Sixteen seconds of pleasure. That’s what I’m practicing for the next month. First thing when I wake up. No, not that kind of pleasure. Though it could be. Today was day two, and something amazing happened already. And yes, it’s parenting-related. Stay with me for a moment. Mindfulness does not ask that you never… Continue reading Tuning Out and Plugging In. Mindfully. — connecting with our kids, part 2 —
So what am I here to say about this business of parenting and the practice of mindfulness? Of being a single, divorced mama of two teenage boys? I’m confused, all the time. I never know what’s the right thing to do or say. I feel torn watching them drift further and further into their own… Continue reading Creating connections with our kids: mindfulness and parenting
Have you ever wondered what that saying means: It’s not what you do, but how you do it? What does this actually look like in everyday life, for example when you are really pissed off about something? Or how about this one? I learned it in therapy: It’s not what you do, but who… Continue reading It’s Not What, But How
Hey Beauty, What part of you has shown up this morning? What would be the kindest thing you could do for this part of yourself right now? Here in my part of the world the winds are howling. They’ve been stirring my emotions all night long. A emotional part of me, delicate, tender, raw has… Continue reading Monday Love
Some of my greatest gifts have been words — laconic in nature. They arrive at just the right moment. The first time I met my sweetie for tea (which turned out to be a coconut smoothie for me and red wine for him), I shared one of my favorite quotes: “A miracle is a shift… Continue reading A Gift
Good morning beauty, This is you. The night sky, bursting with thousands of stars, infinite possibility, undiscovered mystery, majestic, magic. Darkness and light. Today I offer you this reflection, of you. What do you see? Better yet, what do you feel when you look into this night sky? Do you feel wonder? I do, I… Continue reading Monday Love
“War and peace begin in the hearts of individuals. Strangely enough, even though all beings would like to live in peace, our method of obtaining peace over generations seems not to be very effective: we seek peace and happiness by going to war.” –Pema Chodron I’m going home for Christmas, always a great opportunity… Continue reading When you just don’t know what to do: A mindful approach to right action
Good morning Lover, You are whole. You are healed. You are here. Now. Repeat after me: I am whole. I am healed. I am here. Now. That and you are pretty darn sassy too. Sassy = bold, full of spirit, cheeky. Yes, you. Xo
I would rather be thinking about all the whos in whoville and hanging twinkle lights…but I’m not. I’m worried about dying. Maybe because my kids have been with their dad since Thanksgiving and I have more brain space than usual. I have no one to hang twinkle lights for. A perfectly juicy, rich, smelly… Continue reading Death and Twinkle Lights: the gift of mindfulness and starting where you are
Good morning love, What part of you is here today ? Take a deep breath in and ask. Who is here? No need to search too hard. The first answer will do. For me it’s a part that feels soft and vulnerable. Like a young child, wondering if anyone likes me. A part that wants… Continue reading Monday Love
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