Four years ago today I married the love of my life. Every morning I get to wake up beside him and experience that same level of awe that someone so bright and vibrant could fall in love with me. When I use the word “bright,” I am not speaking about his intelligence. Even though he …
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 …
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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Here is the second installment of this month’s free weekly meditations. This one is all about being gentle with one’s self and using positive affirmations instead of negative self-criticism. We are all on a journey and could use some invigorating encouragement for the progress we have already made. Self-forgiveness can be a powerful …
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For the month of May in honor of blooming and developing I have designed a four week meditation sequence. Each week a new meditation will be released within the topics of self discovery and appreciation. Even if you don’t have a regular meditation practice, feel free to listen to the track as an audio blog post. …
Last week I wrote a post about Dread. It wasn’t too uplifting, but it was real. You know by now that I’m determined to be honest about this process of living. My history with seasonal affective disorder always renders October a trying month, yet each year I am baffled by the crumbling of the spirit, …
I love my job. Six mornings a week I wake up without setting an alarm. I don’t have a boss and I set my own hours. I commute a mile to work on my bike and make people feel good for a living. Plus, I just got the cutest little office up in the eaves, …
When we moved to Northampton in 2007 I had two months of yoga teaching under my belt. I knew a handful of people in the Pioneer Valley and had almost no money and no prospects other than a Wednesday night yoga class at the Hampshire Regional YMCA. I didn’t really know what I wanted out …
This is Post #2 in a series called “The Authentic Self” that I am writing mostly to my patients, but also to my readers to inspire them to contemplate the physical effects of a career on the body and mind (whether they are positive or negative). Thank you to all the people who have started …
Convincing The Self That Happiness Is Worthwhile: Authentic Self Post #2 Read More »
This weekend was my 10th year reunion from college (yes I’m young-that’s okay). As my husband and I met at college we both headed up to Bennington College this weekend to be wowed by beautiful foliage, amazingly brilliant people (including the remarkable new president who has a 2 week old baby), tasty local food, good conversation …