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Have You Lost Your Child to the Smartphone?
I recently reached out to a number of parents, six to be exact, about my concern
Has Personal Technology Killed the Magic of Travel?
I recently traveled out of the country. What was most striking about this recent trip was
Burnt Paws and Broken Spirits: What Happens When the Circus Lights Go Out?
I grew up going to the circus. As a little girl, it felt like a place
When “Helping” Becomes Enabling: Breaking the Cycle of Dependency
Like most people, my journey to the land of enabling was fueled by the kindest intentions.
Are You An Enabler? (Part 1)
I am an aware person–and–I was an enabler. My path to becoming an enabler started out
Your Truest Friend Resides Within Your Own Heart
As we age it seems that fighting with friends becomes less necessary or even possible. There
Overcoming Your Fear of Feelings
I recently attended a panel discussion on the topic of happiness. Early on in the dialogue,
How to Look Out for Yourself
There are times in life when things fall apart, when we lose something deeply important, something
How to Love a Narcissist Without Losing Yourself
My 10-year-old was invited to a party this weekend, a camp reunion sleepover, given by
Has Your Ego Slipped Inside Your Witness?
Orange was the new black. Now mindfulness has trumped orange and is indeed, the newest black.
Top Ten Practices for Being Present
By now, most of us know that now—here—is where we’re supposed to be. We get it
How to Be IN the Present Moment When We Don’t Like the Present Moment
I always giggle when I see the photograph that accompanies blogs or articles on “being present.”
Is Anyone Worth Turning Off Your Phone?
A client of mine is separating from her husband because he cannot separate from his iPhone.
Is Technology Worsening Our Basic Restlessness?
The information age is to the human mind what the age of debauchery was to the
Has Technology Killed Down-Time?
A woman I know is afraid to go to bed at night. She’s not afraid of
Are You Feeding On Your Pain… Past Its Expiration Date?
Intimate relationships include pain, at least every intimate relationship I have ever been in or witnessed.
Loving A Narcissist Without Losing Yourself
My 10-year-old was invited to a party this weekend, a camp reunion sleepover, given by one
How to Practice Mindfulness With No Special Skills
Mindfulness is hot, and like all hot topics, it comes with a lot of truths and
When Is It Time to Give Up the Fight? When Your Child Refuses to Practice…
My 10-year-old has been studying piano for five years now, and for five years, we have
How to Stop Being Defensive… Learning to Listen From Love Not Fear
Most of us are defensive in close relationships. If we’re not, we have to interact with
We Are Using The Same Words But Are We Speaking The Same Language?
I learn a lot from the comments I receive on my blogs. I learn not only
Why Our Thoughts Are Not Real
Did you ever realize that everything going on in your mind, every thought, feeling, sensation, everything
The Secret to Meaningful Relationships: Be Willing to Be Uncomfortable
Technology has not only changed the ways in which we communicate with each other but perhaps
Prescription for Happiness: Living WithOUT Intention
We are a culture of doers. “What can I do?” “What should I do?” And the
The Most Important Question Of All: How Can I Help?
Something amazing happened to me. It was a very small event, but an event that is
How to Know When to Listen to Fear and When to Push Through It.
Fear. Everyone experiences it. It is the most basic human emotion, a function of our reptilian
Why We Should Tell the Truth (Even When It’s Risky!)
I recently wrote a blog post about the importance of asking our good friends for what
Our Phones Are Getting Smarter But Are We Getting Dumber?
Nearly 100 years ago, Albert Einstein wrote the following: “I fear the day when technology will
How to Ask a Friend for What You REALLY Need
We all go through hard times now and again. And when the hard times come, we
Breaking Free from the Tyranny of Thought: Stop Feeding Your Mind and it Will Stop Biting You
Anyone who has ever practiced mindfulness knows that there is something akin to a wild animal