When I drive back into Mn from the south, the first time I acknowledge nearing home is at the "Welcome to Minnesota" sign at the Iowa border. I think I begin to breath a bit differently. The second time is when I cross into Lakeville. To me, Lakeville along with the cityscapes of the Burnsville … Continue reading Gift on 35W
Last week a drinking glass took a tumble off the counter and on to the floor. A day later, I noticed a chip in my most often used coffee mug. The next day it was in the garbage can with the handle broken off. As I washed dishes this weekend, I pulled out of the … Continue reading Peace of Broken Glass
Over the last few week I have heard the new spring sounds of my neighborhood. The pond frogs have awakened from their winter nap and started evening serenades. Migrating birds are announcing their return from winter havens, others have begun their spring songs. Meanwhile the pileated woodpecker continues his hammering for lunch. While winter can … Continue reading Revitalizing Quiet
Resiliency tip for the week: Take a deep breath and ask one more question A simple conversation, not about anything in particular - a comment was voiced about something I had said. My gut twisted, I thought, “what?” “Wait, huh??” My neck tightened, a knot developed in my throat, my face felt hot: all in … Continue reading Ask one more question.
I wanted to bring another voice into our conversation on resilience. Tara Brach, Pd.D. is a psychologist, author and teacher. Please find attached her article on feeling overwhelmed. Her writings and podcasts can be found at: http://www.mindful.org/tara-brach-rain-mindfulness-practice/ I don’t know about you, but I can be my worst critic. Over the years I have found … Continue reading Invite Rain
A long list of patients to see, relationship challenges to navigate, a new software to manage… Many half written posts sit on my computer waiting to have a finishing touch before posting. None feel especially satisfying at the moment. As I contemplate what to share, curiosity perks up her head and asks me this: what … Continue reading Deep peace
Resiliency Challenge for the month: Practice gratitude daily. Gratitude changes our thinking patterns, which can lower stress and increase resilience. Since this is what Resiliency Revitalizers is all about, I would like to give you a challenge. Today begins the Christian season of Lent; a prelude to Easter. Islam’s Ramadan, the Jewish Days … Continue reading Gratitude daily
Resiliency tip: Sometimes you have to change it up, and that is ok. Do you have a practice you love, one that works well for you? It may bring you peace, clarity, or a general sense of well-being. For years I used a wonderful life-giving visualization of a garden. It calmed my racing mind, nurtured … Continue reading Changing it up
I would like to invite you into a daily 2 minute experience this week. This beautiful song is by Canadian vocalist, Andrea Menard. It is a centering, grounding song, whose lyrics remind us of the peace for which we long. I encourage you experiment with a new rhythm. Pick a time in your day, sit … Continue reading Peace
Anger. Fear. Turn on the TV, open your social media accounts. There it is, like a siren call. Daily headlines advise readers: “Don’t stop being angry!” or “If you aren’t afraid, you should be!” If the last year has not been unsettling enough, we are now confronted with political actions that up until now have … Continue reading When Anger and Fear are Not Enough
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