There’s an old Taoist teaching known as the Inner Smile, a gentle yet powerful practice that ancient masters believed could transform both the body and the mind. The idea is simple: by turning a smile inward — not toward the world, but toward yourself — you activate a subtle wave of healing energy that can […]

Motivational Monday: Turning Back the Clock, Moving Forward in Boulder When daylight saving time ends, most people think about an extra hour of sleep. But in Boulder, Colorado, where the mountains meet motivation, that hour can mean something much bigger — a chance to realign your energy and reset your rhythm for the season ahead. […]

Mondays set the tone for the week ahead. Too often, they come with stress, rushing, and the sense that we’re already behind before we’ve begun. But what if you could flip that script? What if instead of feeling scattered, you could start your week steady, calm, and full of energy? That’s where grounding comes in. […]

Want to finally learn how to read sheet music without quitting? You pick up an instrument, start learning songs by ear, and everything feels great. But then someone drops the word sheet music in conversation, and suddenly you’re staring at a page of hieroglyphs. The Problem Over 50% of students quit learning their musical instrument […]

Rebuilding Community Bonds in Boulder: The Role of Friendship in 2025 Hey there, Boulder peeps! It’s your old friend Lensworth, back with my camera in hand and a grin on my face, ready to ramble about something we all crave—friendship! After a spell away from these pages, I’m itching to reconnect with you all, and […]

Start your week with inspiration and energy by embracing these five health tips designed for Boulder’s active and health-conscious lifestyle. Whether you’re a student at the University of Colorado or a long-time local, these tips will boost your wellness journey. 1. Hike to Elevate Your Mood There’s no better way to start the week than […]

Boulder, like most of the lower 48, is getting ready for the onset of winter, colder weather, snow, and all of the concomitant events. What are the top seven things we can and should do to get ready? Because I am lazy at heart, I am focusing on the “quick hitters.” What are the things […]

The Art of Peace: Boulderites Applying Sun Tzu’s Principles Beyond the Battlefield Sun Tzu’s “The Art of War” has been studied for centuries, not just by military strategists but also by leaders in business, politics, and personal development. While the text is a treatise on warfare, its principles can be profoundly applied to the pursuit […]

Deep within the core of each of us lies our life force…our internal fire. At times, it burns with varying degrees of intensity, but it’s ever present. Just as each of us is unique and individually gifted, the constitution of our fire is dynamically different. The passion and intensity from one won’t always resonate with […]

Boulderites have done it again! Local film maker power duo Lee Cipolla and wife-producer Katherine Borda have brought us the soon-to-be-released Rally Caps, dropping on Apple and Amazon TV on September 10, 2024! We were lucky enough to score a pair of tickets to the sneak preview in Boulder (thank you Mr. Director) this past […]