Linger Here Homilies Podcast, Episode 1: Mary and Martha: Ending the Battle and Remembering Our Belonging
Today, I am excited to share with you the debut episode of Linger Here Homilies: how to be present in your life and courageous in your love. In today's episode, we will break open a passage in Luke's Gospel about Mary and Martha, challenge the well-told interpretation...
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Introducing Linger Here Homilies – a soul-nourishing podcast
During my social media sabbatical, a conversation with my dear friend, Maria, illuminated the "next right step" in continuing to inspire a more compassionate world. It's a holy call - delivered with a clear message, "Lisa, this is who you are. Now grow. Bloom. Shine....
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What’s Sacred to you?
What’s Sacred What’s sacred to you? Yes, sacred. Because that’s what matters. That’s what you want to build your life around. “Sacred” means more than what’s “important.” Sacred goes soul deep. How you love in this human form in your daily life is the expression of...
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SOUL-care: three ways to make time for self-care no matter how busy you are
As spring arrives, I find that clients usually start talking to me about how they want to "up their self-care" but do it within the reality of their lives. Spring can be a really busy season for people - spring sports, Scouts, and music lessons. Fitting in self-care...
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At the Start of the Day
At the Start of the Day Kindle the light within you. Let your breath become vibrant. Stretch your body - reaching for the sky and then bowing to the earth. Let your movements build to be strong and slowly generate heat. Gently circle the neck and shoulders, swirl the...
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When Grief Comes for a Surprise Visit
The other night, I had just dropped both of our kiddos off for a short playdate at a neighbor’s house and was on my way to the grocery store to then go back home and make chicken soup for my husband who was sick – and it was his birthday. It was already 5 pm and we...
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Have an entitled teen? Help them relearn the relationship between privilege and responsibility
I have parents ask me all the time: how do I motivate my child to do better in school (do chores, help out around the house, be nice to their siblings)? What do you do with an entitled teen - who expects to get the latest video game or a cell phone? Answer: help...
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Loved As You Are
Loved As You Are You are unique. There’s only one you. Do I tell you that I love you enough? Enough so that you remember the truth of who you are on days when the world isn’t kind? I don’t love you for what you do, what kind of success you have in life, how well you...
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Listening through the Noise of Daily Life to What Matters
The other day at mass, I noticed an elderly gentleman sitting next to our family. When he stood up, I saw him leaning over in an awkward way with a hunched back and his head tilted to one side. I didn’t know what he was doing or if there was something wrong. I kept...
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What do you do when your child is angry? Here’s the first thing to do.
What do you do when your child is angry? No matter your child's age, the VERY first thing we can do to help the situation is this: YOU as the parent (teacher, grandparent, aunt/uncle, coach) GET GROUNDED. If your "fight or flight" stress response is activated, too,...
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