What bunny ears have to do with compassion
A Rabbit Noticed My Condition “I was sad one day and went for a walk; I sad in a field. A rabbit noticed my condition and came near. It often does not take more than that to help at times – to just...
View ArticleLean into uncertainty: the liberation of self-expression
“Rachel, what’s going on?” “….” “…Rachel, clearly something is on your mind….just say it.” I am silent: my oceanic feelings are contained behind the steel-trap of my teeth. I feel, I feel, I feel,...
View ArticleLove is in the details
At the office. 8 pm on a Friday night. With my yoga administrator, Caecilia. And I’m fussing over syntax in an email. “Sorry, C,” I sigh, “I know this is picky.” “No, no,” she waves me off. “Love is...
View ArticleThe Tinder Generational Gap
“So when you get a text,” my friend says slowly, “you first respond to what they say, and then you have to answer with a question to keep the conversation going.” She is a fabulous and attractive woman...
View ArticleSpace. And Intimacy.
“Space, the final frontier. These are the voyages of the Starship Enterprise…” – James Kirk Yogis, we’re going on a fantastic voyage. A voyage that reveals the importance of inner space… A famous study...
View ArticleBeauty is at the edge
This past week I had a difficult conversation with a loved one. It was one of those rip-your-heart-open-say-what-you-really-think experiences where I felt uncertain and scared. Usually a rational and...
View ArticleProduct Review: MeetMindful, the new dating app
Tired of feeling like you’re being swiped just for your profile pic? Friends, you might like a new dating app called MeetMindful that has come onto the scene. MeetMindful is the dating app for people...
View ArticleHow You’re Standing In Your Own Way With Love, and What You Can Do About It
Does it have to be so hard to find love? Last week I started working with Laurie, a new client, who came to me with a complaint that I hear very often: “Why is it so hard to find love? I’ve been...
View ArticleWhat A Feral Cat Can Teach Us About Love
His name is Chad. He’s a lanky black cat with bright green eyes and he came into my parents’ lives about three years ago. My parents have a farm in Boerne, Texas, and after my mom got her chickens,...
View ArticleWhy You Get Mad: A Tip To Understanding Your Anger
We don’t get mad because of what people do. We get mad because of what we make it mean. Let’s say you and your bestie have planned a coffee date, but she’s twenty minutes late. You’re working through...
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