When I first went to college, I created a custom major called “Human Perspectives” that combined the study of religion, philosophy, and sociology. I hoped to discover beliefs and customs that people all over the world shared to help me understand more about what it means to be human.
Read MoreLeo is my extra-sweet, extremely quirky fox-colored Labrador who recently turned seven. When he joined our family as an eight-week-old pup in the fall of 2019, he raised the total number of dogs we had to three.
Read MoreI’m very happy to finally be able to share an incredibly fun and meaningful project I’ve been working on since May—a joyful six-minute animated qigong video created especially for young children: Qigong for Kids with Lee and Friends.
Read MoreIn today’s post, “Pause: Rest in This Moment,” Myra shares a quote from Tara Brach about letting go of reaching for something other than where we are, and the “Take A Moment” micro-meditation “Relax Your Head and Neck”—a soothing practice to help release tension and settle more fully into the present moment.
Read MoreIn today’s post, “Pause: We Are Always Becoming,” Myra shares a quote from Richard Bach about our mission here on earth, as well as the “Take A Moment” micro-meditation “Tiny Treasures”—a 90-minute guided practice to reconnect with beauty, gratitude, and life’s simple joys.
Read MoreIn today’s post, “Pause: Release What No Longer Fits,” Myra shares a reflection on letting go from Nichole Lepera, and two-minute “Take A Moment” micro-meditation “Connect with Your Heart”—a lovely practice that helps cultivate inner connection, compassion, and clarity.
Read MoreIn today’s post, “Pause: Picture a New Possibility,” Myra shares a quote from Martha Beck about opening to new possibilities, and a two-minute “Take A Moment” micro-meditation “Spaciousness of Sky”—an expansive practice designed to create a more openness, peace, and possibility.
Read MoreIn today’s post, “Pause: Tune Into Abundance,” Myra shares an insight from Wayne Dyer about the nature of abundance, and a two-minute “Take A Moment” micro-meditation—“Sense Your Body Supported”—that will help you relax fully into the present moment.
Read MoreIn today’s post, Myra shares a quote from Ajahn Chah about the peace that comes through loosening our grip, as well a favorite “Take A Moment” micro-meditation “Breathe Like the Ocean.” This two-minute calming practice will help you slow down and reconnect with the natural world.
Read MoreA few months ago, my husband Drew and I had our five-year-old grandson for the weekend while our daughter was traveling. One of the activities on our to-do list was for Drew to give him a lesson in shooting baskets.
Read MoreMy father was born a daydreamer. Ever since he was a young boy growing up in a small town in Poland between the two world wars, his visualizations provided a respite from the hardships of his daily existence.
Read MoreFor most of his adult life, my father rejected and ignored his inner child, blaming that part of himself for his fears, shame, and insecurities.
Read MoreThere is a quality of total relaxation that becomes possible when we are held and have absolute trust in the support beneath us—a profound ease that arises when our body understands that we are completely safe.
Read MoreDuring these long, sun-filled days of summer, I’m delighted to share a practice that helps us reconnect with another kind of sunshine—the radiant life force energy that lives within each of us.
Read MoreMy father, Mendek Rubin, was a joy gatherer. In his quest to break free from decades of unrelenting depression and live a happy life, he constantly searched the world for things that sparked his delight.
Read MoreI recently undertook an experiment that turned out to be surprisingly illumining. It all started with an email that arrived in my inbox from the brilliant life coach Martha Beck titled “Why Always Never Works.”
Read MoreI first discovered the practice of self-havening more than four years ago, while working with psychotherapist Andrea Wachter on an article for Spirituality & Health magazine about tools to ease anxiety. Since then, it has become a staple of my self-care—both to calm my nervous system, and to foster a kinder and more nurturing relationship with myself.
Read MoreMy only memory from kindergarten is playing musical chairs during a class party. Two rows of chairs had been placed back-to-back down the middle of the classroom. Dozens of parents stood against the walls, encircling the chairs.
Read MoreToday’s two-minute guided meditation, “Attentive Listening,” is more than just an opportunity to slow down and be present—it’s also an attention training technique from metacognitive therapy that’s helpful for rumination and anxiety.
Read MoreGuilt is a tricky emotion. On one hand, there is adaptive guilt—the uncomfortable emotional signal that arises when we believe we’ve stepped out of alignment with our values. It can nudge us to extend more kindness and generosity, as well as make repairs when we’ve caused harm or fallen short in our relationships.
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