“There are only two lasting bequeaths we can hope to give our children. One of these is roots and the other wings.” – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe The COVID pandemic has taken a toll on all of us, especially our children. We are now seeing its impact on their mental health. The ongoing stress, fear, grief, and uncertainty they…
5 Ways to Cultivate Greater Joy & Ease Over the Holidays This week kicks off the holiday season, a time of celebration, joy and togetherness. It can also be a time of stress, sadness, and frustration, as old habits, family tensions, and unresolved feelings often arise. Here are some tips for the holidays to…
If you can be anything, be kind. 🙏 This Sunday was the New York City Marathon, one of my all-time favorite events to watch. Although I most likely will never run in the marathon (each year I vow to run…you never know?!), I absolutely LOVE watching as thousands of humans run an astonishing 26. 2 miles through the streets of…
“Somehow, in the process of trying to deny that things are always changing, we lose our sense of the sacredness of life. We tend to forget that we are part of the natural scheme of things.” – Pema Chodron Lessons from Silence – Letting Go On the last day of our recent Silent Retreat, we…
Feeling emotionally raw? You are not alone. It seems that so many of us are feeling on edge, exhausted, tired of constantly needing to bend with the changing times, always searching for the silver linings. Recently my 16-year-old daughter took her road test to get her driver’s permit and was told that the results…
“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” – Mark Twain I recently returned from an incredible vacation with my family where…
How many times has someone told you to, “Relax!” And, your response is, “Are you kidding me? I would if I could!” It is not easy to find ease and calm in the midst of stress and anxiety. But in today’s post, we would like to show you a few ways to find a few…
Below are some of my favorite quotes about meditation and mindfulness that can change your life. “We largely become what we pay attention to.We are building our minds in each moment. We’re building habits and desires and worries and expectations and prejudices and insights. And mindfulness is just the ability to notice this process with clarity and…
Holding Space for Others Sometimes the best thing we can do is nothing at all One of the most beautiful gifts we can give the people we love is to hold space for them. This is a courageous and radical act of love. In our culture, we are not taught how to hold space for others….
Take it one step at a time. I was recently on a trip with my son in Utah and we found ourselves lost on a long hike, far from the trailhead, facing some pretty treacherous terrain as the sun was beginning to set. I was very aware of how I was feeling – – – – nervous and exhausted….
