• Soul Expressions: Conversations for the Soul
Conversations for the Soul is creating an awareness of our spiritual self. In an era when the pursuit of self-improvement often means hiring personal trainers, crash diets and therapists, as the spiritual coach — I am heeding the call of people who speak of inner guidance systems and reconnecting to their heart to enable them to live balanced authentic lives.

• When I was in grade school I memorized the poem titled "Don't Quit." I was delighted to see that it has made a comeback on the Internet! It's very inspiring!

• Another angel site makes it to the list this month. It's a beautiful Messages From the Angels. Take a slow, deep breath, relax and view and hear their uplifting words. You'll feel like they're speaking directly to you.

• Tired of hearing, seeing and reading only BAD news in the media? You need to check out Daryn Kagan's site. She vows to "show the world what's possible" with positive news stories and uplifting tales of common folks doing extraordinary things. It's a pleasure to watch her videos!

• Have you been struggling with your weight and believe an intuitive response might help? Check out IntuitiveBody.com and sign up for the 21-day newsletter. Or, check out The Transformations Institute and join one of their Law of Attraction accountability groups. I've lost twelve pounds so far!

• ABC News does an inspirational "Person of the Week" each Friday on the evening newscast. One of the most amazing I've seen recently is professor Randy Pausch. He has only months to live, but inspires others with a lecture on living life to the fullest. Watch now!

• Oprah has a wonderful site I just discovered. It's her Angel Network. If you've been wanting to help change the world, click on her link for some wonderful organizations to both volunteer for or contribute to.

• Have you discovered The Good Life Network? It's full of inspirational podcasts from all your favorite authors and teachers.

• In this internationally acclaimed best-selling classic, Susan Jeffers inspires us with many dynamic techniques and profound concepts that have helped millions throughout the world grab hold of their fears and move forward with their lives. Inside 'Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway®' you'll learn what we are afraid of...and why and the five surprising truths about fear. You'll also learn how to let go of the victim mentality, the secret of making 'no lose' decisions, how to expand your 'comfort' zone, how to create more meaning in your life...and much more. With understanding and humor, Susan shows you how to become powerful in the face of your fears—and enjoy the elation of living a more creative, joyous, and loving life.
http://www.susanjeffers.com/home/detailtemplate.cfm?catID=2234

• Interested in reading some uplifting articles? Go to the LIGHT TIMES magazine online. Some of their recent contributors are names you may recognize such as Alan Cohen, Louise Hay, Wayne Dwyer and Judith Orloff.
http://www.inlightimes.com/current/index.htm

• I'm often asked about online intuition development classes. http://www.SeekersCircle.com has some of the best. They also have terrific articles, a chat room, lists of books, links and a fabulously organized site.

• Many of you are familiar with the work of Sanaya Roman and Duane Packer through their wonderful books, "Living With Joy" and "Spiritual Growth" to name just two. They have a Sunday morning world-wide meditation that they sponsor on their web page. Check it out for further details. http://www.orindaben.com/home/sunammed.htm

• I have been a fan of Esther Hicks for a long time and find her metaphysical messages quite profound. She provides the voice for a practical and reasonable group of spiritually-evolved teachers known as Abraham. Esther and her husband Jerry travel the country, providing weekend seminars where Abraham assists people in applying basic laws of the universe. They have a free newsletter and introductory tape. You can also purchase the taped transcripts of their workshops. http://www.abraham-hicks.com/welcome.html

• I love sending greeting cards to loved ones. Here's a great site for some gorgeous e-mail cards. http://www.lightandcolor.org/soulful-cards/index.html

• On June 8, 2004, observers around much of the world saw Venus drift across the face of the sun as it passed between the sun and earth. A transit of Venus is so rare that no human now alive had witnessed this celestial event. For more information about this event visit: www.transitofvenus.org/

• Previous Venus Transits taking place from 1518 to 1882, have had enormous impact on human consciousness. The Venus Transit of 1761 saw the first-ever international collaboration project in science, and the transit of 1874 marked fundamental steps in the development of global communications. To read more about the astrological significance, click here: http://www.21stcenturyradio.com/articles/04/0505295.html

• I had a fabulous time teaching my Compass of the Soul class at the Crossings retreat center in Austin, TX. What a gorgeous place! If you're looking for a relaxing spa vacation with the added plus of seminars with some of the world's most popular self-help and spiritual teachers, check it out. The food is superb. You can swim in the pool and watch the sun set or receive a relaxing massage at their wellness center. Bliss! For more information go to http://www.thecrossingsaustin.com

