by Lisa McCrohan | Jul 2, 2013 | Cultivating Compassion, Mindful Motherhood, Mindfulness in Everyday Life, Parenting with Compassion
She bent down to look at her five year old superhero. “I see you, Cooper,” she said with a softness that made even me feel like I was wrapped in a warm blanket. Her eyes were full of regard and her arms welcomed her son close to her. My dear friend, Becki, had just...
by Lisa McCrohan | Jun 29, 2013 | Happiness, Delight, Joy, Awe, Mindfulness in Everyday Life
Today’s Gem of Joy: People often come to me already aware/awake that they want to live an intentional life, that how they are currently doing things isn’t working, and they want to be happy and feel connected. But they want to know HOW. How do I...
by Lisa McCrohan | Jun 28, 2013 | Happiness, Delight, Joy, Awe
New to the Daily Delight Project? Here’s the scoop: I believe in the power of delight to transform our hearts, relationships, and lives. For six months, from Juen 24, 2013 until December 24, 2013, I am pausing for a moment everyday and asking the question:...
by Lisa McCrohan | Jun 25, 2013 | Happiness, Delight, Joy, Awe
I believe that delight is our true nature. Our busy, hurried, always-on-the-go lives leave us fried, frazzled, treating ourselves harshly, and reacting to our dear ones out of stress and fear instead of responding with love. It squeezes the delight right out of us. ...
by Lisa McCrohan | Jun 18, 2013 | Happiness, Delight, Joy, Awe
Gem of Truth: How many of us hold back? Hold back from saying, “I love you” or telling a dear one how you light up when they are with you? Hold back from appreciating this life of yours and being grateful? Hold back from asking for what you want? Asking for support, a...