10 MINUTES TO LESS SUFFERING

Reading the news these days can make us feel like we are on a roller coaster. One minute it looks like the pandemic will end soon, and the next minute there seems to be another obstacle in the way. I…

Yogi Berra once said, “The future ain’t what it used to be.” We might find this funny, but many of us really feel this way. We believe that, based on the events of the past, the future that we dream …

This pandemic has challenged so many structures in our lives. Many of us had to let go of how things used to be in order to run our businesses, keep our jobs or find new ones, and nurture our relatio…

At the beginning of 2020, we had no idea it would be a year filled with upheaval and chaos.  As we look towards 2021, life is just as uncertain, but we have every reason to feel hopeful.   It is impo…

Are you finding everything going on in the world emotionally exhausting? Many of us need to be careful about stressing and worrying about things out of our control because it takes away from energy w…

Normally the holiday season is filled with hope and cheer.  However, this year it seems to be more challenging to keep our spirits high and look forward to the holiday season.  Listen to this podcast…

Many of us don’t pursue our goals or passions because we believe it is too late in our careers or our lives. I’ve heard this concern from people of all ages—from those in their 20s to those in their …

It has been an emotional week for so many people. It is an important time to understand that our anxiety, stress, and tears do not diminish our inner strength and courage. Listen to this podcast to l…

When we need life to be a certain way, we often miss out on new possibilities or opportunities. Listen to this podcast to learn how to let go of the way we thought life should be to create a new path…

We are currently experiencing something called “Covid Kindness.” It’s not that there aren’t painful things going on, but it seems that there have been more acts of kindness and generosity towards oth…

It’s so easy to get overwhelmed when our lives are busy, when we worry things won’t work out, or when we believe we don’t have enough time to get everything done. Listen to this podcast to learn how …

It is challenging to accept the things that we don’t like or the things that cause us pain. Often, we can obsess about what we could have done differently in the past or we project that things can’t …

Since the pandemic started, some days feel so chaotic and unpredictable. We want to stay centered and stay calm, but it is not always easy. Listen to this podcast to learn some tools to stay present …

I always considered September the “real” new year. People are invigorated from the summer—ready with new ideas and creativity, children are going back to school, and businesses are trying to end the…

Are our children going back to school? Are they learning online? Can they see their friends? How can we work when they are home, running around the house? During a pandemic, these are all very real c…

We often make commitments to change our habits or things about ourselves based on what we learn in challenging times. We might commit to take better care of ourselves, be more kind to our love ones, …

Many people have trouble sleeping. It can be so tough to clear our minds and surrender to the mystery and stillness of the night. But a shift of perspective in how we view the ritual of sleep and how…

Many of us believe that if we knew what would happen next, we would be safe and secure. But we forget that not knowing the future is key for finding true peace and freedom in the moment. Without a fe…

One of the most important things to do during this pandemic is to remain hopeful. But our fear of the future creates so much stress and anxiety that it is easy to feel doomed. The good news is that u…

There are so many unexpected things, big and small, that lead to our stress and worry. When we get too overwhelmed, we relinquish our peace to everything that we find uncomfortable or uncertain. List…