• It's been said, "Small things please small minds." That may be true. I just get a kick out of this site. Put the puzzle together (very easy) and you'll get a cute, uplifting message.
http://www.riversongs.com/Flas/today.swf

• There's a new program of study available to those of you who are interested in the topic of medical intuition. It's an intensive, 18-month course that offers in-depth exploration of advanced intuitive skills, energy healing and spiritual consultation concepts. To read more about it, click here. http://intuitionmedicine.com

• My friend, Mimi Doe, author of "Spiritual Parenting" and "Busy But Balanced" has a terrific newsletter on the topic of helping parents and children develop and honor their spirituality. Here's a quote from a recent newsletter. "Help your children to trust their intuition. Help them understand that their internal voice is a way for God to give them direction. Direction may come through someone else's words or actions; it may visit your children through nature, in a sparkling sunbeam, or in the beauty of music or art. A violin's weeping or an ocean's thundering may be God's sounds, for there is no limit to the manifestations of this Divine presence."
- Mimi Doe
http://www.SpiritualParenting.com

• I just love Jennifer Louden's books, "The Comfort Queen's Guide to Life" and "Comfort Secrets for Busy Women" to name but two. She also has a gorgeous Web site. My favorite part is the "diagnosis" section. Choose an emotion, issue or symptom such as "lonely," "overwhelmed" or "aghast at your parenting" and she'll deliver some heartfelt wisdom to get you out of your bad feeling place.
http://www.comfortqueen.com/diagnosis.html

• The guided prayers and meditations offered at the Unity Church Web site are some of the best. Always uplifting! http://www.unityonline.org/pray_guidedmeditations_month.htm

• Many of you know Belleruth Naparstek as the author of a wonderful book on intuition entitled, "Your Sixth Sense." She is also the creator of a series of remarkable holistic health guided imagery tapes and CDs. Your can read more about her and her work at:
http://www.HealthJourneys.com

• My colleague, Robert Scheinfeld, mentioned me in his new book, "The 11th Element: The Key to Unlocking Your Master Blueprint for Wealth and Success." Since then I've received many calls from people speaking enthusiastically about his "Ultimate Lifestyle Academy." I wrote to him and asked him about it and here's what he had to say: "In today's crazy, fast-paced world, is it still possible to really 'have it all' — a successful business, wealth, happiness, health, family, loving relationships -- and the time and ability to fully enjoy them? The answer is a resounding "Yes!" In fact, it has never been easier to do it -- if you know how. If you're interested in building your business or starting a business and using it as the springboard to create and live your own "Ultimate Lifestyle" (as you define it), here's a site you should visit:
http://www.ultimatelifestyleacademy.com

• http://www.LynnRobinson.com/prod_cds.html
Are you struggling with the issue of money and financial abundance in your life? Consider ordering the audio CD, "Prosperity: The Intuitive Path to Creating Financial and Spiritual Abundance"

• http://www.seekerscircle.com/audio-interviews.htm
You'll find a wide variety of audio interviews with your favorite personal growth authors including the latest one by me discussing intuition and my book, "Compass of the Soul!"

• http://www.dailyzen.com
Beautiful meditation images, poetry and even Zen humor. The art is wonderful. Live in the now and sit awhile at the virtual altar at DailyZen.com. Calm yourself by gazing at the soothing images. You are greeted by the daily koan (Zen message) to help ease you into a meditative state of mind.

• http://www.OfSpirit.com
A huge site filled with spirituality and New Age topics.

• Check out this self-coaching flash site — pretty cool.
http://www.pathofhappiness.com/life.html

• Barbara Sher is one of my favorite authors. "Wishcraft" and "Live the Life You Love" are two of her books. She has a fabulous Web site with great articles, messages boards and opportunities to join success teams. To learn more go here: http://www.barbarasher.com

• I loved this quiz from the Resiliency Center. There seems to be a good bit of evidence that folks who trust their intuition are more resilient. http://www.resiliencycenter.com/

• This is one of my favorites sites to go to when I feel the need for inspiration:
http://www.theinterviewwithgod.com/

• There is something very rewarding about reading a good book. But with so little time and so many books, how do you make sure to choose a good one? Well, leave it to girlfriend books! Check them out at: http://www.girlfriendbooks.com

• According to the folks at http://lessons4living.com/labyrinth.htm "A labyrinth is an ancient symbol that relates to wholeness. It combines the imagery of the circle and the spiral into a meandering but purposeful path. The Labyrinth represents a journey to our own center and back again out into the world. Labyrinths have long been used as meditation and prayer tools."

