Getting into September means getting back into our routines. There is a lot of transition going on right now with summer winding down, kids going back to school, and new programs beginning in our congregations. There is also a big transition happening in nature right now. It’s called nectar surge. Take dandelions for instance. They bloomed in spring and now they’re doing the same thing! In fact, a lot of plants are flowering and blooming this time of year to give bees th

You know how middle school kids pretend to be making out with someone by wrapping their arms around themselves so from the back all you see are hands? Do that! Wrap your arms around yourself. Close your eyes. Imagine that you are hugging, and being hugged, by someone you love. As you inhale, allow the feelings of connectedness, love, and safety to fill your heart. Allow that feeling to permeate throughout your entire being. Allow it to radiate out from you. Feel yourself gi

Last week I wrote about belly breathing to break the cycle of stress. It’s really the most effective way. And yet, it can be SO hard to get into the habit! That’s because for most of us we’ve been improperly breathing up in our chests since childhood. Once upon a time you did breath down in the depths of your belly. Watch any baby breath if you don’t believe me! This week I’m going to teach you how to sooth your nervous system using your ears. Yep, ear massage. You’ve pr

Are you over it yet? The feeling of being overstressed, overanxious, and just plain overwhelmed? Are you ready for a change? I hope so. The reason I hope so is because there is so much goodness you want to give the world. And the world needs you to be able to give that goodness. But frankly what the world needs first is for you to feel better. We need you to live each day feeling more sound and steady. More rooted and relaxed. It doesn’t serve your family, your friends, yo