I've been doing something that I don't normally do today--I've been staring at the screen. I haven't been able to focus on my writing or my to-do list. This isn't just about today--I've been off my game for at least a week or so. I notice it in snappishness at home, or in a larger volume of negative thoughts. I have been trying to herd … [Read more...]
Mid-Week Balance: 5 September 2012
September 5, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Hello all. I hope this edition of MWB finds you more rested than I am. I had a wonderful family party over the long weekend. Lots of connecting and laughing. Not so much sleeping. So, my spirit is recharged, but my body is a bit worn down. Perhaps that is why I found myself so drawn to mentally restful posts this week. This round-up … [Read more...]
Self-Compassion–An Exercise in Freedom
July 21, 2012 by 7 Comments
Compassion is not a relationship between the healer and the wounded. It's a relationship between equals. Only when we know our own darkness well can we be present with the darkness of others. Compassion becomes real when we recognize our shared humanity.--Pema Chödrön If you are a regular reader, you'll notice that this blog is not quite in it's … [Read more...]
You Deserve Self-Care
April 20, 2012 by 16 Comments
Does this sound familiar to you? You worked really hard, and you began to exercise regularly, and it felt great. Or, you put in a lot of time, and ate in ways that respected your body, and it felt great. Or, you really invested in building some good relationships, and you had a solid circle of friends, and it felt great. But … [Read more...]