• To view a fabulous on-line labyrinth, go to: http://www.labyrinth.org.uk
The music is wonderful so don't forget to turn up your speakers.

• Many of you are familiar with the Unity Church. But did you know they have a terrific new Web site. My favorite part is the audio prayers. They're very soothing and help you come back to your center again. http://www.unityonline.org/pray_guidedmeditations.htm

• The Consciousness Research Laboratory (CRL) conducts scientific research on commonly reported but poorly understood human experiences called "psychic" (or psi). CRL focuses on controlled laboratory studies of mind-matter interaction phenomena, distant healing, clairvoyance and precognition. To learn more go to: http://www.psiresearch.org/

• Garden of Dreams is an Institute of Noetic Science (IONS) research project designed to test and potentially train intuitive abilities. By registering for Garden of Dreams and playing the game, you will help them learn how intuition is influenced by factors like mood, belief, personality and environment. To read more and to participate, go to: http://www.psiarcade.com/garden/

• The IONS site also has a fascinating link that allows you to test your medical intuition abilities. http://www.psiarcade.com/diagnose/intro.html

• I recently stumbled upon this site during a Web search. It has all sorts of free "readings" using Tarot, I Ching, Runes and even something called "Stichomancy." You'll have to go to http://www.facade.com to find out what that is!

• If you're looking for a place to find the latest yoga tapes, read uplifting articles on "Body, Mind and Spirit" or find ecological alternatives to everyday products, check out:
http://www.gaiam.com/retail/

• Belief.net has a terrific site on prayer. You'll find prayers from other cultures and religions. There's information about prayer groups, how to prayer and different types of prayer. http://www.beliefnet.com/index/index_60.html?FROMPRAYERS=PRAYERS

• If you're in the mood for something a little more light-hearted but still inspirational, check out Belief.net quizzes. http://www.beliefnet.com/features/quiz/index.html

• Judith Orloff, author, medical intuitive and psychiatrist has written a wonderful series of articles on intuition. Subjects include: An Introduction to Intuition, Five Steps to Intuitive Healing, Health and Spirituality, Keeping Yourself Centered and Protected, Do You Get Drained By Other People's Energy? And Are You An Intuitive Empath?
http://www.judithorloff.com/

• If you're feeling disheartened by all the violence and chaos in the world and need a lift, click here: http://www.positivepause.com/en/. I guarantee you'll feel better after viewing it.

• http://www.Interluderetreat.com - a cyberspace retreat! Discover the meditation of the week, a thought of the day, a great bookstore and more!

• The Pathways-to-Peace Web site is a series of beautiful images and wise quotes. View it when you have a few minutes and want to feel inspired.
http://www.pathways-to-peace.com/

• I've always enjoyed Swami Beyondananda humor. Here's a sample: "When reality is improved to the point where people choose to laugh instead of criticize," the Swami says, "we will achieve the uncritical mass needed to bring about Nonjudgment Day. That is where everyone wins beauty contests." To view more go to:
http://www.wakeuplaughing.com

• Check out this Web site when you have a few minutes and you need a lift. It is awe inspiring in its beauty and message.
http://www.theinterviewwithgod.com/popup2.html

• Many of you have asked me about my favorite books. Here's a great list: http://www.LynnRobinson.com/books/index.html

• If you'd like to give a gift of my Prosperity Prayer, you can now buy it in a matte frame. View it here: http://www.LynnRobinson.com/prod_prosperity.html

• http://www.Interluderetreat.com - is a cyberspace retreat! Meditation of the week, different techniques, thought of the day, bookstore and more.

• Most of you are familiar with Oprah, but did you know she has a fabulous Web site filled with information about spirituality? Go to http://www.Oprah.com and click on the link for "Spirit and Self." She says, "In every aspect of our lives, we ask ourselves, 'How am I of value?' Your purpose is your destiny. Your mission is true happiness. In Spirit and Self, you will learn how to embrace your spirit, fulfill your dreams, and truly live and be your best you."

