Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn says that the richness of present-moment experience is in the richness of life itself. Too often we let our thinking and our beliefs about what we “know” prevent us from seeing things as they really are. We tend to take the ordinary for granted and fail to grasp the extraordinariness of the ordinary. To see the richness …
Breathe In. Breathe Out. Breathe Deep.
“Our breath is constantly rising and falling, ebbing and flowing, entering and leaving our bodies. Full body breathing is an extraordinary symphony of both powerful and subtle movements that massage our internal organs, oscillate our joints, and alternately tone and release all the muscles in the body. It is a full participation in life.” – Donna Farhi What is the …
Connect by Daring to Disconnect (Part 2)
“Connection is inevitable, distraction is a choice.” — Alex Soojung-Kim Pang I did it! I was able to “Connect by Daring to Disconnect” this past week while attending my yoga and hiking retreat in Sedona. I didn’t text, send emails, look at Facebook or watch TV for four days. Here’s what I learned about myself from it all: • I …
Connect by Daring to Disconnect
I’m leaving today for a four day hiking and yoga retreat in Sedona, Arizona. Here’s how the facilitator Laurene describes the retreat: “Imagine a time away where your only responsibility is to care for and honor yourself and allow your creative spirit to shine. Do something today that your future self will thank you for.” What better time for me …
Take Control of Your Health (Records)
“It’s your health, so it’s time you take control of all the information about it.” – Melinda Beck I hesitate to add anything to your to-do list; I know that many of the women I invite to read my blog are already overwhelmed with day-to-day duties and stress. But I have always believed that a great way to de-stress is …