What I Learned from a Weekend at Pacemaker Camp

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Last year I played camp councilor for the first time at Pacemaker Camp in Duxbury, MA. I had so much fun I went back again this year. Each year I’ve learned a tremendous amount and I wanted to share a few of this years lessons with you today. Be Yourself So often we’re told to …Read the full article

If it Feels Good, Why Not?

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“ ‘Why not?’ is a slogan for an interesting life.” – Mason Cooley (1927-2002) American Aphorist Sometimes I think we worry too much about what we should and shouldn’t do in our lives. Eat this, don’t eat that. Do this work, not that work. When it comes to the health of your mind, body and …Read the full article

Valentine’s Day: A Reminder to Trust and Soften

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All around the country people are celebrating their loved ones. Are you? I’ve never been one to fall for Valentine’s Day. Do I really need one day out of 365 to remind me to love someone? If there is truly love, shouldn’t we love them all year long? And in the end I can see …Read the full article

Meditation: Your Secret to Success (A podcast interview)

Colette Ellis, a coach, consultant and host of the podcast Today’s New Normal recently interviewed me about the benefits of meditation. During this podcast interview we talk about how to start a practice (hint: keep it simple, start with a few minutes!), how to manage distractions and some of the many benefits you might experience …Read the full article

Three things you can do today to relieve stress and feel good about yourself

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Too much to do in too little time? No time for you? Feeling guilty or resentful as a result? Skipping out on your time – to exercise, engage in a hobby, meditate, (you fill in the blank here) – is not helping anyone.  Last night Peggy Nolan of The Stepmoms Toolbox interviewed me on her …Read the full article