Practice

This morning my nine year-old was in total disequilibrium. I don’t know if it was the 9/11 documentary we let him watch, the full moon or another growth spurt, but it didn’t feel good and I didn’t want any of us to leave for the day on…

Breathe

I heard a movement teacher say the other day that every time we take a deep breath, our physiology and emotional makeup is completely altered. So in other words, remembering to breathe, can be life changing! I returned back to the office this…

Listening

We just finished a wonderful dinner of New Mexican red chile roasted veggie enchiladas. We were joined by some dear neighbors and before everyone headed home we gathered our four sweet children ages five to nine for a school year blessing (they…

Self-Compassion

Last week I had a day where I felt like I was swimming through steel cut oatmeal (as my west Texas therapist friend Donna likes to say). I was judgmental and finding fault with every person, group, situation, scenario I was bumping up against. And…

Waiting

In 1999 I was so ready for a career change I thought I would implode if my new path didn’t reveal itself soon! I was taking many steps to support the career exploration process--doing informational interviews, journaling and asking the hard…

Allowing

Last March my family took a trip to Big Bend National Park. In the middle of our family vacation, after a long day of hiking in the canyon and swimming in the river, we stopped at a quiet, still campground on the banks of the Rio Grande. As…

I Want To Be Free From …

Last night we gathered with a small group of friends for a Freedom Fest. No fireworks, hot dogs or Tchaikovsky. Instead, we enjoyed a lively international potluck (each person brought a dish from a favorite trip they’ve taken) and we asked…

Soulpod

(I'm out on a writing sabbatical through the summer working on a new project. During this time I'm only posting sporadically, when I'm moved to do so.) Here we are. Again. Together. Sharing lentil soup. Legs tangled, snuggling under the warm…

Unplugged

Are you really living your life ... or are you watching your life being lived? Last night my husband told me he “likes me better the way I am right now.” I’m at the beginning of an 8-week writing/creativity sabbatical and the ah-has…

A Different Way

In fall 2008 I was nuts. Launching my first book, coordinating our global Personal Renewal Group program and running two coaching/consulting businesses was eating my lunch. I felt like I was in the middle of a tug of war (with each of my businesses…

Is Ms. Balance Out of Balance?

My back and shoulders hurt from too much computer time. I’m not sleeping great (too many late nights online). My mind is too busy. I’m more reactive. And, I’m not as present as I’d like to be with my family and friends. “When are…

Aware … ness

It's 7:00 a.m. I’m sitting at my computer replying to some timely emails before I finish helping my son find his shoes and water bottle and get out the door for school. He walks into my upstairs office and sits down in the office chair opposite…
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