We human beings love control and like to think it’s possible to get our arms completely around the course of our lives. We’re always trying to “get on top of things,” so “by next week (next month, next season…never) things will have calmed down.” But, if there’s one thing that will show you who’s […]
We live in time when things can change fast. Everything moves fast, from transportation to communication, and as a result, so do we. Our bodies move around from one place to the next, fulfilling jam-packed agendas, “multi-tasking” along the way. (You know I put that quotes because there’s really no such thing…see bullet #3.) Our
They say the truth can set you free, but it can also hurt at times – right? It can surprise us, delight us, and yes, also definitely make us afraid, especially if it’s a brand new revelation for us. Moving towards the unexpected – even if it’s something great – is scary, and fear about that
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This has been a difficult week. That is an understatement. Regardless of your feelings about the state of affairs, we are facing division and uncertainty. My heart has been cracked in half by the pain of seeing people I love experiencing fear, distrust, and even hate. I am so very fortunate in my life to
Interesting thing about Mondays: they come back every week. No matter how much you wish or even try to meditate them away, after Sunday comes Monday. Even though I do think our responses to “the Mondays” can give us some great insight into our inner selves, this quote is about a slightly different kind of
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I love this quote from Pema Chödrön for so many reasons, especially during this time of year. You know that saying about so many places in the world (San Francisco, London…) that if you don’t like the weather, just wait five minutes? It’s a perfect metaphor for life. Mindfulness helps to connect us to the steady
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