The holidays can be a time of contradicting feelings for many of us. We may feel confusion, sadness, or other challenging emotions. However, this time of year can also be a powerful time for self-reflection which can lead to greater self-awareness and equanimity. Here are two ways to care for ourselves this December and beyond. […]
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Adopting a Healthier Lifestyle
The sign on the billboard caught my eye: “It’s Kitten Season. Time to adopt!” And that’s exactly what my husband and I did one year ago when we found Maggie at an animal shelter. At a mere 2.5 pounds and approximately 6 weeks old, she was deemed old enough for adoption. The shelter where we […]
It’s Not What Happens – It’s How We Respond
Listen to this post Although I’m a frequent flier, I rarely experience travel nightmares. Then yesterday happened. Actually, all was well until we were on the runway at SFO, ready for our 7 a.m. takeoff to JFK. Then came the “Hi, folks. This is your captain…” over the scratchy intercom. Our pitot tube was busted, […]
Yoga for Arthritis: How It Helps
I was deeply moved by a panel of students at the Yoga for Arthritis training I recently attended – people who powerfully shared their experience of yoga’s ability to profoundly change lives. One woman spoke of attending her first weekly class at NYC’s Integral Yoga Institute, coming in with fingers so misshapen and curled in […]
No Time for the Everything You Want to Do? Learn to Delegate!
Let’s face it: For a lot of us, delegating can be hard. Even though we might know intellectually that it would be to our benefit to ask for help, we resist. Yet time and again, I’ve seen people’s lives expand in ways they never imagined simply because they were willing to accept the support of […]
Ordinary Miracles: Noticing the Extraordinary in Everyday Experience
Everyone has times of sadness. I’ve been extra aware of this lately, seeing several dear friends struggling with challenging, even heartbreaking circumstances – health crises, rocky relationships, financial concerns. I keep reminding myself that as much as we wish to do something, ANYthing to help, sometimes the best thing we can do is simply witness, […]