by Lisa McCrohan | Mar 3, 2014 | Mindfulness in Everyday Life, Parenting with Compassion
“The deepest form of generosity is presence.” – Tara Brach I don’t remember a moment from childhood where my mom hurried me. I’m sure there were moments – given how much my parents went through in their twenties, God, there had to have been moments....
by Lisa McCrohan | Feb 19, 2014 | Cultivating Compassion, Mindfulness in Everyday Life
A month ago, I started to ask myself three questions. I wanted to live with deeper intention, calm, and clarity. AND I wanted to react a heck of a lot less to the stress in my life and the people I love. I’ve noticed a huge shift in how I am living. And I...
by Lisa McCrohan | Jan 30, 2014 | Mindfulness in Everyday Life, Parenting with Compassion
This morning, my husband, Brian, took the kiddos to their dentist appointment. Ahhh, a few hours at home by. my. self. I have needed this time alone. I had the (crazy!) expectation back in December that “once this holiday season is over, once I am done with a...
by Lisa McCrohan | Dec 20, 2013 | Mindful Motherhood, Mindfulness in Everyday Life, Parenting with Compassion
“Mommmmmmmyyyyy,” my three year old called to me to come into my bedroom. I was in a hurry, showering quickly, sighing as I put my hair up in a ponytail yet again, and worrying about getting out the door. In the first few seconds, I was annoyed she called me. But half...
by Lisa McCrohan | Dec 2, 2013 | Happiness, Delight, Joy, Awe, Mindful Motherhood, Mindfulness in Everyday Life
Today I am not rushing. Even as I write this, I feel the old familiar desire to speed up and check things off my “to do” list before I pick the kiddos up from school. I look around me – the sliding glass door in our kitchen that leads to the...
by Lisa McCrohan | Nov 25, 2013 | Cultivating Compassion, Mindfulness in Everyday Life
Before you peel the apples for your famous apple pie, run to the store to pick up last minute munchies, or vacuum the house (again), this holiday season, make a P.A.C. with yourself. What’s a P.A.C.? It’s your intention, cue, prompt, wake up call to getting grounded,...
