Reconnecting with Siblings
This past week, my sister made the move from Wisconsin and now lives just 10 minutes from me. I am thrilled! She is the oldest of four siblings. I am the youngest. In the photo above, that’s her on the … Continued
Screen Free Shabbat Revisited
A few years ago, I challenged myself to use the screen less and be present more. So, I took on Screen Free Shabbat. I lasted a good while, but as in so many challenges, this one sort of fell by … Continued
Back to Basics
Today, I’m going back to basics – taking care of yourself so that you can be present for others in the best way possible. Let’s be real here. For people of my generation, many of us were taught that you … Continued
Glimmers and Treasures and Such
I was introduced to a new meaning for the word “glimmer” recently. Glimmers are those moments in your day that make you feel joy, happiness, peace or gratitude. I thought what a sweet word, glimmer. And then I realized that’s … Continued
Volunteering: A Win-Win
Last week was National Volunteer Week, a week to recognize and celebrate those volunteers who make their communities and the world a better place. This is also a time to encourage acts of volunteerism, calling on others to give their … Continued
Lessons from Pa Bailey
“All you can take with you is that which you’ve given away.” This is the guiding principle for Bailey Bros. Building & Loan’s founder, Peter “Pa” Bailey, in the movie classic It’s a Wonderful Life. The antithesis of corporate greed, … Continued
Breath Balm, Get Calm, Carry On
Breath balm is a thing, a type of vapor rub that can help you breathe easier when you have some congestion. Kind of like the old Vicks Vaporub mom used to slather on your chest when you had a cough, … Continued
A Labyrinth Experience
A friend recently asked me for more information about one of my favorite topics, labyrinths. So, I searched this blog for articles I had written in the past to send to him. Weirdly, there weren’t any. Labyrinths have come up … Continued
The Gift of Radical Kindness (to yourself)
If you’ve ever listened to or read anything from Dr. Kristin Neff, you know something about self-compassion. A professor at University of Texas, Austin, Dr. Neff is one of the leading experts on the topic. It’s often easy for us … Continued
The What, Why, and How of Guided Imagery Meditation
As someone who meditates everyday and also leads group meditations, one of my most powerful tools is guided imagery. It works as an object of focus, similar to the breath, helping to guide your thoughts. This means there’s no focusing … Continued