by Lisa McCrohan | Sep 8, 2011 | Mindfulness in Everyday Life, Parenting with Compassion
My brother got married this past weekend (elegant. lovely. relaxing leisurely with loved ones). Waiting for the reception to start, Brian took little C. outside where we just had the ceremony to walk around. While outside, Brian had the idea to snap a few pictures...
by Lisa McCrohan | Aug 31, 2011 | Mindfulness in Everyday Life, Soulful Poetry
The Way It is in spaciousness that we breathe find stillness to rest in allowing what is to be letting go of expectations and embracing gentleness as the way to truly heal. Opening and softening, we become. This is how we unlearn our way back to God. © 2011 Lisa A....
by Lisa McCrohan | Aug 24, 2011 | Happiness, Delight, Joy, Awe, Mindfulness in Everyday Life
I’m sitting here on our sofa in our kitchen. Yes, we have a couch in our kitchen. When we first saw this house and knew it was “the one,” Brian and I both looked at each other and said, “Our couch is going right here.” We both pointed to the spot in the kitchen where...
by Lisa McCrohan | Jul 20, 2011 | Living Your Spirituality in Everyday Life
I found myself bothered by something the other day. I was frustrated with Brian and my son, though they weren’t “the problem.” When I had some alone time I immediately went into “figure it out” mode. You may be familiar with this mode – the one where you dissect and...
by Lisa McCrohan | Jun 14, 2011 | Parenting with Compassion
Many of you know that Brian and I did the Warrior Dash a few weeks ago – a 5k schlepping through mud, climbing up a 20 foot cargo net, crawling under barbed wire, running through creeks, and jumping over fire (oh yes). I texted friends and family. I emailed out the...
by Lisa McCrohan | Apr 26, 2011 | Cultivating Compassion, Happiness, Delight, Joy, Awe, Mindfulness in Everyday Life
Oh how I love Thich Nhat Hanh! He has these these simple, lovely phrases for lightening and softening the heart that we can incorporate into any day we’re having…any moment, actually! Here’s one that I’m breathing today, “Breathing in, I...
by Lisa McCrohan | Apr 12, 2011 | Happiness, Delight, Joy, Awe
Welcome to the April Carnival of Natural Parenting: Compassionate Advocacy This post was written for inclusion in the monthly Carnival of Natural Parenting hosted by Code Name: Mama and Hobo Mama. This month our participants have shared how they advocate for healthy,...
by Lisa McCrohan | Apr 8, 2011 | Happiness, Delight, Joy, Awe, Soulful Poetry
Everyday Resurrection There comes a moment when you know that you can no longer keep digging in the past searching for the magical golden “why” that you think will finally heal that one tender wound. There comes a defining moment when you are standing in the rain...
by Lisa McCrohan | Mar 14, 2011 | Cultivating Compassion
My friend and colleague, Julie Kaus, recently shared this version of Metta meditation found in Pocketful of Miracles by Joan Borysenko: “May I be at peace, May my heart remain open, May I awaken to the light of my own true nature, May I be healed and may I be a...
by Lisa McCrohan | Mar 7, 2011 | Happiness, Delight, Joy, Awe, Living Your Spirituality in Everyday Life
Lent starts up this Wednesday. For us Christian/Catholic folks that usually means we ask the classic Lenten question: “What are you giving up for Lent?!” We say things like our beloved indulgent “chocolate” or our social lifesaver...
by Lisa McCrohan | Feb 12, 2011 | Happiness, Delight, Joy, Awe
“True inward quietness…is not vacancy, but stability—the steadfastness of a single purpose.” -Caroline Stephen Last night I felt drawn to go back and read some journals from years past. I happened to pull out the one from my first semester in graduate school, the fall...
by Lisa McCrohan | Feb 2, 2011 | Parenting with Compassion
Our son turned four today. Our “baby” is a little boy! After a day hanging with grandma and grandpa, blowing out the candles, opening presents and tucking my little superhero into bed, I sat down on the couch, exhausted but content, to read a few emails. My friend...
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