It’s been a rough few months. Nothing earth-shattering, nothing that ripples past the inner circles of me and my little … More
Category: mindfulness
An Afternoon Oasis in a Sea of Stress
What a perfect afternoon. An afternoon to remind me of the power of one-on-one time. Of observation and connection. Of … More
On Tiredness
When I was first learning to meditate, I remember feeling so left out of this tiredness thing that the teachers were always speaking about. Now, some 7 years later, I’m a fucking tiredness master.
It’s Been 4 Years Since My Last Drink
I didn’t know it would be my last drink at the time. It was a fun night, a spontaneous party … More
The Ongoing Panic Attack of Parenting
Wow, some days parenting just feels so huge and heavy. Does everyone else feel like this too? Weighed down by the … More
When Savasana Smells Like Pee
My yoga teacher, like most yoga teachers, is always going on about how five minutes of savasana is equal to … More
Motherhood and Judgy-ness
I’ve been trying to write this post all week, about how being a mother has taught me not to be … More
A Quick Thank You Note to the Flu
“It’s like he’s got it written on his forehead: FLU. The pink cheeks, the runny eyes, the high fever.” That … More
A Year Ago Today
A year ago today I sat on this couch and said goodbye. The previous couple of days, after we found … More
The Limbo Before Labor
The last few weeks of pregnancy are such a weird time for me. My hospital bag was packed weeks ago. Baby … More