by Lisa Kohn | Jan 29, 2024 | Resilience
Again, a yoga practice. Again, exactly what I needed to hear. I remember when I first heard this, when I crawled into Al-Anon decades (and decades) ago. “You’re exactly where you need to be,” they told me. That gave me such freedom to begin to accept myself as I was,...
by Lisa Kohn | Nov 27, 2023 | Recovery
When I accept myself just as I am, then I can change. I heard this quote again today. I’m stuck in not accepting today. Not accepting others. Not accepting situations. Not accepting my reactions. Especially my reactions. I somehow think I should be “better about this”...
by Lisa Kohn | Sep 18, 2023 | Recovery, Resilience
I am still wrapping my head around this. I know I’m not the only one, because when I share this thought with my clients, they inadvertently pause to write it down and take it in. Anger is not bad. It is not evil or sinful or “Cain-like” as I was taught. Anger is,...
by Lisa Kohn | Sep 11, 2023 | Recovery
Before we began our yoga practice, the instructor encouraged us to set an intention for our practice. Mine was clear. Be me. Be me fully, wholly, and completely. I am playing more and more with letting myself just be – as I am, with no need to be better or try harder...
by Lisa Kohn | Aug 28, 2023 | Resilience
The other day, as I hugged my older child, I shared a truth with them. “I just like to love,” I said. They laughed and replied, “I know.” I guess I don’t hide it well, my delight in loving. I like giving to others and connecting. I like hugging and having deep,...