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Finding Magic and Wonder above Us
I promised on Monday's episode (January 5th) that I would share my photos of the full WOLF moon from January 3rd. This was my inspiration for our meditation that had us looking up with wonder and gratitude! Happy Moon Gazing!
Sarah Parker Wolf
Jan 41 min read


Mindfully Choosing Lovingkindness
This week, American poet Mary Oliver gives us a beautiful way to begin our day – by mindfully choosing to experience happiness (even if it just that the sun has risen again) and to mindfully choose kindness.
Sarah Parker Wolf
Aug 22, 20251 min read


FOCUS Word of the Day: Thursday, August 21, 2025
What is your truth? How are you showing your authentic self to the world?
Sarah Parker Wolf
Aug 21, 20251 min read


FOCUS Word of the Day: Wednesday, August 20, 2025
We have the ultimate mindful word as today's Focus Word of the Day. Presence is what we live for — to be fully engaged with the present moment.
Sarah Parker Wolf
Aug 20, 20251 min read


FOCUS Word of the Day: Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Practice being mindfully present helps us develop better concentration and focus.
Sarah Parker Wolf
Aug 19, 20251 min read


FOCUS Word of the Day: Monday, August 18, 2025
Today's word reminds us to let our unique, beautiful lights shine into the world with a focus on bringing goodness, kindness, and authenticity to all of our interactions.
Sarah Parker Wolf
Aug 18, 20251 min read


FOCUS Word of the Day: Sunday, August 17, 2025
Join Sarah each day for a new word that helps us get focused on what matters. Today's word is WEALTH. Where does your wealth lie? So...
Sarah Parker Wolf
Aug 17, 20251 min read


Saturday, August 16, 2025: Focus Word of the Day
Join Sarah each day for a new word that gets us focused on what matters! Today's word is SMELL.
Sarah Parker Wolf
Aug 16, 20251 min read


Friday, August 15: FOCUS Word of the Day
Join Sarah every day for a new word that gets us focused on what matters. Today's word is Artistry
Sarah Parker Wolf
Aug 15, 20251 min read


Nature Does Not Hurry – Slowing Down with Mindful Breathing
Nature reminds us that hurrying does not always help. Sometimes slowing down gets us to our destination far faster and in a better state than rushing. So, this week, we remember to stop and breathe mindfully.
Sarah Parker Wolf
Aug 15, 20251 min read


Grounding Ourselves in the Earth: Finding Your Feet
Connecting with nature is a sure way of grounding ourselves any time we feel untethered. Simply "finding our feet" can do the trick!
Sarah Parker Wolf
Aug 8, 20251 min read


Mindful Walking – Walking the Soul Back Home
Slow down and reset with a short mindful walk — grounding us in the present moment by focusing on our breath and the sensations we feel as we walk.
Sarah Parker Wolf
Aug 1, 20251 min read


Adopt the Pace of Nature – Practicing Patience with Mindful Eating
Adopt the pace of nature. Her secret is patience. –Ralph Waldo Emerson We practice our patience by slowing down. There's no doubt that...
Sarah Parker Wolf
Jul 25, 20251 min read


Room in the Garden: Mindfully honoring uniqueness and commonality (Season 5, Episode 14)
We challenge ourselves to be mindful of both the humanness we share with others while honoring the uniqueness of the individual. There is room in the garden for every flower.
Sarah Parker Wolf
Jul 18, 20252 min read


Being a Light to Others (Season 5, Episode 10)
What does it mean to let our inner light shine? How can you shine your light and make a difference in the world around you?
Sarah Parker Wolf
Jul 4, 20251 min read


Mindfully Exploring the Cave You Fear to Enter (Season 5, Episode 8)
Using Joseph Campbell's quote, "The cave you fear to enter holds the treasure you seek," we mindfully explore the obstacles on our journey o self-discovery.
Sarah Parker Wolf
Jun 27, 20251 min read


Mindfully Matching Our Nature to Nature (Season 5, Episode 6)
This week, Joseph Campbell's quote reminds us to mindfully connect our nature with Nature.
Sarah Parker Wolf
Jun 20, 20252 min read


Seeing the Details (Season 5, Ep. 4)
Our Friday Focus from the Focused Intention podcast is noticing the simple, amazing details of nature.
Sarah Parker Wolf
Jun 12, 20252 min read


The Five Breath Flow Exercise - Season 5, Episode 2
Try The Five Breath Flow -- a mindful breathing exercise from Season 5, Episode 2 of the Focused Intention Podcast.
Sarah Parker Wolf
Jun 5, 20251 min read


Season 5 begins June 2nd with nature meditations and focus!
Season 5 of The Focused Intention Podcast begins June 2, 2025!
Sarah Parker Wolf
May 30, 20251 min read
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