This was the title for Day 8 of the current 21-Day Meditation Challenge. I usually hound everyone I know to give it a try when a new one is starting. Read more. I did a bad job of that this time but I do hope that many of you have been enjoying Deepak’s latest meditation. I…
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Making Lightness The New You
9:11am
Is This You? Joyous Success Can Be Yours!
8:21am
Her name is Susan and she’s the #2 person at work. She’s in the fast-paced media world where the workday never seems to end. She’s 38, a wife and mother of a toddler. She is feeling really off and out of balance. She is having trouble conceiving. During her first session, Susan expresses her frustration…
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21 Signs You’re A WOBO Woman
12:23pm
I was once a worn-out, burnt-out (WOBO) woman who hit-the-wall. Yep, like most WOBOs, I ran myself right into the ground. Regardless of the gazillion signs and warnings, I couldn’t stop. I had this compulsive need to keep going. So I did. Until I crashed. I’m in my 7th year of recovery and I’m living…
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Balance: Is It A Myth?
8:00am
“Work-life balance was a mistake from the start. Because we don’t really want balance. We want satisfaction.” – Matthew Kelly, author Balance is a sticky subject among many people. We have careers, partners, children, family commitments, charity work, classes, hobbies, worship time – plus, big desires to improve our health. How can one possibly balance…
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What You Need To Know To Stress Less – A Second Thought
8:00am
Let’s revisit the definition of stress again from a new angle. Stress is a perceived threat (real or imagined) to our mind, body, spirit or emotions. Stop what you’re doing right now. Think about how much time you spend stressed out every day. Would you like that time and energy back? What would you do…
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What You Need To Know To Stress Less
8:00am
I know what you’re thinking. “Really Marva?! We needed a month dedicated to letting us know how stressed we are. No worries. I’m good. I’m well aware.” Understood. Does the photo capture it? Being aware is great but what’s important is figuring out ways to take the stress levels down a few notches. Therefore, I want to…
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The Perfect Time for Peace and Quiet
8:00am
Winter can be a really tough season for many. Besides the fact it’s cold and dark, it’s also a time when we usually have to work hard to counter the urge to just snuggle up on the couch with a book and a cup of tea. Call me in April! I would normally see this…
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