Tears at the Table
March 5, 2018
In a world that wants you to act relentlessly positive, even in the face of your own or others’ suffering, how can you make space for the authentic experience of
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Deep Quiet
February 26, 2018
Yesterday I was at a day long meditation, enjoying spaciousness and the stillness. During one of the breaks, I sat next to a friend, both of us quiet and content.
My Favorite Thing After Cancer Part 1
January 22, 2018
I change in the locker room, slip into my flipflops, grab my towel and walk expectantly over to the dressing room door. Opening my way into the lap pool area,
Having it All
December 31, 2017
To grasp the world more fully, one must grasp it gently. (Aharonov & Rohrlich) “There’s so much I still want to accomplish! I want to write a book, and move
Anticipation vs. Expectations
December 18, 2017
In yoga class, as students begin turning their attention inward, noticing their thoughts, feelings, and sensations, I give the suggestion that they also let go of their expectations of what
I’m Here for the Awakening
December 11, 2017
Cancer changes everything. Shock and fear cause strong emotional reactions in even the calmest patients, survivors, and family members. Pain, fatigue, and weakness mean you can’t ignore physical needs. Relationships
Thank You for this Breath
November 20, 2017
Thanksgiving 2007. We had a month old baby girl and were over the moon in love with her. But I wasn’t sleeping at all which made me a little psychotic
Hurricane
October 23, 2017
During a hurricane, the warning signs are there: the weather turns dark, the winds pick up, rains become frightening and torrential. You buckle down to survive. The storm feels endless. Power goes
The Thaw
October 9, 2017
The days seemed endless, and Michele marked them off in her calendar like a prisoner records days of a long sentence on the wall. Six months of weekly chemo
Tips for Sleep
June 19, 2017
After my weekly Wellness Warriors Yoga Class, a new student asked for ideas to help her sleep. A four time cancer survivor, she says she falls asleep ok, but wakes
