Plus awareness & mindfulness, control & judgement, etc I was in the passenger seat, feeling grumpy for a handful of reasons. The reasons were all valid—especially since plans weren’t unfolding…
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From patience to presence to resilience (a.k.a. “yoga off the mat”) When I first started practicing yoga, one of the many things I appreciated was how I could actually practice…
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They’re medicinal & balancing (until they’re not) We see and hear it everywhere: “movement is medicine.” It’s true, but it’s not to be overlooked that intentional stillness is medicinal, too….
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The positive ripple effect of physical & mental stability & mobility It can feel frivolous to write about movement and wellness when so much of the world seems caught in…
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Life lessons from a fuzzy friend stuck behind a windowpane A big buzzy bumblebee trapped indoors—despite many open windows—reminded me of an important life lesson last week. It felt especially…
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Effective everyday mindfulness tools despite an inconsistent meditation practice Whenever someone asks me what my meditation practice looks like, the answer depends on the day, and sometimes that answer (or…
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And what it means to be “seated” During a time of transitioning seasons, unpredictable global events, and distractions on distractions, now is as good a time as any to get…
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Questions and mindfulness-based solutions to carry on while others are suffering “There’s a lot going on right now” is a phrase I find myself and others saying lately, almost relentlessly,…
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navigating holiday interactions, an italian immigrant story & (obviously) gratitude
Posted: November 30, 2024 by
nostalgic holiday feels & my neapolitan heritage My Italian-American grandparents, Dee and Frank, were proud to be both Italian and American. In the spirit of gratitude and acknowledging our lineage…
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…a simple, natural, everyday thing. Like “wellness,” the term “mindfulness” can sometimes be convoluted, confusing, and intimidating – like what exactly is it, and how / when / why do…
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The Four Rememberings:1. To recognize reality directly (who we are).2. To rest in that.3. To release all doubts.4. To roam freely like a happy dog. Eric Colvic, quoted by Tara…
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There’s a crack, a crack in everything / That’s how the light gets in. Leonard Cohen Even when armed with an arsenal of mindfulness and self-care tools, life can present it’s…
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