9.16.2017
The Peace of Wild Things
The Peace of Wild Things
When despair for the world grows in me
and I wake in the night at the least sound
in fear of what my life and my children's lives may be,
I go and lie down where the wood drake
rests in his beauty on the water, and the great heron feeds.
I come into the peace of wild things
who do not tax their lives with forethought
of grief. I come into the presence of still water.
And I feel above me the day-blind stars
waiting with their light. For a time
I rest in the grace of the world, and am free.
9.14.2017
If you are swimmer, or enjoy great writing, read this classic short story by acclaimed American author,
John Cheever, The Swimmer
Whichever parenting stage I'm at always feels like the hardest. But, I was wrong last time. This one really is!
On Blended Families:
I work with many, many wonderfully blended families every
year. Whether they are divorced, and now dating others that are divorced, with kids; Or perhaps a remarriage with a set of step kiddos, there are great examples
of blended families that make it work.
In those rare situations where it doesn't work, and it has become a challenging nightmare, I can safely say that two characteristics of mental
illnesses are usually present. One is alcoholism and the other is narcissism.
It's just
incredibly difficult to amicably split and co-parent with an unstable ex. No one goes into a marriage with the idea
or hope that it will end in a fracture.
However, divorce happens at a large number. Most couples wish
they had not divorced, and 75% wish they had tried counseling sooner or more
seriously.
It's really hard to be a divorced parent, to begin to date
again - get outside help early.
Book recommendation: Into The Magic Shop
Heroin Deaths: CNN Reports - This is unacceptable...
9.05.2017
9.04.2017
8.29.2017
Teaching Confidence vs Vanity
Explaining the difference between Vanity and Confidence:
Confidence - "I am beautiful. You are beautiful. We are both beautiful."
Vanity - "I am beautiful. You are not beautiful. I am more beautiful than you."
8.12.2017
Eating Disorders
Reminder for students: Join my next Meditation for Everyone class in Del Mar, beginning October 3rd. Register Here
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Eating Disorders Explained Via Memes
7.26.2017
Respecting Our Elders
"The principle here is that a new generation owes a measure of thanks to every member of the previous generation. Our elders planted fields and fought in wars; they advanced the arts and sciences, and generally made sacrifices on our behalf. So by their efforts, however humble, they have earned a measure of our gratitude and respect." Amor Towles
How to get past our own stupid mistakes
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