The practice of Aparigraha or non-attachment
“Anger is like a holding a hot coal, the only one that gets burned is you.”This quote speaks to Aparigraha, one of the Yamas from Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, an ethical principle of yoga. Aparigraha means non-attachment or non-holding. Our...And don’t forget to smile!
Man, do we adults take life soooo seriously! The to do lists, performing well at work, trying to be the “best” at whatever we are doing, making a mistake is the end of the world, worrying about what other think of us. Argh! That just...Moving from Reacting towards Responding to the external world
Moving from a reactive mind state to a responsive mind state has been one of the most powerful shifts in my life.When living mainly in a reactive mind state, my tendency was to hold things in that bothered me in order to avoid conflict. Holding emotions in would build...3 tips I’ve been reminded of for taking better care of myself
Taking time for myself – whether to doing something I enjoy, sitting and enjoying a cup of tea and looking out the window, taking time to make a delicious meal, or making time to go to appointments for my physical health – has become more and more of a...Compationately Responsive Parenting – Taking the “I-ness” out of it
In working with parents over the years, one common theme that arises over and over is parents taking their children’s actions personally instead of it being a child’s reaction to their experience. Yes, a parent’s own behaviors may be affecting...
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