There is a phrase that has been in my mind constantly for the last three months. This is happening. It comes up when I pump gas with a mask on or plan when to go see my family based on weather so we can hang out in my parents’ driveway. This is happening. It comes […]
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On March 12th, two enormous events happened in my life. 1) In the early morning I decided to close my business and quarantine in my little Hatfield home. 2) In the early evening my very healthy and happy nephew arrived in the world. Unlike the nondescript sunny August morning that my niece entered the world
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My garden has reached the point where complete strangers actually stop and take pictures of it. I’m not saying that out of excessive pride, I’m revealing that so you understand the jungle-like quality of a full sun garden in one of the best growing seasons in years. My zucchinis and tomatoes are almost threatening to
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Yesterday I spent a gray day on a quiet beach in Rhode Island. I was there with a friend who moves at precisely my speed and the two of us enjoyed a very lazy, slow moving methodical day. We first walked along the beach in our street clothes and bare feet and made our way
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It is that time of year again when suitcases come out, abnormal diets become far too normal and we all go home to those we hold most dear. It is probably the hardest time of year to be your healthiest self. In honor of my upcoming travel I thought I would talk to you about
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I pride myself on being a fairly responsible human being and a very responsible professional. However I am aware that on occasion I demonstrate a more human side to my professionalism. Shall we say, a more imperfect side. In late July I picked up for a much needed 12-day vacation. Last summer amidst family reunions
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When we bought our house this fall there were hours of daydreaming about what our future house would look like. Sometimes the fantasies were so exciting that I could barely handle living in the moment. I kept saying to everyone that I wanted to wake up in February (ohhh how silly I was) and see
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Today’s meditation examines the witnessing self and invites the participant to engage deeply in authentic, honest self-inquiry. When we are capable of recognizing our self worth we may begin to understand what we have to offer the world. If you enjoyed today’s meditation try the other FREE meditations. Week #1: Self-Love Week #2: Self-Forgiveness Copyright:
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I was late again this morning. I am starting to believe that of all of my flaws tardiness is the greatest. Not only is being late rude and distinctly unprofessional, it wrecks havoc on my body and mind. It is a life long trait and one that I have struggled to pull apart and understand in
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One of the hardest aspects of being a teacher is following my own advice. If I can’t walk the walk, what right do I have dispensing advice? In the last five months I attempted to truly and deeply care for myself without apology or judgment. This blog post is my reemergence from the chaos and
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