Stay Calm and Problem Solve

Yesterday I had the most enlightened, dynamic conversation about our country with my shared ride driver – a 28 year old Russian immigrant. In 30 minutes, I got quite a history lesson from his personal experiences. No subject was left uncovered — immigration, gun control, drugs, politics, family and personal conflicts. It was obvious he…

The Practice of Meditation

Perhaps one of the biggest benefits of meditation is how much spaciousness it creates in that crazy racing mind of ours. Meditation is like a major decluttering experience for our busy brains. I remember so very well the first time I attempted to meditate. Let’s just say it didn’t go so well — not…

Time for Change

It’s been a while since I’ve blogged though there has been so much on my mind and in my heart to write about. Over the past few months there have been many reminders of how quickly lives can change. What concerns me is how quickly we forget the lessons learned and go back to…

What the world needs now

The past several months we have witnessed incredible devastation and loss of human lives due to hurricanes, earthquakes, wildfires, the tragic event in Las Vegas and the loss of U S. soldiers So many people have suffered a myriad of physical, emotional and psychological traumas through their personal experiences with each of these events. More…

Vunerability

It takes a tremendous amount of courage to face our own vulnerabilities Yet it is the only way to free our authentic self so we can be our absolute best. I’ve spent the past several years committed to mindfulness so that I could free myself from making the same mistakes over and over…