The Joy of Play!
Hello summer! Summer is a time for sunshine and laughter, gathering with friends and family, and making time to rest and play. It is a season many of us look forward to, thanks to longer days, warmer weather, and fresh food. BBQs, family vacations, farmer’s markets, parades, and reunions can all be ways to enjoy […]
Managing Change…How to Be Resilient
Stability. Comfort. Peace. As humans, we are often resistant to change. So when things change, and they have changed A LOT over the past year, it may elicit strong feelings of fear and resistance. We know change is a constant. Nothing stays exactly as it is. Nothing. It is the only thing in life that […]
Make Time for Movement
Many of our daily routines have been restricted or modified over the past year during the coronavirus pandemic. It can be difficult to find the motivation and the time to exercise. It is no longer just the “Freshman 15” but now many are experiencing the “Quarantine 15″ which grew to the “COVID 19.” People are […]
Rest – Just for a Minute (or Two)
Do you remember your parents telling you “I’m just resting my eyes for a minute”? I would catch my mom or dad at different times throughout my childhood sitting upright with their eyes closed while the lunchtime news (or favorite afternoon talk show) was on TV in the background. When I was young, I didn’t […]
Lead with Love
“Because I have a choice, I choose love.”–Deepak Chopra Our heart space is the place where our light comes from. When we let our heart give our brain more information than we allow our brain to give our heart, we lead with love. Our hearts can inform our rational mind. We can be less reactive […]
The Heart of Gratitude is Acceptance
This year the holidays are looking a little different. Instead of the hustle and bustle of traveling from event to event, shopping in stores, and attending holiday parties with coworkers and friends, we find ourselves in a very different holiday season. Many of our traditional events have been canceled. We are longing for connection. The […]
Strengthen Your Immunity
With COVID-19 still a threat and the flu, common cold, and other bugs lurking, you want to make sure your immune system is ready to help fight and keep you from getting sick. Experts tell us the best strategy at this point is two-fold: both prevention of infection and strengthening the immune system. Your immune […]
R.A.I.N. – A Practice of Radical Compassion
Tara Brach, PhD, is an internationally known teacher of mindfulness, meditation, emotional healing, and spiritual awakening. She is an International bestselling author and offers weekly podcast talks and meditations on her podcast. In her latest book, Radical Compassion, she shared with us the acronym RAIN. It is an easy-to-remember tool for bringing mindfulness and compassion […]
From Stress to Serenity
Ok. Here we are…multiple weeks into our new routine managing the coronavirus. I don’t know about you but I have definitely ridden the roller coaster of emotions. In one day I can easily experience gratitude, fear, joy, anger, loneliness, contentment, and curiosity. Somedays I can stay with one of the more pleasant emotions for a […]
Sleep Hygiene & Saboteurs
You may know how long you sleep every night, but do you know how well you sleep? The quality of your shut-eye is as important as the quantity. Unfortunately many of us are not-so-great sleepers. One in three Americans is chronically sleep deprived and many of us wake up feeling tired. Sleep deprivation can result […]
