeisart-2.bsky.social/post/3mrug7fcj5227Mindful of the travel hassles and dangers, when I see a plane overhead, I always say, I hope everyone of you in that plane is safe and happy today. And I wonder if any people ever made a request for my happiness or safety; a request I will never know about.30 Jul 2026 12:16 +0000at://did:plc:kodlya2sn26ywluy7dkshkb4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrug7fcj5227https://bsky.app/profile/lifeisart-2.bsky.social/post/3mrrjf2fsxs2mI had cheap white wine so I made this wonderful dish with pan fried scallops and shrimp tossed into a butter white wine sauce. One cup of the wine for the sauce & with ice added had two cups to drink. Next day, my body let me know in no uncertain terms, it was NOT a mindful choice. Mindful PRACTICE29 Jul 2026 08:35 +0000at://did:plc:kodlya2sn26ywluy7dkshkb4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrrjf2fsxs2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/lifeisart-2.bsky.social/post/3mrplhazvd22vBe mindful of what you are gathering in this life. Depart this world and all earthly possessions remain. Those belongings are organized and redistributed. Some will want a memento to remember the person by; others may look for a thing's monetary value. Note: do some donating & tossing when you can.28 Jul 2026 14:07 +0000at://did:plc:kodlya2sn26ywluy7dkshkb4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrplhazvd22vhttps://bsky.app/profile/lifeisart-2.bsky.social/post/3mrmzdi2mzc2gFor the past several days my swims have been cut short or I haven't been able to get in the water because of lightning/rain storms. However, I am mindful of what I have seen. I want to share this beauty; see the lightning that warns me not to swim?27 Jul 2026 13:37 +0000at://did:plc:kodlya2sn26ywluy7dkshkb4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrmzdi2mzc2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/lifeisart-2.bsky.social/post/3mrf5uatpo22jMindfulness and painting combine to create a calming practice that uses sensory focus and repetitive brushstrokes to quiet the mind. Key elements of this creative process include focusing on the present moment, letting go of perfection, and engaging your senses.24 Jul 2026 10:37 +0000at://did:plc:kodlya2sn26ywluy7dkshkb4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrf5uatpo22jhttps://bsky.app/profile/lifeisart-2.bsky.social/post/3mr7wjmkysk2z Mindfulness of AI depends entirely on human intent. Its development and deployment often lack mindfulness when creators & users prioritize profit over ethical considerations and societal impact.As I think about AI I firmly believe it is not an invention that we are mindfully implementing.22 Jul 2026 08:42 +0000at://did:plc:kodlya2sn26ywluy7dkshkb4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr7wjmkysk2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/lifeisart-2.bsky.social/post/3mr4efbrby22xMaking a floral arrangement is a mindful activity. Trimming each stem, choosing a complimentary vase. Placing water in the vase about 1/4 high. Adding the floral preservative. Then lifting each stem into the vase and positioning it to display it in the most sculptural way. Smell them, place them.20 Jul 2026 22:40 +0000at://did:plc:kodlya2sn26ywluy7dkshkb4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr4efbrby22xhttps://bsky.app/profile/lifeisart-2.bsky.social/post/3mqw7t47pn22zMindfulness is like looking into blue water—the quieter it becomes, the more clearly we see. Where blue meets reflection, mindfulness begins. What we see outside often mirrors what we cultivate within.18 Jul 2026 12:02 +0000at://did:plc:kodlya2sn26ywluy7dkshkb4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqw7t47pn22zhttps://bsky.app/profile/lifeisart-2.bsky.social/post/3mqth664jjc2rAre you mindful of how we have such dietary diversity? It largely stems from early humans being highly observant foragers, watching what birds&animals ate rather than deadly trial & error. Monkeys use their strong teeth, agile hands to rip off the outer husk then smash the coconut.17 Jul 2026 09:35 +0000at://did:plc:kodlya2sn26ywluy7dkshkb4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqth664jjc2r