The purpose of this practice is to increase the amount of compassion in the world, including self-compassion. This practice can be done anywhere that people congregate. It should be done on strangers and on people you may know, unobtrusively, from a distance. Try to do all five steps on the […]
Inspiration
Come on, get Happy – March 2020
In these uncertain and anxiety provoking times of CODIV-19 when you may feel that your life is being controlled by factors outside of you, it can help to remember what happiness feels like. You may be sad or anxious now, and you have also known happiness. Our emotions always come […]
The Truth About Handling Stress – June 2018
A few years ago I came across the article below from the Hearth and Stroke Foundation about the negative effects of stress on heart health. While it’s all true, and the article has some helpful tips, it doesn’t get at what I have learned is the only sustainable way to […]
January 2018 – Mantra for 2018
Accept what is Let go of what was Have faith in what will be
July 2017 – Setting up your day for inspiration
An invitation from my teacher and friend, Molly Birkholm Watch the very first thought that awakens you as you move from the depths of sleep back into waking life. The first impression, smell, taste, body sensation, or sound. Watch how that initial impression starts to flower open. Then watch how […]
June 2017 – Let Go, Let Come
Here’s a gentle poem by me to shape your June. Let go, let come. With the rhythm of your breath, heart beating softly like a drum. Let go, let come. As day surrenders to the night, moon bows gently to the sun. Let go, let come, let […]
April 2017 – 1 Minute Meditation
Any time you want to access that still point of equanimity within you – that place of simply being, of pure awareness that is free from the distractions of the monkey mind, try this: – place the index and middle fingers of your right hand on your left wrist where […]
March 2017 – The only coaching practice you’ll ever need
Make a list of the things that make you happy. Make a list of the things you do every day. Compare lists. Adjust accordingly. Do this as often as you need to until your life is in alignment with what matters most deeply to you. Have a brilliant life!
January 2017 – The Joy Jar
October 2016 – Gratitude
In Canada we celebrate Thanks Giving in October, as this is when our harvest takes place. While few of us may actually be involved in harvesting the crops of the summer, it is a lovely time of year to take stock of the things for which we are truly grateful. One […]
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