Lisa McCrohan

My word for 2013

by Lisa McCrohan | Jan 1, 2013 | Cultivating Compassion, Happiness, Delight, Joy, Awe

For the past three years, I’ve chosen a word, or a few words, for the year. Each year, these words have taken up residence in my heart, words, interactions, and daily living. They have stretched me and shifted things within me and my life. They are still with...

Eyes of compassion

by Lisa McCrohan | Dec 29, 2012 | Cultivating Compassion, Living Your Spirituality in Everyday Life, Parenting with Compassion

Today, is it possible to look at all people with the eyes of compassion? To practice looking at even those who frustrate you, annoy you, anger you, disgust you with softer eyes? To see beyond the exterior mask they wear? Some times it’s helpful to imagine...

I can’t

by Lisa McCrohan | Dec 23, 2012 | Mindfulness in Everyday Life, Parenting with Compassion

Moms. We are a powerful bunch. Blood, vomit, skinned knees and elbows, broken bones, broken hearts, lost lovies, middle of the night hugs and holding. Can’t find your favorite blanket? No problem. Want to play basketball this winter? We’ll get you...

Acts of Kindness #5: notes to our son’s teachers

by Lisa McCrohan | Dec 22, 2012 | Cultivating Compassion, Parenting with Compassion

Our son started kindergarten this year. He’s five and a half. FIVE AND A HALF. Just about the age of the children who died in Sandy Hook. I have only been able to look at their beautiful pictures for a few moments at a time. I see the same sense of delight...

Acts of Kindness #4: Trashman surprise

by Lisa McCrohan | Dec 21, 2012 | Cultivating Compassion

{Our family is committed to doing 28 acts of service to honor those who died in Newton, CT. Won’t you join us?!!! Commit to doing a set number of acts of kindness and see how it changes your heart, home, and community! } She is a gift-giver. Our sweet little...