by Lisa McCrohan | Mar 3, 2014 | Mindfulness in Everyday Life, Parenting with Compassion
“The deepest form of generosity is presence.” – Tara Brach I don’t remember a moment from childhood where my mom hurried me. I’m sure there were moments – given how much my parents went through in their twenties, God, there had to have been moments....
by Lisa McCrohan | Feb 19, 2014 | Cultivating Compassion, Mindfulness in Everyday Life
A month ago, I started to ask myself three questions. I wanted to live with deeper intention, calm, and clarity. AND I wanted to react a heck of a lot less to the stress in my life and the people I love. I’ve noticed a huge shift in how I am living. And I...
by Lisa McCrohan | Jan 30, 2014 | Mindfulness in Everyday Life, Parenting with Compassion
This morning, my husband, Brian, took the kiddos to their dentist appointment. Ahhh, a few hours at home by. my. self. I have needed this time alone. I had the (crazy!) expectation back in December that “once this holiday season is over, once I am done with a...
by Lisa McCrohan | Jan 8, 2014 | Cultivating Compassion, Parenting with Compassion, Soulful Poetry
Cradling You By Lisa McCrohan Tonight, you snuggled close to me, asked me to stay, wrapped my arms around you. Listening to the rain and you breathing, I cradled you. You who are almost up to my shoulders and only six years old! Today another mom told me her nine year...
by Lisa McCrohan | Jan 3, 2014 | Mindful Motherhood, Parenting with Compassion
Last year, Rachel Macy Stafford, The Hands Free Mama, wrote to me and asked, “Can I quote you in my upcoming book, Hands Free Mama?” She had a particular post in mind (originally written for a local publication, republished here). I’m really...