Exquisite Self-Care
Self-Care Last night we had some friends over for dinner and I ate something that I’ve been off of for about six weeks. And, it made me feel like crap. My husband would say—since my dairy and wheat intolerances manifest as emotional disequilibrium---I…
Whirling Dervish
Self-CareThis morning I could feel that familiar fall sensation rushing through my body of “too much to do.”
Supporting my husband through his job search, helping my son with school activities and easing into 3rd grade, carving out time to connect…
Risking It
Self-CareMy wonderful brother Kert, a Qi Gong teacher, is 14 months younger than me and is a constant source of inspiration (read more about some of Kert’s adventures).
He’s currently studying a special form of Qi Gong from a Taoist Priest in the…
Unexpected Gifts
Self-Care "Life isn't about waiting for the storms to pass, it's about learning to dance in the rain." - Vivian Green
I’ve been writing a lot lately about living in the unknown, the process of birthing “what’s next” and the gifts that can come…
Soul Food
Self-CareMy writing sabbatical has felt more like an intense juggling act than a peaceful respite.
My husband is in the midst of a job search (and is working from home--my domain), my son is constantly begging for playdates, my staff--understandably--need…
Digesting
Mindfulness, Self-Care
di•ges•tion (di jes′c̸hən, dī-);
noun; the absorption of ideas.
I recently listened to a radio interview with acclaimed historian Doris Kearns Goodwin, author of Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln.
She said that…
Anchoring
Self-CareMany of our clients, my friends and family have expressed lately that they feel extremely untethered.
There seems to be a large contingency of us that feel as if we’re in the middle of a big storm in choppy waters and we’re not quite sure…
Being Present
Self-CareI love it when the Universe calls me up to the plate, puts a bat in my hands, throws me a big old curve ball and sees how I’m going to react.
I’m really getting the opportunity to practice what I preach right now.
My husband was layed…
What’s Your Speed Limit This Summer?
Self-CareThanks for all the great dialogue from my last post on Relationships.
I really enjoyed your insights and comments on relationships on our Live Inside Out community. If you'd like some great relationship tips, sign up to get my monthly Life…
Relationships Are Hard?
Self-Care
I was nervous about writing this post.
While I’m quite forthcoming and like to “keep it real” around the challenges and ups and downs in my life, talking about my relationship with my partner is totally different terrain.
My parents…
Unplugged
Self-Care
This past weekend I led a Self-Renewal Retreat at The Crossings Spa and Resort for an amazing group of 32 women from around the U.S. It is deeply fulfilling work, but it also takes a lot of energy to “hold the space” for people as they…
Your Wise Self
Self-Care Last Friday I led a one-day self-renewal retreat at The Crossings Spa & Resort for a wonderful group of women from around the US (and one from Shanghai!).
At the front of the space where we gathered—a beautiful room with walls of windows,…