Loving-Kindness on MLK Day

“I have decided to stick to love…Hate is too great a burden to bear.”—Martin Luther King Jr In honor of MLK Day, I’d like to invite you to practice loving yourself. If that sounds like a little too much, try simply taking better care of yourself or focusing on your...

Hibernate, Contemplate, and Nurture Your Authenticity

Whether we find the cold weather pleasant or unpleasant, the season of winter has a gift for us.   This time of year can be a little confusing because everything in nature is calling us inward. Yet the holidays call us outward. Try to move gently through the next...

Creating a mindful 2016

This is the time of year when we think about what we care about most and how we want to live. I’d like to share an activity that will help you get clear on what you want to create this year. You can start by giving yourself some time to retreat even if it’s just for a...

Mindfulness practice can help you sleep better

One way to get a good night’s sleep is to manage your stress level during the day. If you’re like most people you’re racing from one task to another all day long. Heart rate and blood pressure increases. The blood rushes to the arms and legs preparing you to fight or...