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
Self-Disclosure and Good Mental Health – Part One
Have you ever felt so alone that you think no one in the world understands you? Do you find it difficult to share personal information with others? Believe it or not, … Read more
The Four Agreements
Bess was a 34-year-old, attractive, single, accomplished attorney living in the Boston area.* She lived comfortably in her condo, managed her finances, had no close friends and a succession of … Read more
Changing the Voice of Addiction
Years ago, I directed the Stress Management Department at the Pain Unit of Boston’s Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital. My first mind-blowing exposure to addiction came when a diabetic patient communicated her … Read more
Five Easy Ways to Get Involved With Local Food ~Guest Writer: Liza Burkin
In our busy lives, we often get caught up in all the details and minutiae. But really, what’s more important than the food we put in our bodies and the … Read more
Self-Disclosure and Finding the Right Person to Talk With – Part Two
Archives of research reveal that women of all ages and circumstances have feelings of isolation, inadequacy and the fear of sharing their personal stories. It is important to find trustworthy … Read more
Ram Dass and Loving Awareness
More than three decades ago I had the opportunity of meeting the iconic Ram Dass for the first time on Martha’s Vineyard at a satsung. Satsung is a Sanskrit word … Read more