An Invitation from Mama Swallow
As Galway Kinnell said in Saint Francis and the Sow, “Sometimes it is necessary to reteach a thing its loveliness.” Let’s allow nature to show us the way.
Fourth Grade Memories, A Daughter's Care, & Counting On Support
When support finds you and you don’t have to go searching. Does this happen more than we realize?
Mindfulness Then & Now: Seeing Beyond What’s Wrong
Understanding how to to be more present, or easeful, in daily life not only by noticing what’s wrong (in the body-mind), but also by looking at what’s okay (or better than okay!) in the environment.
Transforming Grief and Being Transformed
Healing from grief in safe, supportive ways that consider your true needs and nervous system capacity.
Answering the Call to Support Young Women Leaders
Young women leaders who are seeking support for anxiety relief and overwhelm. Healing what’s standing in the way of expressing their strengths and gifts to the fullest.
The Rest of Winter
A reminder to flow with the cyclical rhythms of nature & receive the gift - and graciousness - of full rest.
Self-Kindness May Not Be Sexy, But It Sure Does Make You Strong
Self-kindness recognizes that no matter which self-improvement strategies you engage in (exercise, meditation, leadership classes) or how much you achieve (published books, career accolades, etc.), you will still be imperfect.
Reclaiming Your Wholeness
What would it be like to notice and include your whole self more regularly – yes, even the parts that are unbaked, messy and afraid? Is it possible that they aren’t as bad as you think, or even that, upon turning toward them, you may discover seeds for awakening your full creative and loving capacity?
Using Mindfulness to Create Ease and Connection
Prioritizing presence by orienting to your environment over and over again lays the groundwork for a well-regulated nervous system, which sets you up to stay connected to your deepest values, and live as the caring, connected human you truly are.