Author Archives: Leah Taboada

Did you know there are different kinds of meditation?  I didn’t.  A friend had told me about the kind of meditation she practices called Metta meditation.  This form of meditation that focuses on love and kindness.  In practice, the idea … Continue reading →

In the awkward space between my living room and kitchen is a bright red cabinet.  It has lots of character with the brush strokes visible and various hues of red throughout the whole thing.  It’s accented well by flat black … Continue reading →

Standing in the living room we looked at each other and both realized this could be dangerous.  We slid all the furniture to the edges of the room, clicked on the Scentsy to add an extra layer of relaxation, and … Continue reading →

With the deadline for filing your taxes fast approaching, I know there are some folks out there feeling a bit stressed.  As a tax accountant I can see some of the anxiety that clients get just by looking at their … Continue reading →

Walking through the isles I didn’t know what to expect or even what the options were going to be.  Themes included inspirational sayings, biblical versus, and various intricate outlines of pictures. It wasn’t until I noticed ALL of the Crayola colored pencils … Continue reading →

If you live close to a lake, ocean, or really any body of water that is popular for water sports, there is one activity that is gaining popularity that you must try at least once; paddle boarding. For me, it’s … Continue reading →

Ever notice how some folks seem to get energy from being around people and social situations while others are left drained? One may find the situation fulfilling while the other finds it stressful and exhausting. That’s because stress and stress … Continue reading →

My sister is younger than I am. Pretty similar in size and shape with roughly the same shade of brown hair. That is part of the short list of things we have in common.  She’s much edgier than I am … Continue reading →

Every year we stop just outside the mountains and conduct our ritual, being sure to stop for our traditional tacos and vanilla ice cream cones at Bridgeport’s Jolly Kone.  It’s usually late May or early June when we arrive which … Continue reading →

Music evokes emotion.  Music is everywhere: in movies, on your phone, streamed through your computer. It can bring back memories or get you on your feet. It can motivate during a workout or make you feel anxiety when watching a horror flick. … Continue reading →