Stop what you’re doing right now, and laugh
This holiday season looks different from what we’re used to. That goes without saying. While it’s tempting (and even logical) to be down in the dumps overall 2020 continues to throw at us, I wonder if it’s possible to laugh instead. Laughter is medicine. It releases endorphins and is good for us on every level: […]
Try this to be more present and start savoring your life
Have you ever noticed how strangely difficult it can be to just be right here, right now? Not recalling the past. Not considering what’s next. Not analyzing, judging, storytelling or narrating, but simply being here, purely in the moment, in a soft and open way. It’s a completely different mode from what we’re used to […]
Yummy foodie gift ideas
It’s always helpful to have a handful of small gift ideas in your back pocket, especially as the holidays approach. Seeing as a bottle of wine (my typical go-to) sometimes isn’t appropriate, this week I’m sharing a few other possibilities—all from small local businesses. Some of the items here cost a few bucks more than […]
Fun, feel-good workouts you can do at home
The way we workout is just another one of the things that 2020 has completely blown up. I used to teach several yoga classes a week, and I bounced around town to take various fitness classes, too. Now, while many places have reopened, working out from home remains appropriate for a lot of us. This […]
See a broken and divided nation? Here’s one thing we all can do to help.
Now that the election is, well, sort of behind us, there’s a lot of talk of “coming together.” But there’s a deep divide in the country. People on both sides feel strongly and perceive the other as a serious threat to what makes us great. The conflict is real. So, while I love the sentiment […]
Why it’s good to have friends who scare you (in the right way)
When you meet Oprah, you stand a little taller. You’re present. You listen. Yeah, you may be nervous and even say some dumb stuff, but you also rise to the occasion. It’s partly from watching and admiring her on TV, and partly because of her gravitas. She radiates good vibes and commands the room “in […]
Doing fall right involves cooking at least one pumpkin
Doing fall right involves cooking at least one pumpkin. After a few years of being “too busy” to partake in most seasonal activities, I’ve decided that’s no way to live. So, I changed course. It’s part of my desire to make more room for pleasure and delight — for celebrating the little things. Life is […]
This is the best gift we can give the people we love
The holidays are around the corner. Holiday shopping will soon be in full swing. Before we get there, here’s what I think may be the absolute best gift we can give the people we love: The space and acceptance to be completely themselves. I think of it like this: You do you. Be you. Live […]