Or maybe, when we widen the lens, we realize that, with gentleness, the problem begins to evaporate — it was our own harshness toward ourselves that created it to begin with. This was the case for me when recently I was judging myself for being confused about something, and for “doing...
Extend It: Read the quote below and think about how you can challenge yourself with discomfort. When I am uncomfortable, I try to acknowledge that I feel uneasy, take a deep breath, and remember it is okay to feel awkward, embarrassed, or shy. I then try to name the feeling I am ...
Even the impersonal, economically driven pressure to consume has a painful emotional component in widowhood. Many of us may well be deep into dealing with questions of what to do with his or her stuff; what should be given away or thrown out, and when. In such a state, the thought of ...
Come intoPlankwith your hands shoulder-distance apart and feet a little wider than hip-distance apart. Lift your hips up and back. Bend your knees as much as you need to so your spine can lengthen inDownward-Facing Dog. Take deep belly breaths, gently drawing your navel in as you exhale...