Category Archives: Mindfulness
How to Heal Our Country
It has been 12 days since the election. I have been sitting with it all, not sure what to say, think, write. Everyone has something to say. It’s hard for me to take it all in, to sit and listen … Continue reading
Posted in Empowerment, Mindfulness
Tagged blue states, Clinton, divided country, election, Hillary, red states, Trump
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And Then There Was a Teen
Dear my sweetest son, I’ll wake tomorrow with a teenager in my home. I’ve seen this day coming for a while now. I’ve seen you grow taller; taller than your friends, taller than your grandmother, then taller than me. … Continue reading
Posted in Mindfulness, Parenting, Relationships
Tagged birthday, parenting, teenagers, teens
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Grace in a Box
I do not go to church often because I don’t seem to find God there. I find Him at the beach, I think we are kindred spirits. I also find him at Holy Cross Abbey during silent monsatic retreats. Some … Continue reading
Posted in Meditation, Mindfulness, religion, spirituality
Tagged grace, Holy Cross Abbey, spirituality
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Apple of My Eye
It’s apple season. And apples really don’t fall far from the tree. I have always said La Chica is an apple that didn’t fall far from the Momma tree. It’s clear she’s stubborn, fierce, and feels things much more intensely … Continue reading
Timing Is Everything
There is something you must know about me. I hate math. And math hates me. I hate numbers. They confuse me. The only numbers I understand are the number of shoes I own, and that gives me great comfort. Otherwise, … Continue reading
Posted in Meditation, Mindfulness
Tagged 7/8 time signature, expectations, life lesson, shoulds, timing is everything
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Full of Fear
I am full of fear. And that’s a good thing. It’s all the rage now to proclaim oneself “fearless.” I understand the sentiment behind that proclamation, but I don’t think it’s the right word. It means “free from fear, … Continue reading
Posted in Meditation, Mindfulness
Tagged brave, bravery, courage, courageous, fear, fearless, scared
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How to Stop Your Own Suffering
When people ask what benefits I derive from my meditation practice, I find myself at a loss for words. Imagine that, me of all people not able to provide a sufficient answer. I know what it feels like, I know … Continue reading
Posted in Empowerment, Meditation, Mindfulness, Relationships
Tagged anxiety, be still, hope, meditation, mindfulness, mindfulness meditation, sadness, suffering
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Grace, Hope & Lebenslüge
Lebenslüge. Life lies. What a great German phrase a new friend shared with me. She asked me at the end of our first meeting, why I tell myself life lies, lebenslüge. I couldn’t answer her immediately because I fell in … Continue reading
Posted in Dating, Mindfulness, Relationships
Tagged dating, grace, hope, Lebenslüge, life lies, relationships
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Irish Times
The kids and I went Adventuring. We actually spent 7 days in Ireland, but we’ve come to call living life “Adventuring.” We took off with plans to see and do a lot of fun and beautiful things. The Boy had … Continue reading
Posted in Mindfulness, Parenting
Tagged Ireland, Irish Times, life lessons, travel abroad
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Thrive Fully Creative 