7 self-care practices I can’t live without
Self-CareThe last month has been particularly intense. I've had an extra-full plate at work, I haven't been sleeping well, I've been navigating some bumpy family stuff and the holidays are always an emotionally intense time for me. In the old days I…
Why we love rituals & why they matter
SpiritualityLife is not a thing to be managed, but a mystery to be lived.
Recently my extended family got into a bit of a heated mess around a long-time Christmas giving tradition and how best –or even why— we should continue to honor it. It really…
Are you getting your 8 hugs a day?
Self-Care, Stress ManagementA hug is like a boomerang - you get it back right away. ~Bil Keane, "Family Circus"
I love my sister-in-law Ronna. The first time I met her, she gave me the most incredible hug. It wasn’t obligatory, wimpy or semi-commital. It was a full-on…
Are you ignoring your emotional self-care?
Self-CareThis morning I woke up feeling fabulously nourished and complete. What happened? This past weekend I attended a beautiful holiday sing-a-long, had a three-hour lunch with a dear girlfriend, picked up our new rescue pup and last night I hosted…