Dec 20, 2022 | Blog, holiday
As joyful as this time of year may be, it is also filled with stress, anger, fatigue, disappointment and pain. It is a season when it is easy to forgo self-care and when good intentions to meditate and eat mindfully fall out of awareness. My gift to you this holiday...
Nov 22, 2022 | Blog, holiday
My favorite holiday of the year is Thanksgiving. It helps that my birthday often falls on that day, making them both extra special. In many cultures, giving thanks, or saying grace, starts a meal. As it turns out, giving thanks is an integral part of mindful eating,...
Nov 8, 2022 | Blog, holiday
Today is Election Day in the United States. In a democracy such as ours, Election Day reminds us that we can choose whom we want to represent and govern us. Mindfulness is like Election Day, because with mindfulness we get to choose too. We choose where to put our...
Oct 25, 2022 | Blog, holiday
Soon the bewitching hour will be upon us. Little ghosts and goblins will dress as their favorite superheroes and scour the neighborhood for candy. If your home is like most, you have bags of candy waiting by the door for your adorable visitors. If you love candy, you...
Jun 28, 2022 | Blog, holiday
In a few days, we will celebrate America’s freedom from British rule. Since 1870, July 4th has been a day of celebration and appreciation for the independence our forefathers (and foremothers) claimed for us. I bring up independence in a blog about mindful eating...
Jun 14, 2022 | Blog, holiday
This Sunday is Father’s Day in the US. If you are fortunate to have a father or father-figure in your life, now is the time to extend appreciation and gratitude for his presence and the gifts, wisdom and lessons he gave. If your father (or father-figure) has passed,...
