Gentle support to soften overeating and eat less sugar
Yesterday I began my morning working as a substitute teacher with my beloved middle schoolers. In the afternoon, I helped my daughter move into a new apartment. The flights of stairs, carrying boxes, packing and unpacking took more out of me than … [Read more]
January is a time of year when there's a surplus of 'push' in my culture – you can feel the energy to self improve and make a 'better you.' There's a time and place for goals, for reaching and stretching ourselves or making changes that increase … [Read more]
When I was a kid, December was both a favorite and painful time of year. I loved the decorations. I loved holiday break, when my little Irish grandma came to visit and slept in my room. I loved the holiday choir concert where I sang in the choir and … [Read more]
When we haven't been 'met' – heard, held, seen, witnessed, or supported – in our fear, distress or pain, our nervous systems can be more reactive. We can feel shame when our nervous systems seem to have a mind of their own and react with hair trigger … [Read more]
Needing – feeling empty, lonely, overwhelmed, or hungry for connection – is such a vulnerable state. Just saying the word 'needy' can make us cringe and hide. I was talking to a loved one the other day, and they were saying how hard it is for them … [Read more]
This week I watched a documentary, Feelings of Invisibility, about a remarkable artist, Anne K. Abbot, who was born with severe Cerebral Palsy. Anne's yearning to express and be herself deeply moved me. At one point in the film, she speaks about … [Read more]