Gentle support to soften overeating and eat less sugar
20th century psychologist Carl Rogers is most widely known for his ideas about self acceptance – how this particular form of compassion is the cradle of change: “The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.” I … [Read more]
Here at the tail end of a two year pandemic, in a time of so much polarization, and now, the tragic horror of another war, I imagine that many of you are feeling the collective anxiety and fear that's been running through our shared, human nervous … [Read more]
Last night I took the dogs on a walk under the nearly full moon, relishing the dark coolness of the winter solstice. And now, as I write to you, I'm lit by the amber of candlelight. Six beautiful pillars glow beside me. Darkness and light: they … [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]
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]