In Ariel Gore’s Bluebird: Women and the New Psychology of Happiness is a chapter entitled, “if you’re hokey and you know it, clap your hands,” in which Gore explores the … Continue reading Gratitude and the Modern Homemaker
The past couple of days, I’ve been in a really pissy mood. So has my daughter. I wonder if those are related somehow. At any rate, I realize that when … Continue reading What’s my Goal Again?
Week 5 began with a focus on mindfulness and then moved into a focus on self care on Wednesday. The move was more of a transition than a switch being … Continue reading Week 5 Review
“In our sleep, pain which cannot forget falls drop by drop upon the heart until, in our own despair, against our will, at last comes wisdom through the awful grace … Continue reading Hmm…Maybe I Should Reconsider the “More Sleep” Thing
Today on All Things Considered (wow, I really listen to a lot of NPR), they aired the penultimate installment in their Summer Jobs series. A listener shared a story of … Continue reading A Life Lesson from Two Clowns
Tonight, I was washing by hand the large dishes that didn’t fit in the dishwasher when my daughter asked to help. “It’ll go faster,” she argued. “I’ll wash them and … Continue reading It’s OK, Mom.
Ah, September! I’m excited to start month #2 of my Happiness Project! Here’s the plan: September 2010 – Self Care Focus: Do those things I know (or suspect) will help … Continue reading September is Self-Care Month!
I am so glad that I started this project with mindfulness. Making a practice of bringing awareness to the moments that make up my day is a great foundation for … Continue reading August: Thoughts About “Mindfulness Month”
This is going to be a quick review; I’ve got a fevered baby who’s sleeping right now, but I know I could be called to duty at any moment. Two … Continue reading Week 4 Review
Tonight on the treadmill, I listened to the This American Life episode entitled “Promised Land,” in which David Rakoff goes on a three-week fast and chronicles his experience on the … Continue reading Not so Fast
…gigantic homegrown tomatoes.
Today, I am grateful to my son for providing me with a challenge to my mindfulness practice. This gratefulness comes upon reflection, as I did not have the presence of … Continue reading Embracing the Challenge
Imperfect Happiness 