Posted on September 29, 2021
“Stay close to your kids because they are self-harming more than ever before” – High School Student Last week, I had the honor of speaking at the William S.Hart Union High School District’s first Parent Forum for the 2021-2022 school year. This online event organized by the District’s Wellness Center Department hosted close to 50 parents. My presentation spotlighted the importance of Mindful Parenting during this ever-changing pandemic — which has left both parents and children pivoting constantly over the last…
Posted on September 27, 2021
Last Wednesday my nephew, who was visiting from London, stopped to visit during breakfast. My kids, Nitasha and Navin, were going to stop by on their way to work as well. That morning I was barely done with my shower when everyone showed up. I still had to dry my hair and get dressed. I’d been excited at the prospect of the visits the night before, but as I was hurrying to dry my hair, my thoughts seemed to shout…
Posted on September 13, 2021
How we feel about Mondays can depend on several things. If I’ve had a crazy weekend, I’m grateful to return to my Monday routine. If my workload for the week ahead is heavy, well, maybe Monday is a little daunting. That’s one of the reasons why I chose Monday as the day for our weekly mindfulness and meditation session. Whether we are coming out of a busy weekend or entering a busy week, Monday is a gateway—one that can help…
Posted on August 30, 2021
Good morning on this warm Mindfulness Meditation Monday here in Southern California! Last week, with heat advisories in several of the valleys that surround L.A., we had the pleasure of escaping to the beach for a couple of nights. Unwinding to the sounds of the waves, enjoying the blues of the sky and ocean, reveling in the majestic sunrises, and watching cormorants play and fish with the dolphins (watch the video below) was restful and truly breathtaking. I also got…
Posted on August 23, 2021
We’re coming up to Mindfulness Meditation Monday – tonight! Where did the week go? Last Monday, we had a stellar turnout for week 2 of the “How to Train a Wild Elephant” Practice Group. In this 8-week experience, together, every week, we commit to a particular exercise that assists in bringing mindfulness into daily activities. There’s a particular peace in a formal meditation practice where we dedicate a certain amount of time (daily or otherwise) to observe the ebbs, flows,…
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