Journal category
mindfulness
Self-compassion September: what we resist persists
Let’s say you get stuck in an unexpected traffic jam and you are on a rigid timeframe. Maybe you’re on your way to…
Self-compassion September: some failure is good
“When we honor human experience by embracing imperfection, we see what unites us with other human beings.” ~ Kristin Neff “No matter what they…
Sometimes you just need time to veg
This is my sidekick, Mo, and this is where he and I have been hanging out the past few days. We head out to…
Remembering how to breathe
“If you ever find yourself empty from something you cannot know or name, find a stretch of ocean, a field, or mountainside, or even…
Start with noticing
For 38 years now, I have thought that external events and people shaped my life and that I was living within the small framework…
Healing through authenticity, empathy, and mindfulness: Life Book recap
July (Authenticity), August (Empathy), and September (Mindfulness) in Life Book 2013 focused on the overarching theme of Healing. I got WAY behind after my…