by Lisa McCrohan | Dec 16, 2016 | Cultivating Compassion, Living Your Spirituality in Everyday Life, Soulful Poetry
Yes to the Mess Yes to the mess of ribbon and wrapping paper on the floor. Yes to the perfect gift you picked out and no one thanked you. Yes to the laughter and joy. Yes to the quiet ache of loneliness still lingering within you. Yes to the “best china” and the plate...
by Lisa McCrohan | Dec 8, 2016 | Cultivating Compassion, Nourishing Our Connections
I’m standing at the hospital bed of one of my dearest friends. There are tubes every which way, machines making noises. I don’t know if he will “pull through” or not. So I take this precious moment as an opportunity to bless him, kiss him on...
by Lisa McCrohan | Nov 28, 2016 | Mindfulness in Everyday Life
The “Mindful and Compassionate Reentry” Practices It’s Monday morning. And for us in the States, it’s a Monday after a holiday break. I love my work and I look forward to seeing my clients and spending time writing. But I also miss hanging with...
by Lisa McCrohan | Nov 21, 2016 | Following what delights your heart
This is a week of Thanksgiving and gathering in the United States. And I know that not every person is thrilled or even comfortable with the holidays. Maybe your family is divided on politics. Maybe the holidays bring your grief to the surface. Maybe there is a deep...
by Lisa McCrohan | Nov 17, 2016 | Following what delights your heart
“Go to bed, my Love,” I heard as I awoke to Brian gently nudging me awake, taking the pen out of my hand and helping me up. I fell asleep making edits to my book. I get the kiddos in bed and then I’m back writing. I have no editor, no agent, no...