Many of us, women especially, do not shine at self care. We are programmed for care-taking. Nurturing others is our identity. We scramble to fulfill the expectations we place on ourselves–ours, and those of others–while taking care of ourselves last. Or not at all. Until we become burned out and exhausted. I am working on [...]
Archive for September, 2011
Savoring Autumn–Self Care, Compassion, and Mindfulness
Posted in compassion, mindfulness, self-care on September 15, 2011 | 2 Comments »
Some Things to Love about September
Posted in Blogging, meditation, natural world on September 8, 2011 | 2 Comments »
The languorous warmth of Indian Summer. Autumn crisp evening air, seductive with possibility. Fields of sunflowers. Rows of freshly mown hay, curing in the sun. Lush, almost-purple heirloom tomatoes, layered into ricotta and leaves of fragrant basil, drizzled with balsamic vinegar and extra-virgin olive oil. Corn on the cob and fresh-caught salmon, grilled to perfection. [...]

