Comfort & Joy

After a demanding day, I committed myself to carving out some space and time to stop feeling the pressure of my to-do list. I decided to take a walk, not to “get my exercise in,” but simply to walk, breathe in some fresh air, listen to the sounds around, and…

I awake to a new day, which is full of things to do. However, as I drink my morning tea, still wearing my pajamas, I can also sense my interior self. What is the interior life? At times, it’s like water pouring through my cupped hands, and at other times,…

Our words are very powerful. What we say to one another can have a deep and profound effect. Working with children, I really notice this. If I support a child’s effort in an encouraging way, then the child will feel more inspired to continue trying. My words are like watering…

Dear Friends, I invite you to participate in my June 13, 2009 workshop. The Summer Comfort Circle Sweet Surrender In this comfort circle, we will explore the purpose and peace that embracing surrender has in our lives.  We will engage in the practice of surrender through body relaxation, breath awareness,…

Acceptance Can I accept the difficult and demanding situation I have found myself in with this insomnia? I am searching for a sustainable response to this problem, which is proving to take time. There isn’t a quick fix here, taking a pill is only a temporary measure. It takes patience…

Five small moments of practicing surrender. 1. If I’m tired, then I’m tired. I don’t need to push myself to get everything on my to-do list done. I don’t need to pressure myself to feel any different than I feel. I can take it easy during my free time —…