Most, if not all of us, know the experience of feeling anxious or being in some level of fight, flight or freeze, deadening or collapse. We know what it is like to feel scared, uncertain, worried, agitated, or irritable. Metta meditation can help us experience a feeling of safety and a settled nervous system. This practice is an invitation to connect to feelings of well-being, ease, peace, and happiness for yourself and the world.
Read moreLiving in the Here and Now
Our culture is one of busy-ness, productivity and being on the go. It can be an act of resistance to slow down. An act of self-care. A form of activism. What keeps us all moving so fast? What are we afraid would happen if we paused? How do we come back into balance and cultivate habits of pausing, slowing down and being present?
Read moreSelf-Care for the Holidays
Where do you find meaning during the holiday season? How do you focus on what nourishes your spirit and let go of the rest? One way to practice self-care this time of year is to seek out experiences that touch your heart.
Read moreFear, Growth and Change
When is it time to let go of the comfort of familiarity and try something different? It is easy to continue to do things in a habitual way. It takes little thought; you may do it automatically. Can you tell when you are ready to take a risk and try a new approach?
Read moreSoaking in Summer
Summer is here. This blog is a celebration of that. An invitation to pause and appreciate the gifts of summer…Something in me wants both to rest and to play, to feel something of the carefree experience of a kid on summer vacation.
Read moreSocial Media and Electronic Addiction
Our world has changed significantly in recent years due to technology. It’s not always for the better and we truly have a choice about how we use it. I recently took a break from one social media platform and share with you here some of what I noticed about the benefits and challenges.
Read moreThe Emotions of Money
Talking and thinking about money can be hard and uncomfortable. In part because many of us were told it’s not okay to talk about money at some point in our lives. If you believe you don’t have or earn enough, you may feel shame. You may feel guilty about having too much - or feel pressure about how to best manage what you have. There may be a sense of fear surrounding money, fear of losing your savings or investments, fear of not being able to pay your bills or put food on the table. All of these are part of the emotions of money.
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