Category Archives: Mindfulness
Finding Summer During A Winter of Depression
“In the midst of winter I found there was, within me, an invincible summer.” – Alber Camus A few weeks ago, after several weeks of punishing wind and sub-zero temperatures, during which everyone in my community had all holed up … Continue reading
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Tagged grief, handling feelings, living in the moment, loneliness, loss, meaning, mindfulness, self-care
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How My Dog Taught Me To Live In The Moment
“What day is it?” “It’s today,” squeaked Piglet. “My favorite day,” said Pooh. A.A. Milne Lola – my 4-yr-old, 70-lb Labrador Retriever – is still quite the puppy. She wriggles and whines and loves to push on her squeaky giraffe … Continue reading
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Tagged balance, letting go of control, living in the moment, meaning, mindfulness
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3 Steps To Breaking Bad (Habits)
Okay, all you New Year’s resolution people – this one’s for you. A habit in and of itself is not necessarily a bad thing. Our brain likes making habits, because habits allow the brain to function more efficiently. Take, for … Continue reading
Posted in Balance, Life Lines, Mindfulness, The Change Process
Tagged change, habits, inner critic, New Year's resolutions, self esteem, self-improvement
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Ride Every Stride – Mindfulness In Relationships
Like many writers, I often find it difficult to actually write. During my morning computer time, I am super good at finding multiple and varied (would it be bragging to say creative?) ways of distracting myself from what I came … Continue reading
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Yoga for Healing, Mind and Body
This week’s blog is a guest post from my friend and fellow psychotherapist, Kendra McCallie, LIMHP, LLC. Her thoughtful writing about the benefits of yoga for healing both our minds and our bodies is compelling. Enjoy her fresh voice, and … Continue reading
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