• For those of us who live in cold climates, winter is a great time for watching videos. Want something uplifting? Head over to SpiritSite.com at: http://www.SpiritSite.com/forums/columns/ and click on the link for Reel Spirit. Raymond Teague, who writes the Reel Spirit film review column, is the author of "Reel Spirit: A Guide to Movies That Inspire, Explore and Empower" from Unity House.

• I think our world can use all the prayers it can get right now. If you agree, check out http://www.worldprayers.org/ They are gathering the great prayer classics from spiritual traditions around the world into a common archive for the purpose of inspiration, study and cross cultural appreciation.

• I'm a big fan of "e-cards." They're a great way to send a message to a friend that lets them know you're thinking of them. One of the most gorgeous and spiritually uplifting sites is Hallmark. Go to http://www.Hallmark.com and click on the link for "e-cards." Some of my favorites are in the "encouragement" section. Hey! If you're having a really bad day, you can even send one to yourself! ;-)

• Each month, Soulful Living explores a unique theme of soulful interest by presenting the thoughts and ideas of best-selling authors and highly regarded experts from diverse fields of soulful study. Transformative tips and techniques are shared to help enhance the quality of all our lives. It's a gorgeous web site with easy to use links to lots of spiritual resources. http://www.SoulfulLiving.com

• The Kali Guide is a directory of resources for women. It's beautifully designed and contains an absolute wealth of information on over 1,300 products and services in the categories of creativity, culture, health and spirituality. There are also inspiring articles from many authors on the topic of personal and spiritual growth. For more information go to: http://www.KaliGuide.com.

• Wildmind is an amazing site filled with over 200 pages of practical instruction in Buddhist meditation. It features guided meditations in RealAudio format that you can listen to on your own computer and calm yourself throughout your workday. http://www.wildmind.org

• Pages upon pages of interesting self-help links can be found at:
http://www.inspiration2go.com/links/motivationalandinspirationalcommunities.html

• If you enjoyed the topic of courage in this month's newsletter, you might enjoy the following article on the subject. It begins, "Courage is the attribute of the soul that gives us the strength, power, and endurance to overcome or surmount obstacles, weakness, hardships, failure, loss, disappointment, crisis — any force, circumstance, condition, person, or thing that tends to impede our progress or interfere with our well-being."
http://www.spiritualchicks.com/Article_Courage.htm

• Mary Baker Eddy is the founder of the Christian Science Church. She hoped that anyone, regardless of denomination, culture or experience, would be helped by her philosophy which she felt would aid people to live a life of greater spirituality, peace and happiness. There is a web site that promotes her beliefs. You might find at least some of the articles uplifting and inspiring whatever your religious persuasion.
http://www.spirituality.com

• Deepak Chopra has a site called, http://www.howtoknowgod.com/. It's filled with author interviews, book reviews, wisdom quotes and an interactive portion where you are invited to write an essay on how you connect with God.

• Are you sick of only hearing about negative stories in the media? Check out PositivePress.com. They highlight stories of human strength, kindness, generosity, and ingenuity. Start enjoying this good news by clicking here. http://www.PositivePress.com

• I know many of you have a strong belief in the power of prayer. BeliefNet.com has a wonderful resource for what they call "Prayer Circles." Whatever your need or interest, you'll find it there. http://www.beliefnet.com/index/index_60.html

• If you're looking for a perfect gift to lift someone's spirits or you simply want to pamper yourself, check out Gifts for the Soul. Lots of yummy, high quality, natural bath and body care products. They're 100% natural and are scented with healing, aromatic, pure plant and flower oils. http://www.giftsforthesoul.com

• Nancy Marie is a fellow intuitive who offers guidance and assistance to those journeying on the road to "inner sight". Her Web site features articles, stories, and book excerpts from prominent authors in the field, a monthly newsletter, distance learning classes and meditations, and intuitive assistance. http://www.InnerEyePublishing.com

• Jody Seidler, a single mother with a sense of humor and a sense of purpose, created MakingLemonade.com. It has become the leading one-stop-place for single parents on the Internet since 1997. Jody, divorced when Sam was 4, didn't find much when she searched for online community support, so she created her own web page. "A Day in the Life of a Single Mother" was so successful, it further evolved into Making Lemonade, a sophisticated site that offers links to single parenting resources, bulletin boards, poetry, stories, email chat groups, and a semi-monthly newsletter.
http://www.MakingLemonade.com

