30 Apr So Hum. What is it, anyway?? So Hum. I came across this phrase while studying Buddhism. Several years ago I declared I was a Buddhist. Although, at the time, I don't think I fully understood what Buddhism stood for. At the time, I was just into "declaring" things. (Ah, your 20s...) I have a much better understanding now and although I would never consider myself passionately religious, Buddhist principles are definitely the most aligned with what I think and feel. So Hum is such a huge part of that. So Hum is Sanskrit
So Hum. I came across this phrase while studying Buddhism. Several years ago I declared I was a Buddhist. Although, at the time, I don't think I fully understood what Buddhism stood for. At the time, I was just into "declaring" things. (Ah, your 20s...) I have a much better understanding now and although I would never consider myself passionately religious, Buddhist principles are definitely the most aligned with what I think and feel. So Hum is such a huge part of that. So Hum is Sanskrit
08 May About Motherhood It's my third Mother's Day and as I sit here with a baby sleeping on my chest and another coloring at the table next to me, I feeling a lot of reflection about the last three years. There have been lots of ups and downs. Lots of late nights. Lots of tantrums. Lots of baby snuggles. Lots of Dr. Seuss stories. This Mommying thing isn't easy. I spend a lot of times with mothers, many of whom have this love-hate relationship with the concept of motherhood. It's by far the hardest and most
It's my third Mother's Day and as I sit here with a baby sleeping on my chest and another coloring at the table next to me, I feeling a lot of reflection about the last three years. There have been lots of ups and downs. Lots of late nights. Lots of tantrums. Lots of baby snuggles. Lots of Dr. Seuss stories. This Mommying thing isn't easy. I spend a lot of times with mothers, many of whom have this love-hate relationship with the concept of motherhood. It's by far the hardest and most
07 May MC Day 7 and Observations Day seven and one week completed of my year-long Meditation Challenge (MC). I'm actually quite impressed that I've made it a week. There have been several days where I've forced myself to step away and find time to do this. Granted, I definitely didn't get the most awe-inspiring session on those days, but at least I've made time to deep breathe for a few minutes. Yesterday was one of those days where there was just no time alone to meditate. I ended up having to sneak away in the evening. My
Day seven and one week completed of my year-long Meditation Challenge (MC). I'm actually quite impressed that I've made it a week. There have been several days where I've forced myself to step away and find time to do this. Granted, I definitely didn't get the most awe-inspiring session on those days, but at least I've made time to deep breathe for a few minutes. Yesterday was one of those days where there was just no time alone to meditate. I ended up having to sneak away in the evening. My
