“To forgive and forget” is a prevailing idiom in our culture, but for most of us it is hard for us to truly let go and move forward in our lives. When dealing with a conflict, we need to let go of a past hurt, so that we can propel ourselves to a place
Today I’m going to be talking about self-compassion and bringing it into all aspects of our lives. What does it mean to truly embrace ourselves as we are? And how can we cultivate this ability? It’s been shown that one of the top regrets of the dying is “the wish to have had the
Are you critical or judgmental with yourself? You are in good company. While so many of us excel as caretakers in one way or another, when it comes to self-care we often fall short. "Perhaps it helps to think that self-care is NOT selfish; it’s self-preserving and it creates the
Perhaps you don’t consider that you’re the “type” to meditate or maybe you feel that sitting still is boring or nothing but a waste of time during your already full if not overwhelming day. Actually, there are precious few reasons for not including the practice of meditation from your daily life.
Perhaps you don’t consider that you’re the “type” to meditate or maybe you feel that sitting still is boring or nothing but a waste of time during your already full if not overwhelming day. "Over time you may choose to switch off the outer guidance and turn inward. There is
Today I’m going to be talking about self-compassion and bringing it into all aspects of our lives. What does it mean to truly embrace ourselves as we are? And how can we cultivate this ability? It’s been shown that one of the top regrets of the dying is “the wish to have had the
The day before my first webinar I faced another of life’s terrible losses. We had to put down our beautiful, majestic Portuguese Waterdog, Kooper. "His life was a blessing for so, so many. May he rest in peace." The day before my first
“What is the Meaning of Life?” this question pondered by scholars, theologians, scientists and each of us in our own unique ways embodies the simple and the profound. "Happiness happens along the way when we find purpose, seek to understand the big picture and are of service to others. It’s
When the last child is about to leave home—or he or she has already moved you—you might experience some mixed emotions. ‘Empty nest syndrome’ isn’t a clinical diagnosis, but it does indicate that the parents or guardians are significantly impacted by feelings of loss and sadness when their last child leaves home. Clearly some
Wherever you are in your life, the big question is, “Who do you want to become?” "Write down the four goals you have for this year. It doesn’t matter that we are in the heat of the summer. The time is now." In this email, I’m
