by Lisa Kohn | Sep 25, 2023 | Recovery, Resilience
I’m pretty sure I’m repeating myself, but I don’t really care. First, I think this is worth repeating, and second, I, for one at least, need to hear it over and over (and over) again. Where I put my attention is up to me. What I focus on is my choice. What I keep in...
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 | Sep 4, 2023 | Recovery
This powerful poem by ansel elkins was pasted in my Facebook group for Moonie Second Gens. It floored me. I don’t know if it resounds as deeply and mind-shatteringly for people who weren’t raised with strict, confining religious teachings – and specifically strict and...
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,...
