Mindfulness Meets Real Life — Giving Back

IN this month of holiday frenzy and non-stop activity…remember that grace comes in many guises.  Here are some ways to give and receive grace in your life…   ~Take a pause in the moment and connect with your body ~Share a sincere compliment with someone ~Lighten your load by making people smile ~Take full responsibility for yourself ~Connect with your breath ~Allow yourself to receive! If someone offers to help….take it! ~Let the snow fall on your face ~Breathe deeply while sipping a hot cup of tea ~Bring fresh flowers into your home ~Eat mindfully ~Be the observer of your thoughts ~Become aware of outer distractions ~Softly connect with...

PEACE Peace within is peace without.  Peace is a state of mind and being.  When you are centered and peaceful, it radiates out from your heart center to those around you.  No matter what frenzy is going on, you will have the ability to stay rooted ~this is what we strive for.  No matter how challenging the situation is, we stay focused and steady.  The place of peace is available to those who are ready to tap into it.  We only need to remember...The seeds of peace have been planted by the Divine...it is up to us to sow them....

“Always remain larger than what is happening around you.” ~Solara   TRANQUILITY AND FORGIVENESS What does it really mean to remain larger than what is happening during these energetically powerful times?  To me it means, "in order to keep your shoes clean- stay out of the muck." A simple concept and not so simple at the same time.  What this means to me is to stay in the practice of viewing life from an expanded perspective and not getting sucked in to drama. This practice is ongoing as we tend to forget that we are so much more than the insignificant...

Thank goodness I'm a calm person. I've been known to take things in stride- in a relaxed and peaceful way. This came clearer to me on a recent outing. On my way to a conference in upstate NY, I stopped by my favorite lunch spot to grab a bite before check-in. Creature of habit that I am, I always order the same thing. The quiche with the side salad of farm-fresh greens. Note the words: FARM FRESH. The cheerful waitress set the plate in front of me. It all looked so delicious! I paused before I took the first bite...

Yes Catherine! I’m Ready To Take Charge Of My Life! Thinking about hiring a Life Coach? Get ready, because amazing changes are in store for you! Let’s Talk.This is a powerful opportunity to find out what's really holding you back from feeling more energized in your body and in your life. It’s also a chance to see if working together, with me as your coach, will help you creating the lasting change you’ve been craving. Over the years, I have worked with many different types of people, all with different learning styles and levels of self-awareness.  The type of coaching...