My Favorite Books About Mindfulness

My Favorite Books About Mindfulness

Interested in learning more about mindfulness and meditation? The best way to learn about mindfulness is to practice, but for us left-brain Buddhas, we may want to read a book or two to get the lay of the land before we embark on our journey. Whether you are new to...
My Word for 2015: abunDANCE!

My Word for 2015: abunDANCE!

Two years ago, my word-of-the-year was Breathe. For 2014, it was Dance. (And also Frog — you can read more about that here.) Breathe. Dance. Humans have been doing both of those things since the beginning of our existence, as each is absolutely necessary for us...
Welcome, Christmas

Welcome, Christmas

As we count down the last few days until Christmas, I’m wrapping presents, baking cookies, and enjoying the leisurely pace of Winter Break. I’m sharing this post I wrote last year about teaching my children about the true meaning of Christmas. Enjoy...
You are an Artist. Make Art.

You are an Artist. Make Art.

“I don’t have a creative bone in my body.” “I am SO not an artist!” “I have many talents, but art is not one of them.” My whole life, I’ve told myself variations of these statements, insisting that I am NOT AT ALL...
Honoring the Ambivalence of Motherhood

Honoring the Ambivalence of Motherhood

 “My children cause me the most exquisite suffering of which I have any experience. It is the suffering of ambivalence: the murderous alternation between bitter resentment and raw-edged nerves, and blissful gratification and tenderness.”  Adrienne Rich, Of Woman Born ...
My Favorite Books About Mindfulness

The Benefits of Mindfulness and Meditation

You’re hearing about mindfulness everywhere, right? That’s because there are amazing benefits to mindfulness and meditation! Much of the research on mindfulness and meditation reveals the amazing neuroplasticity of our brains — while we used to think...