I swim for many reasons but none more important than the constant reminder to 'stay in my own lane' --Brene Brown Brene Brown is not widely known for her swimming. Instead, she is well known for her...

[caption id="attachment_1286" align="alignright" width="150"] Awareness[/caption] Myth #1 : Mindfulness is about having NO thoughts It is time to address the myths of mindfulness in relationship to...

Two Sets of Oars, Four iPods, 300 Hundred Chocolate Bars By Katie Spotz In 2010, I set off with two sets of oars, four iPods, three hundred chocolate bars, and a lot of determination to row solo...

[caption id="attachment_1316" align="alignleft" width="150"] The Avatar in meditation[/caption] Meditation and The Lesson of Avatar:The Last Airbender Many of you may have heard of or seen the...

This is one of those "back when I was young" stories. In the 1980s my high school track team won back-to-back state titles. At the time I had no idea how young track was to women and how lucky I was...

“I worked very hard. I felt I could play the game. The only thing that could stop me was myself.” --Jim Abbott Many sport psychologists and coaches talk with athletes about having positive...