I’m guessing I’m not the only person who at this particular moment is dreaming of an escape to somewhere warm and tropical to rest and unwind. Sadly, for all of us, this is definitely not happening this winter. However, if we focus on the blessing of technology (especially Zoom), we can give ourselves the … [Read more...] about The Need to Retreat: Online Meditation Courses
Meditation
Do No Harm and Take No Shit Meditation
I have found the perfect meditation for dealing with the incredible frustrations of COVID-related craziness going on all around us- something that will help you keep your head on straight, act with loving kindness, but while at the same time, maintaining healthy boundaries to keep yourself and your loved ones … [Read more...] about Do No Harm and Take No Shit Meditation
Highly Sensitive People (HSP) Yoga Series
As you probably are aware, I specialise in working with Highly Sensitive People (or HSPs). I’ve become increasingly more passionate about helping HSP’s navigate this non-HSP world successfully as we are the minority and often feel like there is something wrong with us because we are different. Here are a … [Read more...] about Highly Sensitive People (HSP) Yoga Series
The Easiest Way to Start a Meditation Practise: The Insight Timer App
I admit it- I’m a podcast addict. Every morning, I look forward to listening to a spiritually uplifting and enlightening podcast. I recently began listening to a really interesting one called Mindful Living Spiritual Awakening with Psychologist Dr. Marjo Puleo. The topic I chose was “Conscious … [Read more...] about The Easiest Way to Start a Meditation Practise: The Insight Timer App
How to Become Comfortable Being Uncomfortable
Well, dear readers, like many of you during this intense time of physical distancing and social isolation, I have been on a constant search to find things to occupy both my time and mind in a serious effort to stay engaged, educated, and uplifted. I have literally found myself needing to DOUBLE my self-care … [Read more...] about How to Become Comfortable Being Uncomfortable
Looking to feel grounded? Try Mountain Meditation
As you probably know, I’m really into mindfulness practises and advocate them constantly to my clients. Here are a few articles I’ve written on mindfulness and how it can be applied in our everyday round: Being Mindful with Technology The RAIN Mindfulness Meditation Practise Esther Recommends: A … [Read more...] about Looking to feel grounded? Try Mountain Meditation
Five Gratitude Practices That Will Increase Happiness Right Now
I’ve decided to write about gratitude even though I’ve written about it before. Why am I so into gratitude practices? Because there is solid science behind why they are good for our physical and mental health. Here are 7 scientifically proven benefits from a wonderful article in Psychology Today on … [Read more...] about Five Gratitude Practices That Will Increase Happiness Right Now
Ask Esther: Finding Peace With Difficult Family Members
Question: Hi Esther, Thank you so much for considering my question. I always enjoy reading your newsletter. My mom passed away almost 5 years ago. Since her passing my dad is a different person. He was always very strict and as a child I was afraid of him. Now, he's become someone I don't know. I see … [Read more...] about Ask Esther: Finding Peace With Difficult Family Members