When you change your point of view, you're giving yourself the opportunity to see a different side of the same object. The same place, person or situation, can look completely different, depending upon where you are standing. The Re-Frame Game To re-frame something is to change your language surrounding. It's to re-word it so it's… Continue reading The Re-Frame Game: How to change your language to increase a positive experience
Category: Family
Screen time, mindfulness and parenting with heart
I am featuring a blog post by my very dear friend, Tina Balodi, author, speaker, Life & Soul Coach, New Age Guide & Parenting Mentor, Mommapreneur, Researcher, humble student and co-creator of PranaBoost.com. Tina writes on a topic that is important for me as a mindful mama. The amount of information we are told on a daily… Continue reading Screen time, mindfulness and parenting with heart
When a loved one weds: A bittersweet symphony
My baby cousin got married this weekend. Calling him my baby cousin has yet to get old, although he is much taller than me. It hasn't gotten old because in my heart... and my mind...he is a little baby. He is the first little baby I remember holding. He is the first little boy I have memories… Continue reading When a loved one weds: A bittersweet symphony
Why bravery is crucial to my joy
Land of the free, and home of the brave. Bravery is many things. With many faces. Today we celebrate our independence day and the bravery of many. Who step up. Who answer the call. I cannot speak to the type of bravery it takes to defend our country... to put on a uniform and be… Continue reading Why bravery is crucial to my joy
Why we need held in our joy
Earlier this month I attended Gabby Bernstein's Spirit Junkie Masterclass. One of the things she mentioned was how important our loving relationships are and how we need to be with someone who can hold us in our pain. This makes the difference in healing and in staying hurt. Being married to my best friend and… Continue reading Why we need held in our joy
Why is JOY so important?
"Follow your bliss..." "Follow your joy..." "Do things you're passionate about..." Why are these things so important? What's the big deal with living in joy, peace and happiness? It is at the frequency of joy that magic happens. By magic, I mean the place where synchronicity lives... miracles occur naturally and regularly... and life becomes less… Continue reading Why is JOY so important?
Side of the road advice
"This is scary to me," I tell him. He pulls the ear buds from his ear, smiling a big smile and I repeat again, "This is scary to me." The sun is shining, I cannot see his eyes because of his sunglasses, but he laughs and says in a most reassuring way, "You'll make it."… Continue reading Side of the road advice
Peace be with you + why we ask for too little
"When Jesus came back from the dead, and appeared to the Disciples... he could have been angry with them. On the day of his death, they ran away....afraid. They abandoned him. Do you know what he said to them, when he returned? "Peace." And it was so important, he said it again. "Peace be with… Continue reading Peace be with you + why we ask for too little
Self Care Can Transform Relationships
Being a parent is not easy. No one tells you how hard it is. Especially now. ...at this time. No one tells you the transformation you will under go at the hands of your creations. ...Amidst the chaos, there is a slow, light-weight energy... ... the eye of the storm... ... the feathery fluff... ... when… Continue reading Self Care Can Transform Relationships
A New Moon Monday Turned Miraculous
Yesterday was a miracle... really. It started out a little wonky. We celebrated Truly's 2nd birthday with a family party on Sunday. We had a blast. It was a wonderful celebration. As the night approached, Charlie (my 8 year old), was complaining about her feet and leg hurting her. We attributed it to growing pains.… Continue reading A New Moon Monday Turned Miraculous
Diagnosis during pregnancy 