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2/23/2019 0 Comments february 2019new offering! they say to practice self-compassion is to treat yourself like you would treat a good friend. are you interested in learning about mindfulness and self-compassion? please join me and my amazing colleague, mary fish, for a 4-week introduction to mindful self-sompassion. wednesday evenings in March from 6:30 to 8:00 PM in the beautiful shenandoah studio in the north end of boise. only a curiosity about meditation and self-compassion is required. research has found that people who practice self-compassion are more resilient, less reactive, and have a healthier self-concept. this course is adapted from the work of drs. kristin neff and christopher germer and will include guided meditation, reflection, and discussion. all materials will be provided. for more information, please see the course flyer. looking forward to being with you.  "being human is not about being any one particular way; it is about being as life creates you--with your own particular strengths and weaknesses, gifts and challenges, quirks and oddities." ~ kristin neff
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12/28/2018 0 Comments december 2018sunrise in sen monorom, cambodia "nothing is more beautiful than the loveliness of the woods before sunrise."  9/30/2018 0 Comments september 2018for many people, young adulthood is a time of possibility and a time to begin letting go of old beliefs that get in the way of living a meaningful, messy, and joyful life. this is an article i wrote to inspire discussion around what young adults want and need in counseling. oh and watch out because this article contains movie spoilers! read the article HERE  6/9/2018 0 Comments june 2018self-compassion practices can be helpful when incorporated into therapy. this is an article i wrote to generate discussion around the use of self-compassion practice and when it may (or may not) have benefit. read the article HERE.  5/5/2018 0 Comments may 2018i am excited to announce a workshop that i am offering at the JUMP building in downtown boise, idaho. it is called the loving-kindness meditation for emotional health workshop. through guided meditation, we will explore ways of relating to our inner experience with empathy and kindness. much gratitude to the JUMP building and staff and to the body of research produced by drs. kristin neff and chris germer. self-compassion has been a vital part of my personal practice for the past five years and i look forward to sharing this medicine with others. see you there. june 30th. 10:30 to 12:30.  11/18/2017 0 Comments november 2017thoughts from teotihuacan, mexico... i volunteered to lead a group that would create a center altar during dia de los muertos celebrations. before beginning, we sat in a circle with our breath. i asked the group how to honor the flowers that were collaborating with us to make this altar. an abundance of ideas emerged. we included the whole plant as much as possible for a raw, natural look. this vibrant altar remained for several days and sparked conversation about humankind's return to balance with the natural world.
4/29/2017 0 Comments april 2017 thoughts about a community art project...
it's called growing compassion. my hope is that it continues to inspire compassion as it hangs on the wall at the center for creative resources in houston, tx. i collected messages and art on small squares of paper from the 2017 compassion fest and NAMI houston walk. people visiting the booths were asked if they would like to make some art and write a compassionate message to themselves, others, and/or the community. the messages were tied so that they move freely and both sides of the cards are visible. 4/2/2017 0 Comments april 2017"A moment of self-compassion can change your entire day. A string of such moments can change the course of your life."  they say to practice self-compassion is to treat yourself like you would treat a beloved friend.
join us friday, april 28th from 7 to 8:30 pm at yogaleena studio to learn how to cultivate positive emotions toward yourself. research has found that people who practice self-compassion are more resilient, less reactive, and have a healthier self-concept. registration in advance is recommended on the yogaleena website. see you there. 9/3/2016 0 Comments september 2016on sundays, september 11th, 18th, 25th, and october 2nd from 9 to 10:30 am, join us for a gentle flow led by yogaleena studio owner (and amazing person), carolina vennie, followed by complementary starbucks coffee and group discussion led by me. the purpose of the group is to relax, have fun, and have real conversations with real women about topics important to us. the class is $20 and you can sign up for each class individually here: www.yogaleenastudio.com. this women's group is growing so pre-registration is highly recommended. see you bright and early.  4/30/2016 0 Comments april 2016
thoughts on a community art project...
it's called catching compassion. it began april 10, 2016 with a booth at houston's compassion week opening celebration. it evolved through the collection of compassionate messages and community artwork on 100% recycled, 30% post-consumer waste business card-sized paper. participants were invited to "make one or take one" of the cards to inspire and offer compassion. the cards were woven and tied into a dream catcher to symbolize our web of interconnectedness. this living project sought to engage people of all ages and backgrounds by continuing to catch and offer compassionate art and wishes. it is part community art installation and part reservoir of compassionate messages. my hope for this project is that it will cultivate one of the most positive and enjoyable states of the human experience. i know it did for me. special thanks to katherine smith, laura tyagi, john "salty" thomason, and jyl scott-reagan for their input on the project. may all beings know compassion. |
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