• Marina Petro is a psychic, visionary artist and educator. She is widely recognized for her gift of precise intuition, insight, and clarity. Her beautiful and inspiring works of art can be purchased as prints or cards as well as other forms, and can be seen at her Web site at http://www.MarinaPetro.com

• I have a new resource for all of you who want to fuel your Inner God or Goddess! It's Goddess Granola. My colleague, Andrea Lyons, just mailed a package of it to me last week and it's absolutely heavenly! She shares an inspiring story of its creation at her Web site and also gives 10% of her net profits to the "Good Goddess Fund." I'll bet you find her granola as nourishing to body and soul as I did. http://www.goddessgranola.com/

• There's a new on-line learning community devoted to courses and articles on intuition, astrology and spirituality. They have semester-length programs as well as classes you can take on your own schedule. http://www.AkashicUniversity.com/

• The Try Group is an educational site from Japan. Arguably one of the most innovative sites around — once you have visited, you probably won't leave for awhile!
http://www.willing-to-try.com

• The Kodaiji Temple is a whimsical tutorial on the art of Zen meditation that is enchanting. If you become impatient, click on something — anything!
http://www.do-not-zzz.com

• Many of you are familiar with the work of Sanaya Roman and Duane Packer who wrote the books, "Spiritual Growth" and "Living With Joy" to name only two. They have a wonderful new link on their web site called the "Creating Your Highest Future Room." Once there, you can receive a daily message to assist you in creating the life you want. Let whatever message that comes up be a message from your higher self. Go to www.orindaben.com/home/home.htm and follow the links to "The Room."

• You may have seen the "Spirituality and Health" magazine on your newsstands. They also have a terrific Web Site at http://www.spiritualityhealth.com. It offers self-tests, guidance on spiritual practices, original writing from leading authors in the field and reviews of the latest resources for people on spiritual journeys.

• Intuition Articles
This Site has a series of articles on intuition by Laura Patterson. http://www.suite101.com/articles.cfm/intuition

• Celestine Prophecy
Many of you are familiar with the popular book, The Celestine Prophecy by James Redfield and Carol Adrienne. The Web Site has chat rooms to share information with other readers as well as many articles of interest on the topics covered in the book. http://www.celestinevision.com/

• Here's a wonderful article from psychiatrist, author and past life therapist, Brian Weiss, entitled, "Simple Acts of Kindness." http://www.brianweiss.com/guest/guest.htm

• This is one of the most gorgeous Web Sites I've ever seen! Check out http://www.ComfortQueen.com. It's by Jennifer Louden, the author of "The Comfort Queen's Guide to Life." Here's what she says about her site: "What do you need today? A deposit in the bank account of your spirit? Self-nurturing suggestions that don't involve a truck load of chocolate? We offer tools to rule your life with kindness. Our purpose? To help you create a life that is true to who you really are."

• The Worldwide Online Meditation Center is a user-friendly site, created to provide clear, straight-forward meditation instruction to people anywhere on the planet. If you are just learning to meditate, you'll find everything necessary to get started quickly and easily. If you are already practicing meditation, you may discover new methods to deepen your practice. http://www.meditationcenter.com

• A friend once described me as "pathologically positive." If you'd like to discover the secret of being optimistic, check out http://www.youmeworks.com/search.html

• IQ tests, psychology quizzes, educational articles, poetry, personal growth quotes, spirituality articles--this site has it all! Best of all you can ask the resident psychic, Zelda, for some free advice on any topic you choose. http://www.zdaily.com/

• Here's an interesting article entitled, "Creative Visualization and The Law of Attraction," by Julia Jablonski. http://users.aol.com/psyeditor/manifest.html/

• Walking down the street in early 1996, an idea suddenly came to John Beltzer, an accomplished singer/songwriter. As a way of providing sick children with a source of inspiration, joy, and possibly even healing, he set out to create personalized one-of-a-kind songs for them. This is a guy who believed in following his intuition! Find out more about this inspiring story at http://www.songsoflove.org/

• This Site has me totally baffled. If you like magic tricks check this out! http://www.realmagic.net/

• I know many of my readers are interested in studying alternative healing. If so, this site is made for you. If you are considering becoming a licensed massage therapist, naturopathic this Site is a great source of information on schools, programs, and certification and licensing requirements. http://www.NaturalHealers.com/

