Some people just love the holidays. Family gatherings are a delight. The hustle-bustle of the time is energizing. It’s all a love fest! For some, the holidays are not a delight. If you are in the first category, then maybe find something else to read. If you are in the second category, I offer you some tips!

Mindfulness, FamilyTerrie LewineNovember 22, 2021holidays, holidaygiving, family, communication, empowermentComment

I Know it's a Story But...

For those of you who deeply want to change the way you communicate with others. For those of you who truly want to transform your relationships, for those of you who want to be responsible for your responses to the world, please consider never letting this phrase slip through your lips into the airwaves again. Even better, delete it from your thinking.

It Goes Both Ways. A Mother's Day Tale.

Blessings to all of you moms who are doing the hard work of raising the next generation. I’m sure you are navigating this role with the incredible mindfulness required to enjoy the tasks asked of you on a daily basis. This is a story about the rest of us. It my mother’s day tale.

Everyday Love ~ My Valentine's Day Rant

Here I go, out on the risky limb of saying out loud: I’m so not in agreement with the current cultural narrative that Valentine’s Day is a good idea.

Use Your Words

We say this to kids a bunch, don’t we? I’m not sure it's the best advice. I’m thinking the kids are onto something more accurate.

You're Out!

There was big drama in the US Open Tennis Championship just a few weeks ago. The number one player in the world forfeited and was ousted from a match. He was out of a tournament he was destined to win. One that was important to him.

Corona and Kids. What Are You Saying?

Your children are instantly navigating a new experience. Depending upon their age they don’t have the capacity to understand what’s happening in the same ways you do. For better and for worse. They don’t have the brain development to make meaning of what they are seeing and hearing. They exist more deeply on the feeling level. Not only are they trying to make meaning of the change in their lives, they are deeply impacted by you, the parents, their caregivers. In more ways that you might be thinking about. They are tracking on your every move.

Shop Your List, Not the Store

When I saw this title on a blog post I read, delivered to me from one of my favorite websites – Food 52, I immediately thought - oh yes, this is what I say to people over and over about relationships.

A Poem for Mother's Day

I was teaching yesterday and someone offered this poem as our 'Remembering', a way to start the class. A poem by Billy Collins (who apparently is famous), about a gift for his mother. I enjoyed it so much I decided to offer it here as well.

Family, inspiration, RelationshipsTerrie LewineMay 13, 2018inspiration, poetry, Mothers dayComment

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