The Journey by Mary Oliver

Mar 26, 2019 | Inspiration, Mindfulness, Self-Compassion

Leaving the self-critical voice behind and choosing kindness.  Enjoy this poem by the late Mary Oliver. One day you finally knew what you had to do, and began, though the voices around you kept shouting their bad advice – – – though the whole house began to tremble...

Self-Compassion isn’t always Soft and Cuddly

Sep 30, 2018 | Inspiration, Mindfulness, Self-Compassion

Some of us care tend to care for ourselves when things get touch by getting more comfortable, cocooning, soothing and comforting ourselves.  This is the ‘yin’ aspect of self-compassion. Some of us are first inspired to move into action, protecting our best...

Forgiveness Practice

Jun 18, 2017 | Blog, Health, Inspiration, Mindfulness

Like many of us, I too have someone in my life I am having trouble forgiving.  I do realize that this block to forgiveness is not serving me any longer. That resentment actually hurts me. And although I will certainly never condone bad behaviour, and I am clear that I...

Giving Thanks

Nov 26, 2016 | Inspiration, Mindfulness

A Hindu blessing, from the Bhagavad Gita, to say before meals: This ritual is One. The food is One. We who offer the food are One. The fire of hunger is also One. All action is One. We who understand this are One....

What if others could hear your inner critic?

Apr 4, 2016 | Health, Inspiration, Meditations, Mindfulness

Pep Talk from Kid President

Nov 15, 2015 | Blog, Inspiration, Self-Compassion