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...

I am writing this after a week of hearing about terrible tragedy developing in the Middle East. My heart has been breaking for all the people involved, mothers, fathers, children, and all who have been affected.

I have been asking myself, What can I DO to alleviate the suffering? 

I can see...