The stories we tell ourselves about our bodies, minds, and capacities can be astonishingly limiting, yet oh-so convincing! I recently became aware of a story I’d been telling myself about pregnancy…….
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Early this morning in the quiet of dawn, our neighbor blasted his car bass. With each boom, I could feel our house shake – and my anxiety ratchet. My mind…
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I’ve been thinking about personal happiness as it relates to the state of the world…. Is it self-indulgent to focus on being happy? What about all the suffering, isn’t it more…
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During the holidays, let alone any time of year, it’s easy to consume ourselves with what others are doing. We unconsciously compare (and compete), wondering if what we’re doing is…
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We said goodbye to a dear family member a few weeks ago. Ruby, our fluffy, red, huge-hearted Golden Retriever, was with us for 11 years – through moves, babies, and…
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I’m going on record to say that one of the greatest parenting challenges (and opportunities) is to develop self-compassion. The way we get down on ourselves about everything from yelling…
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Our beloved son, Brooks, turned two last week. The next day he skipped his afternoon nap. I was irked. We had a big night planned and I dreaded the thought…
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A question that I regularly ponder about mindfulness is: What makes it sustainable – both as a practice and way of life? In other words, what makes people dig the present…
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I see a lot written on mindful parenting these days. On the one hand, I’m excited there are myriad opportunities for parents to learn how mindfulness can support the sometimes…
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