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 | 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,...
by Lisa Kohn | Aug 7, 2023 | Resilience
“My heart is at ease knowing that what was meant for me will never miss me, and that what misses me was never meant for me.” Imam Al-Shafi’i I came upon this quote today. It brought me peace. What a concept. That what was meant for me will never miss me and that what...
by Lisa Kohn | Jul 31, 2023 | Resilience
Once again, I heard this in yoga class…but it’s so so so true. So easy to forget, but so so so true. Pain happens. Sometimes pain really, really happens. But how much I suffer with it is at least somewhat in my control…and therefore optional. I know my yoga instructor...
by Lisa Kohn | Jul 10, 2023 | Resilience
I was on the phone with a client the other day, reminding them that being human and messy is normal and good. It’s still something I’m learning, day by day, and it’s also something I can teach and share. I feel particularly messy right now, and I’m sitting with it and...
by Lisa Kohn | Jun 12, 2023 | Resilience
I am back at my yoga practice! First time since New Year’s – my last surgery. In fact, I am back at the studio! First time since…well since before it all began. Since April, 2022. There are no words for how amazing it feels. How grounding. How healing. How grieving....
