Hello friends. I've written and re-written this post so many times I've lost count. I started by saying how this was a collective awakening for our country and then realized how rooted in white privilege that comment was and that Black people have been living this collective awakening for over 400 hundred years. I wrote [...]
Hello friends. I hope everyone is taking good care of yourselves. I mentioned in my Social Distancing Tips and Tools post, I always say there is never a good time to start meditating, but I recant. This is it. These are the moments we meditate for. But like so many things in life, we can’t [...]
I'm not sure about you, but I think the adrenaline surrounding preparation last week has officially met the reality of acceptance this week which admittedly feels pretty unsettling. And, it made me a lil' curious about perspective. What if this experience wasn't happening to us but for us? What if the fear, angst and [...]
Hello friends. I know these are uncertain times, and trust me, I'm feeling it all along with you. But if I'm being honest, social distancing in the midst of a health crisis AND as a natural introvert (who can certainly enjoy extrovert moments) is kind of my sweet spot. So I've reflected on my own [...]
Hello friends. I hope everyone is taking good care of yourselves. Like so many of us, my screen time has increased significantly. I love the opportunity to connect with clients, family and friends via Zoom, but there is no denying a different quality of our online reactions that can simply feel exhausting and frankly a [...]
One of the practices I love to introduce to people I work with is the concept of creating a joy list. Now stay with me, I assure you it is more practical than pollyanna. The idea is that we keep an accessible and compiled list of what feels fulfilling, nourishing, and nurturing when it comes [...]
It's no secret that I am a lifetime seeker of all things health, wellness, and spirituality. I've gathered my top picks of books that have and continue to influence my perspective on the mind, body, and spirit connection - just in time for summer. Many of these are referenced in Here We Grow and have traveled with [...]
Oh goodness, the upcoming winter solstice has me feeling all reflective. And I'm becoming aware that when I'm feeling reflective, I bake challah, a whole lotta challah. While I do love the final product of a house that smells like fresh baked bread and the joy I feel as I prepare to gift it to [...]
One of the holiday triggers that is very common around this time of year is gift giving. The stress of finding the "perfect" gift for a friend, loved one or even a casual workplace get together can feel overwhelming. Which is why being mindful about our gift giving can be a powerful practice. By focusing [...]
I like to call this the season of OY and JOY! It's a way to embrace my Jewish roots and acknowledge that the holidays are mix of all types of emotions, and all of it is welcome. As I shared in my 5 Tips to Mindfully Manage Holiday Stress, this is an exciting time of [...]
