by Sarah Rudell Beach | Jan 7, 2019
Our most important self-care is tending to the mundane needs of the body. When we think of self-care, we often think of massages and pedicures. But some of the most important self-care activities are those that tend to the more mundane needs of the body: getting...
by Sarah Rudell Beach | Dec 10, 2018
“We spend our entire lives communicating.” So opens the preface to Oren Jay Sofer’s Say What You Mean: A Mindful Approach to Nonviolent Communication. It’s such an obvious statement, but one that we don’t really appreciate. The word...
by Sarah Rudell Beach | Dec 3, 2018
Ah, yes, it’s that time of year when the days get colder and darker and we honor our body’s natural inclination to turn inward and be silent— OH, WAIT. THAT’S NOT HOW WE DO IT. Instead, we rush to mail our holiday greetings, attend all the gay...
by Sarah Rudell Beach | Nov 26, 2018
‘Tis the season for resolutions, goal-setting, and happiness-seeking. It’s a natural desire to want to improve yourself, accomplish new things, and bring joy to your life. In fact, when we’re asked what our ultimate desire is, we often reply, “to be...
by Sarah Rudell Beach | Nov 19, 2018
The holidays may be “the most wonderful time of the year” and “the hap-happiest season of all,” but sometimes all the marshmallow toasting and parties for hosting and excessive snow-blowing leave us … less than glowing. We officially...
by Sarah Rudell Beach | Nov 12, 2018
Sometimes you’re just sitting in a movie theater, munching your popcorn and Milk Duds and enjoying an animated feature with your children, when a truth bomb lands in your lap and you nearly spill your $5 Diet Coke. This happened to me last weekend as I watched...
