For me, it’s a reflective time of the year. Lots of long walks. And writing. And listening. And feeling. Rather than judge myself for what I didn’t do, I allow myself to dream into the New Year. Imagine as clearly as I can, What I want to fill up with next year– What will bring…
CONTINUE 1. Put the fork down between bites. 2. Breathe. 3. I can always have more later. 4. I don’t have to feel bad or guilty about what I choose to eat and when I choose to eat it. 5. There are other tools and comforts that I can use to feel better besides…
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I was a professional dieter for 20 years, & the phrase, But I’m not that hungry, was a favorite mantra. At that time, my goal was to not eat, to postpone knowing or responding to my body’s needs, to wait as long as possible before “giving in.” Sound familiar? I remember loving my growling stomach,…
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I spotted this “You Can” note one day while walking around NYC. Most probably I was out walking because I couldn’t get moving on what I needed to do: Write my Newsletter. Go to the grocery store. Finish/Start a painting. Procrastination/avoidance/resistance are universal phenomenons. And yet, when you’re caught up in…
CONTINUE We all get stuck. And un-stuck. It’s an over and over process. You may be stuck because: You’re afraid to take a new step. You need more information to get to: Yes. Or, you’re just not ready. Maybe you’re stuck at a job you hate. Stuck in a not-working relationship. Or stuck because you…
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When I first meet with Evolving Eaters and we talk about their previous experiences with Mindful Eating, I realize, they have NOT been practicing Mindful Eating… …they’ve been practicing Fear Mind Eating. They say, When I try to eat Mindfully: ~It feels like I’m being asked to sit and be present with all my stress…
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Great tools and lots of information on the art of Mindful Living in my interview w/Nicole Jackson Miller, owner of The Project Designer. You will hear: What is True Selfcare ~ How to find clarity when you need to make a decision ~ How to step away from being constantly “on call” ~ What to…
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This was my very first painting called, “That’s Quite a Story.” It was a moment of facing my fear. I had no idea what I was doing. I grabbed a piece of Xerox paper, bubble wrap, an old credit card (had no brushes), my few containers of craft paint– and–wildly smeared, played, pressed, dripped. I…
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Happy New Year friends! Looking forward to painting and playing together this year! xo #paintingmakesmebrave
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