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Mindfulness is defined as the quality of being conscious or aware of something. It’s a mental state achieved by focusing one’s awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one’s feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations.

So, how can you use mindfulness in your day to day? Easy. If you get anxiety in car rides or rush hour traffic, you take a moment (where it is safe to do so) and touch something right next to you. Some people take objects with them they can use to focus on. The steering wheel is a great focus object. 

It is well known that the Amish community has a knack for self-sufficiency, both temporally and spiritually. They raise and grow their own food and teach their children to live off the land and be self-sufficient. Since they don’t watch television or use any type of electric devices, they get to decide what goes into their children's’ minds.  

The Amish save money by not paying phone bills, buying gas, hiring carpenters, or even needing groceries in most cases. Cutting these bills and changing the way you do things—if you’re able—can save you money and teach your kids to be more self-sufficient in life.

Most of these tips will work well for your home or business. You should have safety measures in place for both, along with a back up plan in case anything goes awry. For example, you can board up your windows at your business, but also having a motion sensing camera inside is wise in case intruders get through the boards. Do not assume one layer of protection alone will work. Have a plan B.

In order for opportunists to strike your home or business they simply need the time and desire to do something, make it difficult for them to use this opportunity to take from you and your family.

While we don’t advocate going around eating leaves from trees and making tea from bark, we would like to tell you about some great uses for items you can find while out on a walk with your family.

These things have either been passed down from generation to generation or used in old-time medicine. None of these things have been tested through the FDA, so we are not recommending anything for medicinal use—just letting you know some facts about natural items you can find on a hike.