For today's blog post I invited my dear friend and colleague Lani to be a guest blogger and share something very personal and intimate with you. It is her story of loss, grief and how she got through it. Sharing this brings to mind the Buddhist Parable of the Mustard Seed. Everyone experiences loss, trauma and things beyond our control, it is unavoidable because we are living on this path … [Read more...]
Let’s All Be Bored This Summer!
Let’s all be bored this summer Bored, I’m so bored, bored bored bored. I’m bored to death, audible heavy sigh. Bored,bored bored. Is this a common and recurring chorus in your home this summer? Being bored is boring. Or is it? “Children need to sit in their own boredom for the world to become quiet enough that they can hear themselves.” ~Dr. Vanessa … [Read more...]
Mindful Walking
Our family just spent 2 months in the country of Bhutan. If you are unfamiliar with our wanderings you can check us out at Byers Without Borders and if your geography needs help, you can find this little gem of a country nestled between India and China. You may also know Bhutan as the happiest country in the world, famous for placing Gross National Happiness (GNH) ahead of Gross National Product. … [Read more...]
Let’s Go yoPlay Outside
Here is a fun lesson you can do with a friend. Partner poses are fun, they're a great way to connect through movement. Look into each other's eyes, connect through communication, trust and teamwork and use your creativity to go on a little outdoor adventure. Spring is in the air so let's get outside and play in the park. First, let's warm up in the sun with the Sun … [Read more...]
How Do You Spend 27 hours on a Plane with 3 Kids and Not Lose Your Mind
As many of you know we left the comforts of home to travel to the other side of the world to do volunteer work with the organization Health Volunteers Overseas in the country of Bhutan. My wonderfully talented husband, Bill, has been writing (his true passion) about our adventures and experiences on our blog Byers Without Borders (you can follow us there too) and I thought I would add a few tips … [Read more...]
New Intentions, New Year!
As the new year begins, people tend to try to fix what they think is wrong with them by declaring a new years resolution. It’s that quick fix- going to the gym, starting a new diet, doing those superficial things that we think will make us feel good about ourselves in the moment. “I will be happy when….” These quick fixes usually don’t stick and we end up feeling worse about … [Read more...]