The teenage years are a time for finding your own identity – but what if you don’t like what you find? Just like their parents, kids can be incredibly hard on themselves, constantly judging their feelings, their actions, and their character. Learning to feel compassion for...
Recently I reconnected with an old friend over Facetime. We first met over ten years ago when we were both part of the same yoga teacher training. It had been quite a while since we had seen each other. As soon as I saw her face on my iPad I was instantly filled with joy! As we talked, we both...
The best advice I received when learning to meditate was “Be kind to yourself.” This was challenging, since my mind drifted (a thousand times!) during meditation practice. How could I be kind to this frustrating, unruly, disobedient mind? Through mindfulness practice we become aware...