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A Look into Loving Kindness
When I began meditating in 2004, it was a refuge for me as I navigated the stressors of life. It wasn’t always an easy journey, but I could see the positive change in my life as I practiced. Mindfulness took … Continue reading
The gift of dogs…and poetry!
A few weeks ago, I concluded leading my second 8-week course on Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction. It was an amazing time, and I was honored to spend 8 Tuesday nights with this incredible group of doctors, therapists, mothers, fathers, educators, … Continue reading
Parenting & Mindfulness – and an opportunity for you!
I was recently asked to be interviewed about mindfulness for an online conference by parenting coach, Carrie Contey, PhD. She wanted to dive into the concept of mindfulness techniques and parenting – which is so wonderful, how could I say no? Check … Continue reading
Lessons learned from sitting still
Earlier this year, my travels took me to the San Francisco Japanese Tea Garden. Fresh from the Teacher Development Intensive MBSR course, I felt the poignancy of the moment as I noticed the sign by the pond: Use caution crossing … Continue reading
Uses of Enchantment: Learning from the myths and stories in our lives
Even as an adult, I love a good story. I still enjoy encountering the heroes, heroines, the dragons, the demons and witches of the fairy tales my father would tell us when we were kids. As time has gone by, … Continue reading
Power Of Emotional Intelligence
Google explores the power of emotional intelligence.
Cherokee Legend: The Wolves Within
On long winter evenings, I often like to remember stories that the elders in my life have shared with me. Here is one I have heard often over the years – it continues to be a reminder to cultivate the … Continue reading