I recently finished reading "Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself" by Kristin Neff and it brought me a lot of hope. I have spent way too much time beating myself up over a variety of things and sitting in feelings of guilt and shame for way too long. Neff assures us there's... Continue Reading →
"A close friendship is one of the most influential and important relationships a human life can contain. Anyone will tell you that! But most people don't talk about what it really takes to stay friends for the long haul..." This quote is from the back cover description for a book I recently finished, "Big Friendship:... Continue Reading →
I really enjoyed this book and I think you will too. As with most things in life, marriage is more fulfilling when you pay attention to it. Through a more mindful relationship with your partner you can wade the trials and tribulations of married life with more respect and ease. I read "Everybody Fights" by... Continue Reading →
The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World by His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Douglas Carlton Abrams really puts things into perspective and I'm excited that it could make all the difference. I've always been one to feel guilt for experiencing joyous emotions when I know others are suffering so... Continue Reading →
One of my all time favorite authors is Glennon Doyle. I started following her blog ten years ago when my children were babies and I seemed to relate to every insightful word she wrote. I also fell in love with her TED Talk from 2013 that truly helped me see the world differently. She helped... Continue Reading →
Quick and simple mindfulness ideas 