Love is the Way

Our inner state affects how we view the world around us. Most of us have experienced seeing a person or circumstance from a place of negativity, then having something pop that bubble of negativity and suddenly we are more patient, tolerant or accepting—even though...

What Room Do You Occupy?

Ridding ourselves from unnecessary fear is essential to living in peace. I wholeheartedly believe it is possible to discover peace while living in a world filled with so much destruction and strife. In my experience as both a therapist and mindfulness teacher, I have...

The Magic of Art & Mindfulness

I recently invited one of my young clients into the art studio for some mindful art making. It was with excitement that he rummaged through a multitude of brushes and a variety of acrylic paints. With great care, he chose just the right tools for the job before...

The Power of Opposite Action

Is there someone in your life who consistently has a way of pushing your buttons?  Maybe more than one person?  Could you imagine how different things could be if you just listened to them, really listened, and didn’t interrupt them.   Matt Kahn...

Using Yoga & Mindfulness to Improve Our Sleep

We often think about the practice of yoga as helping us manage stress and as an aid to greater self-awareness. Most commonly, when we think of yoga practices that aid us in those endeavors, we usually think of postures, breathing and meditation.However, it’s easy to...