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Discovering Ourselves: Reflections from a Bungalow
“I’d love to get away from it all….”
Have you ever imagined just taking off, maybe to a beach or mountain retreat, to be free of the business of daily life? Recently I had the opportunity to do just that. I spent time in a quiet beachside bungalow near the Equator, where I had time alone every day. No television or radio, very limited phone and internet, and only a few, simple chores to do. Time to relax, read, rest….just be, with no one looking for me. Total relaxation. Only, it was often quite stressful….
Mindfulness for Parents
I’m excited to share the launch of our VitalMind Parenting project together with my friend and colleague Dr. Matt Hersh. We had the pleasure of speaking recently at Harvard’s Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy, where we enjoyed sharing simple yet powerful strategies for parenting mindfully with fellow parents and colleagues…
When is it Time to Let Go?
One of the great markers of spring for me is the first time I take my bike out for a ride. I ride along the Charles River and through Boston, early on a weekend morning, when all is quiet and spring is in full bloom. That long-awaited day this year came last weekend.
Worrying about not worrying
Some time ago, I wrote about strategies for recognizing and reducing worry in our lives. Today I write an epilogue to that post, which could also be titled “what to do when you’re not worrying……”
Considering our Stuff – from Minimalism to Clutter….
Consider for a moment your “stuff.” All the things you own, from clothes, books and furniture, to mementoes, electronics…and whatever is sitting in those boxes in your garage or attic! Are you prone to collect, or accumulate a lot, or are you quick to discard?