Mindful Moment: Someday
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...
Tips for Everyday Mindfulness # 6: The Way
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...
Mindful Moment: The Sofa in our Kitchen
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...
Don’t figure it out
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”...
Broken Warrior Strength
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...
Mindful Moment: Thich Nhat Hanh (again!)
Oh how I love Thich Nhat Hanh! He has these these simple, lovely phrases for lightening and softening the heart that we can incorporate into any day we're having...any moment, actually! Here's one...
Having a “metta moment”
Welcome to the April Carnival of Natural Parenting: Compassionate Advocacy This post was written for inclusion in the monthly Carnival of Natural Parenting hosted by Code Name: Mama and Hobo Mama....
Everyday Resurrection
Everyday Resurrection There comes a moment when you know that you can no longer keep digging in the past searching for the magical golden “why” that you think will finally heal that one tender...
A Lenten Metta Meditation
My friend and colleague, Julie Kaus, recently shared this version of Metta meditation found in Pocketful of Miracles by Joan Borysenko: "May I be at peace, May my heart remain open, May I awaken to...
Lent: the classic question…revised
Lent starts up this Wednesday. For us Christian/Catholic folks that usually means we ask the classic Lenten question: "What are you giving up for Lent?!" We say things like our beloved indulgent...
Love’s Quietness: My Husband’s Everyday Valentine Gift
“True inward quietness…is not vacancy, but stability—the steadfastness of a single purpose.” -Caroline Stephen Last night I felt drawn to go back and read some journals from years past. I happened...
On Our Son’s Fourth Birthday – Let Your Light Shine!
Our son turned four today. Our “baby” is a little boy! After a day hanging with grandma and grandpa, blowing out the candles, opening presents and tucking my little superhero into bed, I sat down...
