Seventeen years of teaching high school made me a expert on this. The slide into exhaustion was part of the gig. However, being totally wiped out is not a badge of honor. If you feel resistance to that, this is for you. First, have a look at your beliefs. If you...
Sometimes it takes darkness and the sweet / confinement of your aloneness / to learn / anything or anyone / that does not bring you alive / is too small for you. David Whyte, Sweet Darkness If you prefer, watch my little video on The Return here. Characteristics of...
A Spring Retreat on The Return and Self-Care Mavens’ HavenApril 30 – May 2 Sliding scale suggested contribution, meals included$100 – $150 / night private$75 – $125 / night shared or camping Sometimes it takes darkness and the sweet / confinement of...
Begin with you. You’re invited, and bring your friends. If you could have one beautiful thing happen tomorrow, it would be~ For what are you longing~ Consider your requirements to feel happy, healthy, and strong. Caring for you is not selfish. It’s a necessity. It is...
I finally accepted the rhythm of winter, pandemic, and how to pace myself. In other words, slow and easy might be OK. I was doing a long morning fast, so I prolonged morning practices to stretch the time. It felt nourishing and peaceful. Hmm. Then I went to the gym...
I recently did a Google search on Covid and mental health. Turns out more people are suffering from mental stress than from the actual virus. I know that’s obvious, and it’s worth a pause. Perfect example of the stress response taking over the actual stress. The other...
