Tag Archives: meditation
How a Meditation Retreat in Costa Rica Changed My Life
I went to Costa Rica to get grounded again, and I came back unemployed. Continue reading
Posted in Empowerment, Meditation, Mindfulness
Tagged adventure, business, career change, central-america, Costa Rica, courage, empowerment, entrepreneur, fear, life lessons, meditation, mindfulness, travel, writing
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How to Get Unstuck
There is a theory that trauma lives in the body, that our memories are experienced through our senses, and stored in our bodies (Bessel van der Kolk). I believe it’s not just traumas, but all events. Just like you can … Continue reading
Peace: Simple, Yet Hard
When I was much younger, I sought out meditation practice in the hopes of quieting my mind enough to give me inner peace. Back then, I thought peace was a quiet destination. A calm bliss. I thought it would relieve … Continue reading
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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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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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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Frog or Spaghetti?
I’ve got an eclectic understanding and practice of mindful living. I’m pretty sure I don’t have it quite right, but it works for me, so I’m sticking with it. This again goes with the story of my life–I don’t ever … Continue reading
Posted in Meditation, Mindfulness, Parenting, spirituality
Tagged meditation, mindful living, mindulness meditation, sitting like a frog
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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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The Space In Between
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
Posted in Meditation, Mindfulness
Tagged breathe, gratitude, meditation, mindfulness, space in between
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