Category Archives: Mindfulness
I Heart You the Mostest
I’ve been talking about relationships a lot lately with friends in different stages of coupling and uncoupling. Nobody likes a broken heart. Cause it hurts. We talk a lot about finding The One. Or believing there is a Soul Mate. … Continue reading
Posted in Dating, Mindfulness, Relationships
Tagged couples, dating, expectations, happily ever after, love, marriage, pressure, relationships, soul mate, The One
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Be Still
I haven’t blogged much lately. This is where you tell me “I KNOW! I’ve missed reading you!” That’s OK, I know you feel that way even if you don’t know it yet. I’ve missed you too. And this is where … Continue reading
Posted in Health Issues, Meditation, Mindfulness
Tagged be still, concussion, headache syndrome, mindfulness, post concussion syndrome
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Vows or Wows
I’ve met someone. OK, I meet a lot of people–even met Bradley Cooper. I will talk to anyone who doesn’t run away from me–Bradley Cooper walked briskly away, thank you very much. But you know what I mean. I’ve met … Continue reading
Posted in Dating, Mindfulness, Parenting, Relationships
Tagged ambivalence, dating, kids, marriage, relationships
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“Smile, breathe and go slowly.” – Thich Nhat Hanh
One of the things I’ve really benefitted from mindful living is embracing the feelings–the negative ones especially. Inviting them in like an old friend instead of trying to shut the door on them–”Hello, Grief. Glad you stopped by today. Hug?” … Continue reading
Posted in Meditation, Mindfulness, spirituality
Tagged embracing feelings, mindfulness meditation, minfulness, Thich Nhat Hanh, uncertainty
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Liquor? But I Didn’t Even Know Her!
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
Posted in Meditation, Mindfulness, Running
Tagged liquor store, mindfulness meditation, running
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Become a Lake
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
Posted in Meditation, Mindfulness
Tagged Become a lake, bitterness, gratitude, mindfulness, pain, perspective
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“The truth will set you free. But first, it will piss you off.”–Gloria Steinem
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
Posted in Empowerment, Meditation, Mindfulness
Tagged promotion, quality of life, work life balance, working mother
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Don’t Be a Hater!
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
Posted in Meditation, Mindfulness, Relationships
Tagged boundaries, frenemies, meditation
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So Misunderstood
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
Posted in Meditation, Mindfulness, Parenting, Relationships
Tagged family dynamics, roles, scapegoat, thanksgiving
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Thrive Fully Creative 