Photo: Luis Quintero It’s easy to think about how our mood affects our movement. Maybe you have a hard time sitting still when you are feeling anxious or you find it difficult to move at all when you are depressed? But let’s talk about the reverse- moving your body can also change your emotional state! …
Mother’s Day and Difficult Emotions
Motherhood is a big deal. It’s a tall order when you think about it. As a mom, you’re the first person your baby attaches to. A baby knows the sound of his or her mother’s voice while still in the womb. Infants like to be rocked at the same pace as their mother’s heartbeat. Babies …
Its a Hard Knock Life
There are moments in our lives that make us or break us. It’s part of the ups and downs of life. Our hearts can be broken into a million pieces. Our lives can be shattered. In those moments- we may feel down for the count. We feel like we're free falling into the abyss. We …
{I love to Laugh Ha Ha Ha Ha}
♫Loud and long and clear!♫ Does anyone remember that song? From Mary Poppins {If not, here’s the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOMqqI-kzHY }. I used to LOVE it growing up. And when it pops into my brain, it still makes me smile. And, just as much as I loved that song, I also love to laugh. Imagine …
The Art of Slowing Down
Slowing down is hard in our culture. We are often encouraged to GO, GO, GO. We have plans and schedules and commitments. And on top of that, MORE plans and schedules and commitments. Our days are packed. Leaving the house by 5am and getting home at 8pm. We have responsibilities that drive our GO, GO, …