A Peaceful Heart…

…My goal for 2012 is mindfulness. I clench my hand together, and try to release the fingers, slowly, one by one. I work towards clasping and unclasping my hand. At first it seems a bit silly. Then I realize that opening with trust is harder than I thought....

Stress Is A Choice

My client gracefully but strongly settled herself amongst the pillows on the couch in the consulting room. She stated, “Stress is a choice. I want to make a conscious decision not to stress. It’s just not worth it.” I waited. She continued, “I ask myself: ‘Is this...

Slow! No Hurrying Ahead…

Oh, snap! There is absolutely no hurrying after simple arthroscopic knee surgery. Only the essential is possible. A certain number of steps to get ice, another set of steps to walk the puppy (“yes! Hurry up!”), once down the stairs in the morning, back up...