Archive for September 2013
Being Present is a Present
I have spent a bit of time this past week talking about something that we all strive for; to be PRESENT in our own lives. An example I often use is we each can think of a time when we got in the car and drove to our destination and then once we arrived, we realized that we don’t really recall the actual drive; we have no specific memory…
Read MoreAttention is Generous
You never know when inspiration will strike; the trick is paying enough attention to notice when it does. A few months ago I was in my daughter’s classroom for the end of the year writing celebration; an opportunity for the children to read something aloud that they created in school. On the back table my daughter’s teacher had baked some muffins and…
Read MoreBody and Soul
A few months ago I took a class with the wonderful Dana Flynn; the founder of Laughing Lotus Yoga. After class, as I often do, I jotted down a couple of thoughts. I happened to be flipping through my notebook recently and stumbled upon her words. They instantly became the inspiration for my classes last week.…
Read MoreIt’s time to “Refill to be Well”
I find, as many of us do, that when I have less time for myself I feel less myself. I have so enjoyed these last few weeks of uninterupted together summer time with my kids. (I am actually not being sarcastic) However, my “Well” feels a little bit dry. This past week in my classes I focused on the importance of nourishing…
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