by Lisa McCrohan | Jul 18, 2013 | Cultivating Compassion
I saw the package on the kitchen island. I wasn’t expecting anything. You know how it is nowadays. We rarely get “fun” mail. And if it is “fun,” it’s an expected delivery from something we’ve ordered on Amazon. This was...
by Lisa McCrohan | Jul 17, 2013 | Cultivating Compassion
These days, I seem to quickly gloss over the “words” someone says. Maybe it’s because I feel like words are easy to say. Thoughtfulness – the kind of that comes from a true offering of self to another — is HARDER. It’s harder in this busy, multi-tasking world...
by Lisa McCrohan | Jul 15, 2013 | Cultivating Compassion
There is much that divides us. The Zimmerman trial brings out, puts on the table, brings to light the hatred that is still so apparent and thriving in our world. We live in a world where hatred still exists. In the blink of an eye, we judge others based on their...
by Lisa McCrohan | Jul 5, 2013 | Cultivating Compassion, Mindful Motherhood, Parenting with Compassion
Today’s Gems of Presence: “Walk beside me.” Back in May, we “farm sat” for a long weekend. Chewy, one of the dogs, never left our son’s side. A few days ago, my son and I were out back playing at the playground. It was getting...
by Lisa McCrohan | Jul 2, 2013 | Cultivating Compassion, Happiness, Delight, Joy, Awe, Mindful Motherhood, Parenting with Compassion
(I just shared this on Facebook tonight, but I thought of how many moms I hear from every week who talk about the “mama’s guilt” they carry and thought this needed to be shared in the blog, too. This post is for all of you who have children and need...
by Lisa McCrohan | Jul 2, 2013 | Cultivating Compassion, Mindful Motherhood, Mindfulness in Everyday Life, Parenting with Compassion
She bent down to look at her five year old superhero. “I see you, Cooper,” she said with a softness that made even me feel like I was wrapped in a warm blanket. Her eyes were full of regard and her arms welcomed her son close to her. My dear friend, Becki, had just...
