Nurture a compassionate relationship with food and yourself
Ring the bells that still can ring Forget your perfect offering There is a crack in everything That's how the light gets in. - Leonard Cohen, Anthem A few years ago, I joined a gym with my twenty one year old daughter. As a soccer player, my … [Read more]
If you struggle with overeating - or any other habit that brings up shame - you may feel a strong desire to 'fix it' as soon as possible. The shame of our compulsions can create a lot of anxiety. This anxiety can lead to a lot of internal … [Read more]
Here in the quiet of a Sunday afternoon, as I ready my dogs for a walk around the pond, I wanted to reach out to share a story from a former student from the Book of Love. 'Accepting all part of myself with welcome' Today I'm honored to share Eva's … [Read more]
Here in these quiet wee hours, I wanted to reach out to share more about the upcoming Book of Love class. Over the next few newsletters, I'll be sharing stories of former students who generously offered their kind permission to share their … [Read more]
Softening perfectionism is a theme that runs through all our classes. It's a common coping strategy - especially for those of us who are highly conscientious, heart centered and sensitive. (It's a strategy I personally know very … [Read more]
I hope this note finds you well as we journey into February. For many of you - especially our Northern Hemisphere friends and those on the North American East Coast - this time of year brings much cold, and dark. We're wired to 'tend and … [Read more]