The Power of Compassion in Shared Humanity Why must we experience loss and pain before we learn to share in the burdens of others’ grief? Through the birth and struggles of illness with my first son, I discovered the profound truth that joy and sorrow are meant to be shared. While we may never fully…
Family conflict during the Holidays. Ugh. It happens often and for some families, is inevitable. The Season is upon us, so to safeguard the harmony of your family Christmas, here are 5 Guidelines for Building Better Relationships. These guidelines arise from my life observations as well as my studies in yoga philosophy and my personal spiritual…
Okay ladies, here are my last “real time” stress busters (for this week anyway). 1. Stress scenario: There is not enough time in the day to get everything done.2. Solution: This is a tough one, but we must tackle it. Identify time wasters: 1. Stress: Immediate overload. You need help now!2. Solution: 3. Overall Benefits: More time for You. More time for Others. A…
Each day, I am guilty of multi-tasking. I’ve been known to brush my teeth while folding clothes and changing a diaper, for example. Today, the stress scenario is multi-tasking. What to do? I must continuously remind myself to follow my own advice on a daily basis. This is important. I always earnestly strive to practice…
Sometimes it creeps up on you, sometimes it crashes into you, sometimes it consumes you, but frequently it seems, stress seems to be just around the next corner. My day is going smoothly, and then something ALWAYS happens to interrupt my “zen” flow. Reality! You wake up late or you wake up too early. You…