by Kate | Jul 2, 2024 | Strength
If you live, work, or play in the city of Minneapolis, please consider taking this simple action. Taking action is a great way to feel stronger when you feel despair over current events. Good news: the city of Minneapolis has committed to climate and equity goals for...
by Kate | Jun 5, 2024 | Strength
“Connection,” Brené Brown writes, “is the energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard, and valued; when they can give and receive without judgment; and when they derive sustenance and strength from the relationship.” What if we felt that connection...
by Kate | Jun 14, 2023 | Strength
The kind promise for the month is “I will share my strengths compassionately.” That might mean: Remembering your own brilliance. Encouraging someone else to shine. Offering to do something you are good at and/or that comes easily to you to meet a need you see in the...
by Kate | Jun 7, 2023 | Strength
Buddhists do this thing called “dedicating the merit.” At the end of each meditation practice, we offer our efforts to the universe. One dedication of merit I use begins “by this merit, May all beings be freed from suffering.” Whether the...
by Kate | Jun 21, 2022 | Chronic healing, Strength
I start my day with a loving kindness meditation. “May you be safe. May you be strong. May you live with joy. May you be peaceful and it at ease.” I wish these things for myself, my loved ones, strangers, enemies, and all beings. I learned this meditation technique...
by Kate | Jun 15, 2022 | Strength
I am considering the kind promise “I will share my strengths compassionately.” The last word in that promise makes all the difference. Last week, I encouraged myself (and you) to show up in life as is – warts and all – knowing that by revealing our authentic selves,...
