The holidays are just around the corner. My guess is that some of you can barely contain your excitement while others would probably rather just skip it. Regardless of where you land on that spectrum, the "vibe" in the air is stressful. And so much of what we feel throughout the day is based on what everyone around us is feeling. Our nervous systems are always taking the temperature in the room and it's impossible not to be affected by the collective. So this year, in the midst of all of it, consider offering yourself something soothing, something connecting, and something life-enhancing!

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I know that being a citizen of the world has been especially intense lately. I've moved from engaged and grounded, to over-engaged and dysregulated, to totally-checked-out and everything in between. I just want to reassure you that ALL RESPONSES ARE NORMAL!!! Our mindfulness practices guide us towards staying in the present (that's a tall order), pulling away from creating stories about what is going to happen in the future (also difficult), and bringing ourselves back to the moment with compassion, not judgement, over and over again (WHEW!!!). And while I wholeheartedly agree with that approach, it might not feel super accessible to you right now. So here are some additional options….

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 In times of heightened stress and fear, mindfulness practices can go a long way in keeping you grounded and emotionally regulated. Remember that how you feel inside has everything to do with how you experience what’s happening around you. So if you are feeling a lack of control over the events of the world, shifting your internal experience will make things feel more manageable. Luckily, I have a pretty good toolbox at the ready and I’d love to share a few resources with you.

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October Meditation Series: Exploring the Background Track, starts in one week! Join me for the month of October as we explore meditation practices as well as the background track that is always playing on the periphery.

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Whether you're trying to hold your attention on your breath, the sensations in your body or the compassion in your heart, there is almost always a background track playing. It says things like,  hey - you’re wandering again, or, my back hurts, or it’s probably best to stop early and change the load of laundry. For most of us, the background track is going almost non-stop. And that’s normal!!! I’m not concerned with the track as much as the “tone” of the track. Is it kind and curious or judgey and mean-spirited?

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Today, I want to tell you about three great offerings! Scroll down to learn more.

1. Yoga + Nature + Culture in Southern Spain, March 17-23, 2025 - Registration is open!
2. A great new podcast episode: Understanding Teen Behavior and Mindfulness
3. Morning Meditation in September and an October Meditation Series

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This quote came to me so many times last week while spending my days on a beautiful little lake in Wisconsin. It’s been three years since I’ve taken a personal retreat, an annual commitment that somehow slipped away from me these last few years. I’m not sure how I lost track of the importance of this time alone, but I’m so grateful to have had the reminder…

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So much time has passed since I last wrote that I've gotten messages lately saying, where are you, I miss you!!! Which absolutely made my day and was just the motivation I needed to catch you up.  So here's what I'll cover - feel free to scroll down accordingly:

1. A brief catch up on what's going on in my world.
2. Two new podcast episodes.
3. A possible March 2025 yoga/nature/culture retreat in Spain.

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