The Meaning of “Good Enough”
Winston Churchill once said, “The maxim ‘nothing but perfection’ may be spelled ‘paralysis.’” We’ve probably all met perfectionists in our lives, and know how difficult life can be for them … Read more
Why the Way You Breathe Matters
Breathing abdominally is the key to self-regulation and the initiation of a relaxation response. The breath can be seen as a barometer for how we are responding to a given … Read more
Moving Forward through Forgiveness – Part Two: Keys to Letting Go and Moving On
What steps can we take to give up a grudge and forgive someone who has hurt, disappointed, or betrayed us? The following strategy model for learning forgiveness is derived from … Read more
Moving Forward through Forgiveness – Part One
“To forgive and forget” is a prevailing idiom in our culture, but for most of us it is hard for us to truly let go and move forward in our … Read more
The Relationship Between Giving Back and Gratitude
From the time we young, most people recognize that giving gifts feels just as good, if not better than, the gratitude that comes from receiving them. In fact, the exchange … Read more
Strategies for Giving Thanks in the Face of Hardship
The holiday season is a time of joy and a time of stress. The pressure to be exuberant amidst winter’s darkness often leads to a feeling of disconnect for many. … Read more
Improving Communication in Marriage and Committed Relationships
Loving communication in Ellen’s marriage seemed a thing of the past. Now Ellen stood at the brink of divorce with her husband of eighteen years. She desperately did not want … Read more
Resilience, Relationships, and Transformation
A glimpse into a recent talk on resilience, healthy relationships and transformation. To view a brief introduction click on the image below.
The Power of Forgiveness
Forgiveness transforms anger and hurt into healing and peace. Forgiveness can help you overcome depression, anxiety, rage as well as personal, and relational conflicts. It is about making the conscious … Read more
Taking in the Good: Neuroplasticity and Your Brain
Recently at the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health I had the opportunity to attend a three-day workshop presented by Rick Hanson, author of Buddha’s Brain. As many know, particularly … Read more