Pausing with Uncertainty

I can handle my heart illustration

We have been paused, here and now in this present moment together in the middle of an unprecedented time.  My question is, how can we use the pause to appreciate the lessons within the pain and uncertainty? My life is dedicated to turning towards pain and becoming friendly with the great unknowns of life.  The uncertainty of our…

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Heart Surgery™ for Difficult Emotions

heart surgery for difficult emotions

Heart Surgery™ is a mindfulness process I created that teaches/empowers children how to be present and process challenging emotions in the body.  It is used for for clearing any tension or stuck feelings in the body. How it Works I ask the kids if I can employ them all to be “scientists and investigators” for me…

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How I told my kids about the L.A. threat

Los Angeles

Originally posted on the NYDailyNews on 12/15/15 Tuesday at 7:05 a.m., I was alerted that all Los Angeles public schools would be closed in response to “threats made on many schools.” Just under two weeks ago, my children’s elementary school was threatened by a man who said he wanted to, shoot children and then kill himself.…

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