How are you? I have missed this writing space! This week I created a good plan for myself to get back to regular posting. I even started using a new planner that has helped me stay on track. I am hopeful that I can maintain this momentum so I can keep writing in this space…
One Little Word 2016
The One Little Word (OLW) project was started a few years ago by popular memory keeper, Ali Edwards. Instead of making New Years Resolutions she encourages you to choose a word that will help set an intention and tone for your year. This year-long project is a great example of mindful memory keeping. I first…
All the Joy Your Heart Can Hold
Stay tuned after the jump for an All the Joy Meditation to hold joyful feelings in your heart all year long. Happy St. Patrick’s Day! A holiday centered around family, friends, food, and fun? Count me in! Especially with kids who are all about leprechauns, magic, and rainbows. In previous years, I’ve made a Guiness…
Hello Again!
It has been an intense past few weeks of studying for the GRE and preparing my graduate school applications. I take the GRE on Monday. Can I get a high five?! The time that this application process has required hasn’t left me room for much else, but I’ve missed this space and I’m itching to get…
Just Start a New Story
You are in charge of your own stories. You can tell yourself you are worthless or you can tell yourself you are worthy. Simple right? Oftentimes, not so much… Today, as part of Just Start (& self-esteem continued…) month, I’m sharing how mindfulness, vulnerability, and creativity can help you Just Start a new story. For…
One Little Word 2015
The One Little Word (OLW) project was started a few years ago by popular memory keeper, Ali Edwards. Instead of making New Years Resolutions she encourages you to choose a word that will help set an intention and tone for your year. I first joined the community in 2011. That first year my word was…
Why I Started Mindfulness Meditation and How It’s Working for Me
Why did I start a mindfulness practice? Why does anyone start a new path? Usually there is something in our inner being calling us to make a change. We can either resist that calling or embrace it. I felt a desperate need to make a change. I wanted to be fully in touch with my…
Natural Beauty | Mindful Scrapbooking
This week we’re on vacation in Big Sur. It will be our first time up there with our daughters. I’m really looking forward to showing them some of our favorite places and some of the places I remember only from pictures. While we’re away, I’ll be sharing a couple scrapbooking layouts from our Places We Go album….
#selfcare30 | May
Happy Monday! Isn’t May just flying by? A few weeks ago in my first #selfcare30 post I encouraged you to take time for yourself. To take care of your soul. To start with just 30 minutes a week. Did you take that time? I really hope you were able to do just one small thing to…
Making a Change | Mindful Social Media
Today I wanted to share some of my favorite places to connect online and how I’m trying to do that in a more mindful way. I enjoy social media, sometimes too much. I spend valuable time on my phone when I could be playing with my kids (not a great example to set), reading a book,…
What is Mindfulness?
I’ve been writing about mindful living for a few weeks since I launched Mindful Memory Keeping. I confess that prior to last year, I had never heard of it. This is what I’ve learned about the definition of mindfulness since I first heard the word and started my own practice. Mindfulness is often defined as the intentional, non-judgmental…
Take a Moment | Weekend
A few weeks ago I shared this video on Twitter. It was very moving for me. Kids learning mindfulness is something I’ve been feeling very passionate about. I’ve even been thinking about how I can incorporate it into future career goals. I’m sharing it here because an organization I follow, Mindful Schools, recently sent out…
Welcome to Mindful Memory Keeping
Welcome to Mindful Memory Keeping. My name is Marina. This blog is a place for me to share my creative passions, my mindfulness journey and to explore the intersection of memory keeping and mindful living. I’ll be sharing memory keeping projects such as Project Life, theme albums, mini-albums and traditional scrapbook layouts. I’ll be talking…