Surrender Practice
How are all of you hanging in there? In general I feel well, but will have waves of sadness that come . I talked to a friend yesterday who just feels angry. Another one of my friend’s anxiety has totally been triggered in light of the world’s events. For most of us there is worry. Worries about getting ill, […]
Breath as a Metaphor
I’m appreciating my lungs and breath in a new way these days and envisioning them remaining healthy and strong. But if you are anything like me, I have noticed that my breath has changed since all the news of COVID-19. Disordered breathing is one of the first things to change in response to stress. How […]
Vibrant Body
Haven’t you felt more of an urge to get outside and take a walk or get on your bike? While exercise is important no matter the time of year, it is especially essential as we transition into Spring. Our tendency in the Winter is to slow down and hibernate, so early Spring is the time […]
HeartMath
Do you put your head or your heart first? The research is clear: the heart is where it is at! The HeartMath Institute in California is doing cutting edge research on the physiological state termed “heart coherence”. They are learning: The heart sends more information to the brain than vice versa. (The heart is smart). The heart responds first to […]
9 Tips to Combat Depressed Mood in the Late Winter/Early Spring
This past week I observed many people starting to emotionally crash, myself included! Getting ready for work I received the 10th call of the season came from the superintendent of my kids’ school announcing yet another snow day. I admit I spent several minutes in tears on my closet floor feeling exhausted, frustrated, limited, and […]
You Can’t Erase, You Must Replace: Rewiring Our Brains Toward More WellBeing:
I’m a firm believer in owning and telling your story. When we do this we often find meaning in what has happened to us, it can feel cathartic, it allows us to bond with others who have experienced similar things, and it can be empowering. Our stories have value and deserve to be told. But […]
Sensitivity Is A Superpower
Visits to my grandparents in California were rare as a child, but when we did travel to their home, I often felt slightly baffled by their space. They lived in a ranch home that seemed to go on forever and I always sensed a distinct difference between two sides of the house. My grandmother spent […]
Body Love
Your body is the most amazing thing you will ever own. Here is evidence for this fact: Your heart beats 100,000 times per day. Your body is made of 37 trillion cells. Nerve impulses travel to and from your brain as fast as 170 miles per hour. The miles of blood vessels in your body […]
Antidote to Perfectionism
I always say that I am a recovered perfectionist, but just like any other addiction, it’s something I have to continually manage. For me it turns up as a tight body, a running commentary in my head about doing things “right”, self-condemnation when I don’t measure up to my own high standards, and fear of […]
Follow Your Bliss
Most of us know the famous quote “Follow your bliss….” coined by the great mythologist Joseph Campbell. I’ve always loved this idea but have honestly NEVER practiced it. I have a fairly practical orientation to life. I have responsibilities, a schedule, businesses to run, children to raise, appointments to keep, and an ongoing barrage of […]
