Lisa McCrohan

my three words for 2012

by Lisa McCrohan | Dec 31, 2011 | Cultivating Compassion, Happiness, Delight, Joy, Awe

I loved having a “word” for the year. For 2011, I had three! Soften, strengthen, and forgive changed me. They took up residence in me, stretched me, and shifted things within me and in my life. Here’s what happened: Soften. I softened my judgment, my...

still magnificent

by Lisa McCrohan | Dec 26, 2011 | Happiness, Delight, Joy, Awe

I dropped my camera. Right before all the action began on Christmas Eve. We were walking in the woods behind my parents’ house, investigating a huge tree that had fallen over and was completely hollow inside. The rest of my family was at home playing...

birthing

by Lisa McCrohan | Dec 14, 2011 | Soulful Poetry

Birthing Something new is emerging wanting to be birthed has wanted waited patiently to be in the light for so long now no longer okay with laying dormant no longer necessary it is ready NOW. I know labor the waves of contractions trembling me moaning me into this...

Mindful Moment: Courage

by Lisa McCrohan | Dec 7, 2011 | Mindfulness in Everyday Life

Third grade music class. Our teacher asked us to share our musical talents. Only problem: I didn’t play any musical instrument. I didn’t dance (wait for it!). I “only” played soccer. Buuuuuut, it never entered my head that that was a...

Tips for Mindful Relationships #6: How to love the one you’re with

by Lisa McCrohan | Dec 5, 2011 | Nourishing Our Connections

This fall, I found myself feeling irritate with Brian. (I know, how could I be upset with this sweet face?! It happens!) I kept focusing on what he wasn’t doing “right” (cough. um…MY way). This didn’t make anyone happy. Including me. I...