November marks my favorite time of year. It is a month centered around giving thanks. Whenever I think of what I’m most grateful for, my sister is always the first person to come to mind. She is one of the main reasons I remain an optimist and she reaffirms my sense of spirituality on an almost […]
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Loving Kindness
22
Oct
Oct
“Nothing ever goes away until it has taught us what we need to know.” -Pema Chodron Pema Chodron’s words mean something new to me today than they did when I first read them several months ago. The lesson I’m currently being taught by my life’s circumstance is the need for compassion and forgiveness. When I […]
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Care vs. Overcare
14
Oct
Oct
Relationships are an interesting balancing act. Between any two people, there’s a dynamic exchange at play. We give, we receive, we interpret meaning, we push each other (hopefully into growth), and ultimately we learn more about ourselves in the process. The best relationships I’ve been in are those with a mutual level of care and […]
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Sankalpas: The Practice of Resolve
23
Sep
Sep
Sankalpa (Sanskrit: संकल्प) means conception or idea or notion formed in the heart or mind, solemn vow or determination to perform, desire, definite intention, volition or will. A sankalpa reflects our resolve to become the highest version of ourselves. Gandhi reflected, “My life is my message.” This kind of resolve allowed him to change the […]
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The Universe is a Friendly Place
16
Sep
Sep
Have you ever looked at your life and thought, “This is not where I thought I would be by this age?” This is something I struggle with and I often hear my clients in their 20s make that statement. There seems to be a timetable out there for all of us and if we don’t […]
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What Recovery Feels Like
24
Jun
Jun
Almost a month has passed since the Yoga for Trauma Recovery Immersion experience at Breathe Los Gatos. This was one of the most incredible experiences of my career–facilitating eighteen people through their respective healing and learning processes. Each person in the group displayed a willingness to look deeply inside and then to bring their healing […]
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How to Address Homework Concerns-Guest Post by Chris Anderson
20
May
May
Chrisamy “Chris” Anderson is an educator with over 20 years experience working with students in grades kindergarten through 12, in regular and special education settings. She possesses a Masters of Science Degree in Education along with seven current credentials and certificates, in the areas of: special education, resource specialist, Autism Spectrum Disorders, reading, art, multiple […]
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Be Here Now-Guest Post by Scott Moore
08
Apr
Apr
Culprit: Me Instrument of misuse: Camera Phone I found myself guilty of a serious offence. I didn’t understand the seriousness of this offence until I saw others doing it. There I was. In Paris. In the Louvre, arguably the finest art museum in the entire world. I stepped into the room where the legendary Mona […]
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Mar
Mar
Last month I had the fortunate opportunity of attending a ten day, silent meditation retreat. I remain incredibly grateful for and continue to process all the meaning from this experience. I’ve been thinking for weeks now about how I would share this experience with the people I care about. I’ve wanted to illuminate point by […]
03
Mar
Mar
The following is a list of joining ideas for your family. Practice at least one a week and note the difference in your family life. Give hugs to each person in your family. Draw names and do a random act of service for the person you drew. Pick someone outside of your […]