Mindfulness: Non-Striving in Practice
As a mindfulness practice and stress reliever I recently took up abstract painting. I was messing around with exercises provided by an online class when a friend asked, “Are you having fun?” to which I unenthusiastically replied, “Sort of.” The process was frustrating at times. My projects were not resembling anything like the seemingly effortless and […]
April 2022 unemployment unchanged at 3.6%
Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 428,000 in April, and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 3.6 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on May 6, 2022. Job growth was widespread, led by gains in leisure and hospitality, in manufacturing, and in transportation and warehousing. The number of unemployed persons was essentially unchanged […]
Former Mukilteo Mayor Jennifer Gregerson honored
OLYMPIA, Wash., May 6, 2022 – Former Mayor Jennifer Gregerson was recognized by the Washington state Senate for her 18 years of public service to the city of Mukilteo. The senate resolution, adopted February 28, 2022, was sponsored by Sen. Marko Liias (D-Mukilteo) and Sen. June Robinson (D-Everett). “The Washington State Senate recognize the accomplishments […]
The Attitude of Non-Striving
When we practice Mindfulness, we can intentionally cultivate one of 7 foundational attitudes. This week we’ll explore Non-Striving. Non-striving can seem like a tricky mental posture in our goal-oriented world, but Jon Kabat-Zinn puts it this way, “Mindfulness is never about doing something perfectly because it is not about doing or accomplishing at all. It […]
Lynnwood delays DEI commissioner vote, approves millions in ARPA expenditures
LYNNWOOD, Wash., April 27, 2022 – In a long, contentious, meeting Monday, April 26, Lynnwood City Council postponed approving DEI commissioner candidate Arra Rael while approving Rick Michels to the Board of Ethics and Matt Cail to the Planning Commission. The Council also debated doubling the amount of proposed residential units at the future City […]
Mindfulness: The 5 Senses
There is a saying, ‘You can’t give what you don’t have.’ Taking care of yourself and addressing your needs is a vital part of improving wellbeing, maintaining balance, and preventing burnout. It all starts from a place of grounding and awareness. This practice is a classic grounding exercise to help you get out of your […]
Representatives Larsen and DelBene discuss infrastructure
SNOHOMISH CO, Wash., April 21, 2022 – The Economic Alliance Snohomish County welcomed representatives Rick Larsen (WA-02) and Suzan DelBene (WA-01) to discuss how the Infrastructure Investment in Jobs Act (IIJA) will impact the county and its infrastructure projects, Tuesday, April 19. In the spirit of celebrating infrastructure in Snohomish County, both representatives also attended […]
Weekly Market Insights: Earnings Season Begins
Stocks posted losses in a holiday-shortened trading week as the first-quarter earnings season kicked off and investors digested new inflation data. The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 0.78%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 fell 2.13%. The Nasdaq Composite index dropped 2.63% for the week. The MSCI EAFE index, which tracks developed overseas stock markets, […]
Mindfulness: Working with Difficult Emotions
Soften, Sooth, Allow As sentient beings we will encounter difficult emotions. It is part of the full spectrum of being alive! Strong feelings like anger, confusion, fear, loneliness, even joy amid chaos and disaster can feel awkward or difficult. The best strategy I’ve found to attend to these emotions is the process developed by Kristin […]
Port of Everett authorizes $15 million treasury note to fund Millwright project
EVERETT, Wash., April 8, 2022 – The Port of Everett Commission authorized the sale of a $15 million treasury note to the Snohomish County Treasurer’s Office on April 5, marking a first-of-its-kind investment by the County to fund local economic development infrastructure at the Port. The action allows the Port to leverage its excellent A2 […]
