Today I visited a friend in Jersey City and look what I found growing in her garden! The lovely dreamy and sweet scented Clematis Vitalba. The essence made from its flowers helps us keep our feet on the ground and develop an interest for the here and now. Head in the clouds? Love daydreaming, napping and sleeping? Are you someone with great imagination …
You are enough
I hear it over and over again “What did I do wrong” ?” If I had/hadn’t ________ perhaps we would still be together” “There is something wrong with me”. I hear you but I’m sorry to say that it isn’t always about you. Sometimes in life things don’t work out but it doesn’t need to be because of YOU. You …
Be your best friend
Be your best friend. Don’t beat yourself up. You may not be where you thought you should be by now in life, work or love. You may wish you’d done things differently, you may even feel that you have screwed up. With every day, with every moment, comes a new opportunity to open or close, to switch back to the default …
… and the livin’ is easy
I love summer. Long hot days give me a sense of freedom, relaxation and expanded possibilities. No matter if you are planning a trip home to see family and friends, going on a “solo vacation”, checking out a new destination or staying local, here are a few ideas to make the most of summer easy living and the free time …
Get over it!
I’m a member of the local Food Coop here in Brooklyn and this morning I went to do my monthly shift. I was teaming up with a lovely young lady at the conveyor belt and while waiting for some boxes to arrive, we began to chat. She asked me what I do. When I said that I help women heal from heartbreak she looked at me, seemingly moved, …
Pen to paper or the benefits of daily journaling
I find daily writing a very powerful, simple and accessible therapeutic tool and a great self-care exercise, within everyone’s reach. And the research confirms the benefits of it. Research supports the idea that writing about stressful events helps you come to terms with them, thus reducing the impact of these stressors on your physical and emotional health. Here is how …
It is time to blossom
It is time Time to take care of yourself Time to attend to your needs and deep desires Time to heal those old pains and sorrows That are beginning to weigh way too much It is time to heal It is time to blossom And the time is now Photo My life through a lens
You are a Hero!
I have been reflecting a bit on my own life lately and have come to a conclusion that I´d love to share with you. It is not rocket science but I think it is worth mentioning or, at least, reminding. Here it is: We all have a story to tell and that story is often more fascinating than what we give ourselves credit for. When seeing …
Get ready for Fall (and don’t forget your self-care!)
Yes, this time of year again. Labor Day just gone. I got back from vacation a few days ago and, as I write this, I feel relaxed yet revitalized and centered. The question now is how to maintain this sense of relaxation, connection and revitalization now that I’m back in the mist of the business and craziness of NY? I know …
4 ways to revitalize yourself this summer
“We need the tonic of wildness.” D. H. Thoreau Summer is my favorite season, always filling me with a sense of freedom, happiness and vitality. And, knowing what NY winters are like, I’m trying to make the most of it. We are very lucky that the City has to offer so many great outdoor activities and events during the …