Category Archives: Meditation

Rude Awakening

Posted on April 3, 2013 by bonnevivantelife

In the least provocative way possible (I hope), I very publicly disclosed I was raped when I was 18. I texted a friend to let her know the post had moved from contemplation to completion. And I held my breath. … Continue reading →

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Liquor? But I Didn’t Even Know Her!

Posted on February 2, 2013 by bonnevivantelife

I hate it when drivers stop me and ask for directions when I’m running. So I always give them directions to the nearest liquor store. I hope they’re pleasantly surprised when they get there. Because personally, finding myself in front … Continue reading →

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Become a Lake

Posted on January 28, 2013 by bonnevivantelife

The last couple days I’ve been repeating to myself “Be a lake. Be a lake. Be a lake.” To no avail. I have not evolved into becoming a lake yet; I am still just Batshit Crazy. As you nod in … Continue reading →

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“The truth will set you free. But first, it will piss you off.”–Gloria Steinem

Posted on January 2, 2013 by bonnevivantelife

A friend recently shared an Atlantic article from summer 2012: “Why Women Still Can’t Have It All.” An oldie but a goodie. As is usually the case, the universe was speaking to me. I had been struggling with a career decision … Continue reading →

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Don’t Be a Hater!

Posted on December 6, 2012 by bonnevivantelife

I recently participated in a family meditation retreat over a weekend. I spent an entire weekend in a lodge full of strangers I had never met before. Even roomed with a family I did not know. I told a friend … Continue reading →

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So Misunderstood

Posted on November 23, 2012 by bonnevivantelife

Holidays are a time for thanksgiving; for gratitude of all the gifts, family, and friends in our lives. Then why is it that family gatherings are inevitably like a drunken family therapy session? I cannot be the only person to … Continue reading →

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“Forget the Fear, Worry About the Addiction”–Trapeze School of NY

Posted on November 15, 2012 by bonnevivantelife

I recently went to my second flying trapeze class. Let me set the stage for you. I am deathly afraid of heights. And I’m neither flexible nor athletic. I can’t even do a forward roll or cartwheel–these aren’t skills I’ve … Continue reading →

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Flawed & Fabulous

Posted on November 5, 2012 by bonnevivantelife

So I’ve followed this fabulous woman for a while now–through her blog, not in a stalking sort of way. I find her authenticity and vulnerability so refreshing, so genuine. And she makes me laugh so hard I always pee a … Continue reading →

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The Monster Within

Posted on September 24, 2012 by bonnevivantelife

I try to raise civilized human beings. Really I do. But seems there are days when my kids are sort of mini-monsters, and I’m a not-so-mini-monster. Those days really challenge me. I teach my kids that it’s not acceptable to … Continue reading →

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The Space In Between

Posted on September 10, 2012 by bonnevivantelife

I am going through a little something these days. I’m admitting hard truths. I’m learning to sit in the discomfort of that, and the unfamiliar feelings that come with new behaviors and choices. I am having a hard time with … Continue reading →

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