• Many of wrote to say you liked my "Wisdom Quotes" in the Newsletter each month. If you do, you'll probably like the daily ones from Rev. Mary Manin Morrissey. Sign up for her list at http://www.lecworld.org/SubscribeFriend.htm/

• Here's a site filled with relaxing music. Just scroll down and read inspirational prayers, uplifting quotes and interesting reflections on life. http://hometown.aol.com/Cuttyhunk/Prayers.html

• So, just what is the Calm Centre? Wonder of wonders, the Calm Centre is exactly what its name promises: a place dedicated to calm. A little oasis of peace in an electronic world of frayed nerves, strained eyes and tight back muscles. http://www.calmcentre.com/

• Ralph Marston has a terrific and well organized site if you're in need of a boost. It's called "The Daily Motivator." http://greatday.com/motivate/index.html It's filled with inspiring anecdotes and lessons of the day.

• For a great selection of new age books, classes and articles, check out: http://www.eastwest.com

• Ever heard the word 'psi' (pronounced "sigh")? Psi refers to a wide range of fascinating phenomena, such as ESP [mind-reading], psychokinesis ("mind-over-matter"), mediumship, psychic healing, channeling, premonitory dreams, hauntings and reincarnation. If this interests you, explore this web site: http://www.psiexplorer.com. Here are some of the other topics covered: Is there scientific evidence that psi is real? What does it feel like to have a psychic experience? How can we explain psychic phenomena? Does everyone have psi? Can I develop it myself? Is there a way to measure my own ESP?

• Check out http://www.mindbodymed.com. At this web site Neil F. Neimark, M.D., board-certified family practitioner, brings you his heart-felt and uplifting advice on how to create greater health and healing in our lives by applying the principles of mind/body medicine. Mind/body medicine is a new approach to health and healing which honors the patient as a "whole" person, not just some "body" which is ill or diseased. The mind/body approach teaches that we must reach out for the best that medical science has to offer and reach within to mobilize our own internal resources for healing.

• http://www.insight2000.com/intuitiveinsights.html
This is a wonderful site by author and lecturer John Harrichan. It's filled with intuitive wisdom as well as information about his work. Here's a sample quote from the site: "Whenever I feel the world closing in on me, I go to a quiet place that lies somewhere in my soul. I do not reason, analyze or think. Those will come later. I simply go. And as a frightened child finds comfort and strength in a loving parent, I find my God there. From this place of power, I gather strength to stand firm in the face of fire, to be calm in the midst of thunder. When I emerge from this sanctuary, the world has not changed, but I have. And in my changing, a whole new world is born."

• http://www.dailyzen.com
Beautiful meditation images, poetry and even zen humor. The art is wonderful. Live in the now and sit awhile at the virtual altar at DailyZen.com. Calm yourself by gazing at the soothing images. You are greeted by the daily koan (Zen message) to help ease you into a meditative state of mind.

• Karyn Greenstreet also has a terrific group of articles about intuition, as well as interviews with authors of intuition-related books on her web site. You'll even find an interview with me! You can view them at: http://www.seekerscircle.com/ArtInt.htm

• Ever since Marianne Williamson's best-selling book "Return To Love" appeared, the popularity of "A Course in Miracles" to help overcome anger, fear, anxiety and guilt has grown tremendously. Check out "The Miracle Center" online for a list of Course in Miracles study groups in your area as well as a whole host of other CIM resources. http://www.miraclecenter.org

6 RESOURCES YOU CAN USE

This site cracked me up. Interested in installing more love on to your "heart" drive? Then check this out. http://members.aol.com/linota/install.html

I just came across Charlene Proctor's work and her inspiring Web site. You'll find rich words of wisdom and comfort here. http://www.thegoddessnetwork.net

I'm frequently asked about meditation for busy people. I love the brief and simple exercise described below. It only takes a few moments and you'll feel centered, happy and at peace. What more could one want?

A Simple Meditation
from ZenWise Selling, by Lee Godden
This brief time out is a gift to yourself; a simple, one-minute meditation that can be done privately, in your chair, at work.

Sit up straight and breathe slowly and deeply, allowing your belly to swell with each inhalation. Smile as you breathe. Think or softly say the words following to yourself in time with your slow, deep breaths.
1) Breathing in, I calm body and mind.
2) Breathing out, I smile.
3) Breathing in, I notice this moment.
4) Breathing out, I enjoy this moment.

Repeat the four steps for a minute or so. Acknowledge any "pop-up thoughts," then gracefully let them go.