Last month I had the most joyous experience imaginable when I became a grandmother and met my first grandchild, Avery Elise Potiker. Holding her in my arms took me back to the feelings I had when I first held my own children, and I immediately fell in love with her. You know how everyone always [...]
Have you heard about the latest mindfulness trend, color walks? It’s the practice of choosing a color, going for a walk, and seeing how many things you can spot with that color along the way. “Color walks, an exercise where people try to find objects in a certain color while on the go, are rising [...]
Thinking about trying a diet for your New Year’s resolution? For your health and well-being, consider a social media diet. It’s not what you might think. The media we consume affects our thoughts, emotions, and ultimately our quality of life, notes Jodie Jackson in Positive News, one of the inspiring news feeds I follow. So [...]
We had the election and Trump won. After a bitter political season and an outcome that was shocking for many, where do we go from here? I don’t have the answers, but I have some ideas based on some moments from my life before and since the election. Right now I’m dealing with a forced [...]
A few months ago, I wrote about how our nation’s incredibly divisive political environment is harming our mental health. As I said then and many times before, we are not designed to live in a constant state of fear, worry, and stress. Chronic stress takes a toll on our hearts, minds, and bodies, robbing us [...]
I’ve thought a lot about what to share in my October blog. I could talk about how we need to take good care of ourselves during this chaotic election cycle, but I did that in August. I could talk about all sorts of mindful self-compassion and mindfulness techniques, but I’ve been doing that every month [...]
Happy September! I thank all of you who sent prayers and words of support for our daughter Danielle as she recovers from surgery. I directed my mind to touch on each person who commented on my Facebook page, allowing their prayers to enter my heart. That helped me feel loved and cared for when she [...]
Have you been in a funk over politics lately, constantly checking the news headlines to see if our nation will survive this bitter political season? If you live in the United States, you probably are worried about the election and the potential for political violence. A recent Reuters/Ipsos poll found that 80% of Americans fear [...]
Doing good isn’t just beneficial for us when all is going well; it boosts our spirits when we are struggling and going through big changes, research shows. Think for a moment about some simple things you can do to brighten up someone’s day. I’ll start... Hold a door open for them. Ask them how they [...]
Hi, friends! I just got back from my 45th high school reunion in Cleveland, Ohio. It was so nice to experience belonging, connection, warmth, and authenticity with old friends. We are all 63 now, and everybody was just happy to be alive and be together. I know high school memories aren’t so happy for many [...]
