One of my key focuses this year is exploring the profound healing nature of mindfulness. There’s a reason I named my business “Find That Pause – because taking a moment to observe your inner world is the first step in regulating your nervous system, and that is essential for...

 Have you ever wondered how to bring more happiness into your life?

Here’s a profound yet simple truth:

“Acknowledging the good that you already have in your life is the foundation for all abundance.”
— Eckhart Tolle

Gratitude might sound simple, but it holds...

As election week begins, I’ve been reflecting on what originally drew me to mindfulness. Like many of my students, I turned to it during a time of anxiety and overwhelm. I hoped mindfulness would help me “clear my mind” to escape constant worry and rumination. Instead, it taught...

Embracing the Fall Transition: A Mindful Approach to Seasonal Change

Today, I found myself thinking about pulling out my winter coat for the first time this year. The leaves are beginning to fall, and I can hear the crunch of acorns underfoot as I walk along the street. Honestly, my mood is a...

How connected do you feel to nature?

For me, I love spending summers with my family in the Berkshires because of the deep connection to nature it offers. I find that taking time to walk my dog through a forest or spend a weekend afternoon at the lake can truly refresh me.

During the first year of...

I remember clearly when I first learned how to sit with my strong emotions. I had gotten really, really angry with someone in my family (truthfully, it was my husband!), and I desperately wanted to yell at him. However, I knew from experience that this wouldn’t make me feel better; it would...

How often do you find yourself battling stress throughout the week? Is it a fleeting feeling or a constant companion? More importantly, do you know where stress resides within your body?

I always ask my students these questions, and their answers consistently reveal just how prevalent stress is...

As I've immersed myself in teaching self-compassion this month, I've found myself reflecting deeply on what this practice truly means to me. It's more than just a lesson or a technique; it's a profound shift in perspective that has changed my life in ways I never imagined.

Self-compassion has...

Have you been feeling exhausted lately, constantly saying, "Ugh, I’m so tired these days"? 

Have you found yourself hitting the hay earlier and sneaking in a few naps this month?

No? You're not alone.

Around 3 out of 5 U.S. adults admit to feeling more tired than ever before*, and...

“If your mind is empty, it is always ready for anything; it is open to everything. In the beginner’s mind, there are many possibilities; in the expert’s mind, there are few.” Shunryu Suzuki,

As we start the New Year, I'm trying to cultivate more of a beginner's...

I Almost Didn't Write This...

As I am in resting mode during this week between Christmas and New Year. In the past, I'd fill this time with plans – shows, museum visits, and social gatherings. However, over the years, I've discovered the benefits of deep rest during this period. It's become...

Happy Thanksgiving to all who celebrated. I hope you had a great time!

For those who didn’t, nor did I this year, and this email is for you.

I spent the whole Thanksgiving week in bed this year, sick with stomach flu. And I know I'm not the only one who has had a challenging holiday. Often...