Modeling Kindness
We spend a good chunk of time talking to our kiddos about kindness. We tell them not to bully, to include others, to notice when someone is sitting alone, and to think about how their words and actions make another person feel. Yet during those moments of guidance, we often miss an important part of […]
Autumn is Here
Autumn has always felt less like a fresh start and more like a chance to settle back into ourselves. Summer can be busy with family travel, camp schedules, and wonderfully messy agendas to fill the short summer season. However, fall often feels quieter and simpler. Routines return, the days begin to change, the colors around […]
Replacing Noise with Bliss
Some mornings, the world feels loud before I even have my first cup of coffee. Yes, I have written about morning coffee meditations and embracing the simple moments before we enter the day. But let’s be honest, I cannot achieve that zen continuously because life takes over. That does not mean I do not try. […]
Calm Is A Skill
No matter your age, we are all chasing a bit more calm in our world. As I have learned, calm is a skill, something we learn over time. Yes, in some respects, the emotion of calm may come naturally, such as resting at the spa or taking a walk in nature. But overall, cultivating emotional […]
Mindful Parenting Is Not “Perfect” Parenting
Parenting comes with many challenges, joys, and unexpected turns. Let us be clear: no parent is perfect, and there is no ingredient that constructs “perfect” parenting. What we can do is try our best each day. We know the daily grind: school schedules, work responsibilities, and the constant stream of advice from books, social media, […]
Every Day Meditation: Simple Practices To Try
Meditation is often pictured as a person sitting in silence for an hour with complete stillness of mind. That is certainly not me, let alone not having that time. Such an image may feel out of reach for many of us living with work, family, and daily responsibilities. Meditation does not have to be complicated, […]
Growth At Any Age
As we get older, our bodies remind us of time passing. Trust me, I am feeling it in my back and knees these days. Aging (or growth, as some call it) can mean menopause, hair thinning, a few more wrinkles, or pounds that never quite go away. Along with those physical shifts often comes a […]
The Benefits of Life Mentors
Mentorship is not just for students or those early in their careers, I have found that having a mentor is a lifelong gift. I have been fortunate to have a few incredible mentors in my circle, each serving their own unique purpose. Some have guided me professionally, and others emotionally or spiritually. Each one has […]
Hello, Summer
And just like that it is summer. How was your winter, spring and fall? I am sure that is a loaded question given the how much we do each day, week and month. My past months were filled with lessons, new skills, graduate school and lots of beautiful growth both. In the same breadth, my […]
Art and Mental Care
Did you know that art and mental wellness are connected? Either it be creating or being a spectator, art can open doors to emotional well-being in ways we might not expect. When I first picked up a paintbrush during my twenties, I was not aiming to create a masterpiece, I was aiming to find peace […]