Service leads to fulfillment. Here’s what that takes.
“The best thing we can do for each other is take genuine care of ourselves.” That’s the banner on my website, and I wholeheartedly believe that consciously and intelligently tending to our own gardens makes us healthier and happier and the world a better place. I wrote about this in my column last week. But we […]
Self-love 101: How to do it and why it matters
The concept of self-love sometimes gets a bad rap. It’s a little misunderstood. There’s a cartoon I like by Sam Hepburn that shows a contemplative character gazing adoringly into a mirror, saying “For a long time I felt really bad about myself. Then I discovered narcissism.” That’s the way self-love is often perceived; it’s frivolous […]
Words that can transform a relationship
A powerful way to improve the quality of our romantic relationships is to pay attention to the way we speak — and not just to our beloved. As I’ve talked about before, I’m a mom of two young kids. I work a few different jobs, and I really value living in a functional, orderly household […]
How to make your goals and resolutions stick
There’s no doubt that January is a wonderful time to set intentions for the year ahead. I’m knee-deep in the process myself. But I’ve found there’s a critical element of goal setting that’s often overlooked, and it leads to no small amount of angst, frustration and disappointment. That core component is self-love. I get how […]
Nourish your whole self with homemade soup — and cookies
Self-care involves eating a healthy diet and enjoying occasional indulgences. As chef and food blogger Maribeth Mulready puts it, “and by occasional, I mean daily.” I agree. Thus, I asked her to share a few of her favorite quick-and-easy recipes. I’ve written before about how cooking is inherently generous and loving. The food we make […]
Bold self-love is scary but empowering
I have nice legs. I used to be insecure that they were lanky, but I now see them as long and beautiful. I also love my back. Yoga has helped form good posture and relieve pain. My face is pretty. My belly is a little softer after having two kids, but it’s strong, feminine and […]
5 ways to start loving your belly
I’m all about self-love. So, when I caught wind of the upcoming Love Your Belly Workshop run by Hailley Wollak and Gina-Marie Vincent Runnels at Big Power Yoga, I perked up. Learning to love your belly sounds like a great way to practice loving yourself. But when you’ve spent your whole life hating, how do […]