All in Mind and Body
Reflecting back on this year is a confluence of emotions - we’ve all been through so much. It has been dark and heavy. And yet.
And yet, not all has been lost. Practicing gratitude, meaning making, and taking an inventory of the ways this year has brought growth, liberation, and a new sense of home.
That’s me, in the back near the window. You may not be able to tell in this picture, but I am reaching for the ceiling here. Reeeeeeaaaching.
Now when I move into this asana, I allow a buoyancy in my limbs. It’s been a lot to unlearn the approach I’ve always taken; to not push and strive and strain. To simply…allow.
From the Hudson Valley Women’s Leadership Conference - Empowered by Change - Mindful Self Care As a Leadership Strategy.
Amid the pandemic, how solavis will continue moving forward!
Gladness just felt….easier. Like breathing in cool air. Being a cynic, particularly in some of the areas I’ve lived and in some of the social circles I’ve been a part, is often a valued trait. Skepticism, I’ve found, is carried like an armor to denote depth and a certain kind of knowing. It’s exhausting.
As we approach daylight savings time, here’s a quick tutorial about SLEEP. Why, how much, what disrupts it, and what you can do about it. Sweet dreams!
Let’s go for a run! Join this (free) (online) training group on the social media outlet of your choice! The solavis run club - starting March 15, 2020!
When a nerdy, overthinking, cognitive therapist finds meditation: an overview.
What is mindful self-compassion and how can it help me? Here is a brief introduction and a real life example of how this practice can change your habitual ways of thinking.
Holistic self-care - more adequate defined.
Just because it’s cold outside doesn’t mean we need to hide indoors. Boost your mood, and your overall health, by exploring the world of winter outside!
On this turkey eve, I am sharing my journey up and down a scale, through a myriad of pant sizes, and on a quest to love what I see looking back at me in the mirror. Full truth.
{Photos above are from 2009, 2014, and last month.}
A runner digs deep and finds her inner racer after a very long hiatus.
‘Tis the season for letting go. Be like the trees.
A quick review of my favorite podcasts related to all things mindful, meditation, and Buddhism (and a little psychology, as well)!!
“My soul found rest in the woods; along with it came mindfulness, connection, gratitude, and resilience.”
