by Lisa McCrohan | Feb 19, 2013 | Cultivating Compassion
I have been recouping from an injury and it’s been oh so humbling, bringing me to what is most important, softening me, and bringing me back into the lap of God…to rest, renew, and heal. I have been in awe of the kindness others have shown us: ~ Neighbors...
by Lisa McCrohan | Feb 16, 2013 | Mindfulness in Everyday Life
Can you imagine a liberal priest is elected the next pope? And in his first address to the faithful, he says: “…and on the matter of gay marriage: Yes. Starting now gay men and women are embraced by this church and their partnership will be recognized, celebrated...
by Lisa McCrohan | Feb 14, 2013 | Cultivating Compassion, Soulful Poetry
Several years ago, a friend invited me to her bridal shower. As we were going around sharing who we were, my friend introduced me as a poet and someone who “always has poetic words that inspire and nourish” her spirit. I was a bit embarrassed being the...
by Lisa McCrohan | Feb 14, 2013 | Happiness, Delight, Joy, Awe, Parenting with Compassion, Soulful Poetry
This is What Love Feels Like Laying down for a nap with my daughter curled up with my belly to her back my arms around her little almost three year old body little feet resting on my thighs rhythmic breathing deeply together we sleep sacred holy complete this is what...
by Lisa McCrohan | Feb 11, 2013 | Happiness, Delight, Joy, Awe
As I am recouping from an injury, I have had the blessing of really appreciating the simple things in our life: the kindness of friends and family who want to help us and provide for us the generosity of others the way my daughter’s smile radiates delight how my...