The Gift of Enough
“More, more, more” is our society’s mantra. We aspire to do more, have more, be more. And while a growth mindset is often inspiring and invigorating, it can also become…
Gratitude as an Antidote to Craving
The season of indulgence has begun. If you received trick-or-treaters at your home, then you may still have leftover candy tempting you. Thanksgiving offers a delicious feast, served up with…
Awakening from Numbness
Today, as my heart came back online and my tears began to flow, relief also washed over me. I’d felt numb in the prior days while reading of starving Palestinians…
Offering Peace
The most important gift you can give to your loved ones won’t be found at a store or fit into a box. Offer peace to yourself and others this holiday…
The 90-Second Rule of Emotion
Neuroscientist Jill Bolte Taylor concluded that the physiological activation of emotion only lasts about 90 seconds. But what we do during that minute and a half determines if the feelings…
The Paradox of Aging: the Happiness U-Curve
When imagining aging, most middle-aged people look ahead with trepidation. But take heart: the best is likely yet to come! Satisfaction surveys have found that happiness increases after middle age,…
Whole Brain Living
You might remember Jill Bolte Taylor, whose 2008 presentation “My Stroke of Insight” (see below) was the first TED talk to go viral. At age 37, Dr. Taylor was a…
Cultivating Compassion: Tonglen Meditation
Months back, I signed up for an online meditation retreat, and it turned out to be just what my broken heart needed this past weekend. I felt overwhelming anguish about…
Intuition: How Cultivate It and When to Ignore It
Intuition is a treasure trove of information offered by your body. Often, your body knows something before your mind can find concepts and words to express it. You can enhance…
Mindset for Change
Last month’s post explored self-compassion, a crucial element of the Action-Able Mindset for creating lasting change. In the video below, I share the two other essential components that set us…