Category Archives: Mindfulness
How to Die Happy
We all curate our personal brand on social media platforms now. As authentic as I proclaim to be, I admit that there is definitely some curating going on. Like I clear the clutter in the house before people come over, … Continue reading
Lessons From Parental Discretion
I love being in my band, Parental Discretion. We have really cool t-shirts, but more importantly, playing music with other people is magical. Being held accountable by your band members makes me a better drummer. I’ve only been playing … Continue reading
Posted in Empowerment, Mindfulness
Tagged courage, doing hard things, rock band. mindfulness
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Running Through Hope
I love snow. I love it more now that my son is old enough to shovel. I hate shoveling. But snow, I love the snow. One of my favoritest (yes, I made that up) moments in life is running in … Continue reading
Posted in Meditation, Mindfulness, Running, spirituality
Tagged hope, meditation, mindfulness, possibilities, running, snow
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Celebrating Valentine’s Day as a Single Woman
Most of the time I’m pretty good with minding my own business. With living the life I want, and not what society expects of me. With not picking up the pressures society tries to foist on my back. By “most … Continue reading
Posted in Dating, Empowerment, Mindfulness, Relationships
Tagged being single, True love, Valentine's Day
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My Intention
I lied. Because I’m a bad liar, I’m admitting it. I said I don’t make new year’s resolutions. So I’ll tell you I decided I have an intention for this year. See what I did there? I’m dealing with someone … Continue reading
Posted in Meditation, Mindfulness, Relationships
Tagged compassion, generosity, intentions, interbeing, loving kindness, meditation, Pema Chodron, Thich Nhat Hanh
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Vibrations of the Soul
My friends know it’s a rare occasion if they call at the last minute to hang out, and I’m actually available. I lead a full life, and between my work, my kids, their activities, my hobbies, and my social life, … Continue reading
Posted in Empowerment, Meditation, Mindfulness
Tagged journey of life, meditation, mindfulness, slowing down
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My Wish For You in 2016
It’s a new year. Have you made your resolutions? You know I do not. That’s just not how I roll. Instead, today, I’m reflecting back on 2015. Two friends, in wishing me a happy new year, said they hoped 2016 … Continue reading
Lessons From Bikram
I have learned to never say never. So when I said I would never try Bikram yoga, of course you knew I would. I was in a place of needing self-care, and for some reason, trying Bikram seemed to be … Continue reading
Posted in Empowerment, Meditation, Mindfulness
Tagged Bikram yoga, discomfort, do hard things, mindfulness, perseverance, thrive
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You’re a Mess. Cheer Up.
My dear friend tells me I’m a mess. Wtf? Granted, this is a friend who I trust like no other. When I fall apart, she is the one who holds space for me to unravel and become a puddle on … Continue reading
Posted in Meditation, Mindfulness, Relationships
Tagged breathe, certainty, fear, mindfulness, uncertainty, vulnerability
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My Special Date
I believe in exposing my children to the arts. Since they were little, I’ve taken them to Broadway shows, ballets, symphonies, plays, concerts. It so happens that to the delight (dismay) of my ex-husband, many of these concerts are hard … Continue reading
Posted in Mindfulness, Parenting
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Thrive Fully Creative 