Tips for Everyday Mindfulness # 6: Happiness equals having compassion
Lately I have been reflecting on this theme of “individual happiness” and how it relates to "other people's happiness." We all want to be happy (and healthy). Just look at any bookstore and you’ll see shelves of books about happiness. There is an inner ache, a...
Mindful Moment: I saw it happening from heaven
Last week, after the kiddos were in bed, Brian came to me and told me what happened earlier that day. He said that out-of-the-blue our four year old son looked up at Brian and said, "I saw two buildings fall when I was up in heaven." A few days later, I was still...
Mindful Moment: Someday
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...
Tips for Everyday Mindfulness # 6: The Way
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....
Mindful Moment: The Sofa in our Kitchen
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...
Don’t figure it out
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...
Broken Warrior Strength
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...
Mindful Moment: Thich Nhat Hanh (again!)
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 soften; breathing out, I...
Having a “metta moment”
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,...
Everyday Resurrection
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...