by Lisa McCrohan | Sep 8, 2011 | Mindfulness in Everyday Life, Parenting with Compassion
My brother got married this past weekend (elegant. lovely. relaxing leisurely with loved ones). Waiting for the reception to start, Brian took little C. outside where we just had the ceremony to walk around. While outside, Brian had the idea to snap a few pictures...
by Lisa McCrohan | Aug 31, 2011 | Mindfulness in Everyday Life, Soulful Poetry
The Way It is in spaciousness that we breathe find stillness to rest in allowing what is to be letting go of expectations and embracing gentleness as the way to truly heal. Opening and softening, we become. This is how we unlearn our way back to God. © 2011 Lisa A....
by Lisa McCrohan | Aug 24, 2011 | Happiness, Delight, Joy, Awe, Mindfulness in Everyday Life
I’m sitting here on our sofa in our kitchen. Yes, we have a couch in our kitchen. When we first saw this house and knew it was “the one,” Brian and I both looked at each other and said, “Our couch is going right here.” We both pointed to the spot in the kitchen where...
by Lisa McCrohan | Jul 20, 2011 | Living Your Spirituality in Everyday Life
I found myself bothered by something the other day. I was frustrated with Brian and my son, though they weren’t “the problem.” When I had some alone time I immediately went into “figure it out” mode. You may be familiar with this mode – the one where you dissect and...
by Lisa McCrohan | Jun 14, 2011 | Parenting with Compassion
Many of you know that Brian and I did the Warrior Dash a few weeks ago – a 5k schlepping through mud, climbing up a 20 foot cargo net, crawling under barbed wire, running through creeks, and jumping over fire (oh yes). I texted friends and family. I emailed out the...