The lotus blooms from the mud

The lotus blooms from the mud

by | May 18, 2020 | Resilience

I’ve heard this saying numerous times. The lotus blooms from the mud. I think many of us use this statement to help ourselves feel better about whatever mud we’re in, literally or metaphorically. In order for me to bloom in all my beauty, maybe I need pain and...
The perfection of now

The perfection of now

by | May 11, 2020 | Resilience

I can feel myself tense. And tense some more. And tense some more. And then I remember, “Exactly where and how I am, right now, is perfect.” It’s easy for me to forget that. It’s easy for me to worry…and to not even realize I’m worrying. It’s easy for me to get caught...
(How) Are you taking care of yourself?

(How) Are you taking care of yourself?

by | May 4, 2020 | Recovery, Resilience

Nearly every conversation I’m having with clients right now includes at least a few minutes about how they are (or are not) taking care of themselves. The conversation usually starts with my pointing out what is, to me, the obvious… “You know, it’s really hard right...
I will wrap myself in love

I will wrap myself in love

by | Apr 20, 2020 | Recovery, Resilience

Over six years ago I had a bout of insomnia that knocked me to my knees. Actually, that felled me to my face. I don’t need to go into details, but I was hurting. And I was hurting for a long time. Long story short, I’m facing some of that again. Not nearly, not ever,...
We can always begin again

We can always begin again

by | Apr 13, 2020 | Resilience

One of the ways I’ve been upping my self-care is through my yoga practice. More and more yoga practice. I am lucky that my yoga studio runs and posts new virtual classes every day. It is a saving grace for me. As I practiced the other day, the teacher offered this...
Let the sunshine in

Let the sunshine in

by | Apr 6, 2020 | Recovery, Resilience

Life feels like a balancing act right now. Even more than usual. Dipping into the news so that I’m aware. Extracting myself from the magnetic negative pull. Acknowledging my emotions – the fear, anxiety, sadness, and grief. Easing myself into calm, peace, hope, and...