5 Reminders for Managing Judgment

Hi dear friends, For many years I’ve been in a self-study of sorts on the topic of judgment. Long ago, a teacher of mine tasked me with the practice of simply noticing the moments where I engaged in judgment. As someone who believes so strongly in my own kind-hearted nature,...

Well-Being

Remember It’s Important to Take a Break

Hello friends! I know that time, and schedules, and planning have all been turned upside down in this very strange year! We’ve talked a lot, here in the blog about shifting our expectations, being resilient, and how to be understanding in a time of uncertainty. How often, though, do we...

Mindfulness

Finding Stability in an Uncertain World

Hello again, my friends. We’ve made it through another week, and I am so grateful that you all are here. These times are so odd, and uncomfortable, and uncertain, but what gives me great relief is knowing that we can all “gather” here on Sundays and be together in this...

Happiness

Give Yourself Permission

As children, we are taught to always ask permission. You want to go somewhere? Ask permission. You want to eat something? Ask permission. You want to do something? Ask permission. You want to see a friend? Ask permission. Permission was always asked before doing anything, at least if you wanted...

Mindfulness

How to Deal with Rejection

Rejection can be a real drag. We get our hopes and expectations up and sometimes, we just don’t get that job, relationship, opportunity, invite, etc. that we really want. Even though we can experience a vast array of sad emotions when things don’t really work out the way we want...

Happiness

The 5 Best Pieces of Advice I’ve Received

Do you ever have one of those moments, where you hear a sound bite or a quote, and you know it has just changed your life? Or have you ever had a conversation with someone you admire, and they bestow upon you advice that makes you see life from a...

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