Emotion /əˈmōSH(ə)n/ A natural instinctive state of mind deriving from one’s circumstances, mood, or relationships with others. -Oxford This is such a great definition. We spend way too much time apologizing for or hiding from our emotions. It’s time to acknowledge them for what they are and give them the credit they deserve. Emotions are […]

Taking Reaction Out of Your Responses Remember a time when you walked away from a conversation or situation, recognizing that you could have handled it better, that your reaction didn’t go how you wanted. Recognizing your reactions is a big step in learning to respond with awareness. However, we often get stuck in a loop […]

The grief we feel when we lose a loved one is not something that there’s an antidote for. It is a tough time on the body, mind and spirit. Oftentimes, there is a lot of avoidance in facing and understanding grief. I’d like to share with you what I have learned through observances and experience […]

Making Meditation Practical Removing Expectations If your mind is anything like a Google search on the word meditation, it’s filled with thoughts of monks high on mountain tops, people sitting cross-legged under trees at sunset, or a pristine beach. Unfortunately, the ideal image alone makes the practice seem unattainable. And with this narrative already started, […]