Author: Marni
Control? How to give advice in relationships that nurture not negate self esteem.
Each of us has the whole world in our hands. Everything we touch, every person we encounter with the tone of our words, a look, a stance: Each of these effects the people around us. Have you ever walked in somewhere to get coffee and the people were not smiling. How did you react? Were…
Do you remember the moments? Stay present & get more out of your life.
Has anyone ever asked if you are “present”? What does it mean to be “present”? It means to be aware and involved in the moment you are experiencing RIGHT NOW! It is focusing on who you are with and what you are doing as you are doing it. It means not focusing on what…
Don’t leave it unsaid, you don’t know what tomorrow brings.
The recent and unexpected death of Robin Williams reminded me again of the preciousness of life. Every minute/moment counts. Don’t take it for granted. I feel for him and the fear and pain he must’ve been in. I feel for his family and wonder what their last moments with him were like. Was their last…
My body, my belly, how do I love thee?
Up until a few days ago I thought I understood the connection between my body, food/fuel and energy/emotions. I’m a recovering bulimic so I’ve been delving into this foodie thing for a long time. I spent many years in my life using food as a way of comforting my soul/spirit or numbing myself so I…
Does Meditation Work?
Meditate,Meditate, Meditate… Quiet your mind, your inner voice, sit on the floor and chant OHM. Many people do it, is it for you? It certainly won’t make you thinner, quicker, or richer. What will it do? How about lower your blood pressure and your heart rate; help anxiety, depression; and increase focus just to name a few. …
Do you really have faith?
Having faith, trusting, stepping out when you cannot see the ground in front of you and believing it is there. Somehow knowing when there is no reason to believe that ALL will work out. Such a tiny word, 5 letters, and yet the meaning and the feeling behind the word…LIFE CHANGING. My son learned about faith last…
Can you “see”, you are free?
FREEDOM Freedom (From “Shenandoah”) by Original Broadway Cast on Shenandoahgrooveshark.com “Freedom ain’t a state like Maine or Virginia Freedom ain’t across some county line. Freedom is a flame that burns within ya, Freedom’s in the state of mind.” As a child, I saw this song performed on Broadway. The song in the show was about…
Whose Journey is it??
This morning I dropped Eli off for his first day ever of day camp. He hesitated for a moment leaving the car. I began to offer assistance and then stopped myself and waited a moment and breathed. Next he dashed out with the counselor, not saying good bye and not a backward glance. As I…
Surrender & Gratitude;The Hare, The Bear
Friday lead in to my son’s big birthday weekend. His grandma headed north to join the festivities. Sometimes in the past, this visit filled me with trepidation. Not because of my mother in law, I am fortunate we have an open, honest and close relationship. The trepidation stemmed from how her visits affected my husband and the…
I Forgive
Recently, I experienced an act by someone that truly was malicious and vindictive. I struggled at first to forgive. Some friends asked me how I could even think of forgiving this person for the incident and what they did to my family. Let me start with what I believe. I believe ALL people are…