Last year, I used the following process to help me find a bit of ease when I was feeling overwhelmed by all the obligations, pressures and self-imposed ‘shoulds’ of the holidays. You can read the original post here. Well, I’m back in the place of overwhelm again. We leave for Kansas tomorrow (tomorrow!) and I [...]
Wanted: Allies. (who are yours?)
December 7, 2010 By 9 Comments
On Feeling Alone – Together
November 23, 2010 By 17 Comments
Lately, I’ve been feeling intensely alone. Not lonely. I very seldom feel lonely. Here’s how I distinguish between the two: Loneliness is that desire to be with other people when you are by yourself. That feeling you get when you really want others (or one particular other) near you. Alone is something deeper. You can [...]
Holiday Madness Without; Ease and Wellbeing Within
November 8, 2010 By 4 Comments
(It is possible.) We’re entering Holiday Madness. The external signs (the music, sales, signs, advertisements…) are already obvious. The internal signs… perhaps not yet quite so obvious. We’re still on the edge of the holidays, after all, not right in the middle of them. Internal signs? Yes. That sense of impending doom, of stress and [...]
The Dark Side of Self-Care
October 26, 2010 By 12 Comments
Most people agree that self-care is pretty important, right? Also, most people agree (at least in theory) that they are more efficient, kind, effective, and loving when they are regularly doing the things that nourish and support them. Right? Ok, then. What’s stopping us from making self-care our number one priority? I have an answer. [...]
