Monthly Archives: August 2010

Back Up Your Brain

Posted on August 31, 2010 by Adena Atkins

Our poor brains! We store everything in them: our career aspirations, weekly schedule, holiday plans, flight itineraries, cousin’s birthdays, itch to learn more about wine. On top of that, we cram them with memories (he was holding a flashlight), associations … Continue reading →

Posted in Organization, Practices, Productivity, Tips | 14 Comments

A Gentle Guide to Surviving The Completion Blues

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Adena Atkins

I finished the outline of my newest song, Endure, two Wednesdays ago. I was in the main lobby, afternoon light slanting in open windows. My first song in two years. And it’s pretty good for me–it’s simple and organized and … Continue reading →

Posted in Courage, Well Being | 5 Comments

While Sleeping

Posted on August 17, 2010 by Adena Atkins

In my dream this morning I am back in Boston, trying to catch the train. It’s already leaving, but I jump onto the back and sit down. We lurch out over the Charles–water sluicing through the wooden boards under our … Continue reading →

Posted in How-To, Inspiration, Practices | 7 Comments

10 Strategies To Support Meditation & 10 Questions To Ask First

Posted on August 10, 2010 by Adena Atkins

Last Inter-Galactic Artist Kindness Day, I recommended meditation. This week, I thought it might be helpful to share with you (in mind-numbingly specific detail) how I, a rebellious, disorderly, shish-kebab of a human, manage to incorporate this into my life. … Continue reading →

Posted in How-To, Practices, Self-Discipline | 12 Comments

First Thing In The Morning

Posted on August 3, 2010 by Adena Atkins

I know you’ve got a lot on your plate. I also know that almost every single person has some opinion about what should happen every morning when we first wake up. Some say exercise. Some say pray. Some say eat … Continue reading →

Posted in How-To, Practices | 15 Comments