Most people know yoga as a physical practice, but that’s only a tiny part of what it has to offer. More importantly, yoga offers us a way to cultivate a peaceful mind and to lessen the suffering that is part of human existence. The Yoga Sutras present a systematic process to work towards that noble […]
A Valentine to Yourself: The Power of Healing Touch
Did you know that each time the heart beats, its number one priority is to take care of itself? Before pumping nutrients and oxygen throughout the body, the heart uses the blood supply to nourish itself first. Every time. This extraordinary wisdom of the heart models an act of self-care we would be wise to […]
Keeping Momentum toward Your Goals
Late last year, 24 Hour Fitness bought my gym. Since then, I’ve noticed a big spike in attendance at all hours of the day. Of course, the New Year has a lot to do with it. People make resolutions and are eager to make them stick. Still, when I complimented a manager on the increase […]
Reflect and Envision
My friend Carylanne Willow Spirit recently surprised me with the gift of an oil painting she created. Titled “Envision,” it’s become a companion in my workspace. I love the colors and movement. I appreciate its textures – peaks, valleys and a raised vortex that descends to flat canvas. Gazing at it, I sometimes see a […]
Stuck in Overcare? How to Move Forward When You Feel Slammed
If you watched any of the World Series this year, you know what a nail-biter it was. Scores swung wildly from one win to the next. No sooner had the Royals started looking dominant, the Giants came back – only to get skunked. The wild gyrations continued until Game 7 when the Giants came back […]
Finding Resilience in Difficult Business Arrangements
What do you do when someone drops the ball on their end of an agreement? It’s something I had to face recently, heading into the home stretch of my contract with a business coach. Our agreement outlined mutual responsibilities: She would deliver a series of 1:1 sessions, followed by a 7 week group at the […]