Martha Creek came to town and I am so grateful again! Martha says that she is,” called to serve those who serve”, and she travels the country in this way- speaking, facilitating and leading workshops to do the work of unhooking from our thinking and awakening to our true purpose. I first learned about self-inquiry […]
This week I want to share an article written for Forbes Magazine and read 1700 times since April. As I prepare to offer Moms' Time Out tonight here in the MKE, this message feels very timely: what is causing us to make room for 80 hours of hustle and very little room for self-care? After […]
Life is so full! Here are 5 tips for getting quality rest when you can't imagine fitting one more thing in your day: 1.Start the day with 10 minutes of meditation So...I'm going to wake up early, to sit quietly? Crazy but true! If you like the idea of meditating but have felt too scattered […]
Yes is not a good word. Our thinking categorizes words and ideas into good and bad bins, and that's where the stress is. It's easy to see why there is so much stress around giving your honest answer when you can look at what it means to say no. Here's what came out of my […]
Self-inquiry is the practice of looking at our thinking and questioning whether it creates freedom or limits in our life. It was created by Byron Katie, who has written several important books, including Loving What Is. The practice she created and the worksheets she freely gives are available at her website: thework.com. Self-inquiry is similar […]
In the time since I last introduced myself, we've grown larger as a working moms' community! So welcome to Curious Ground, new friends! And welcome to October, everyone! My name is Harper and for a long time I really wanted it to be Jenny. Lisa Frank did not make a stickers with Harper on them. […]
I am currently teaching a lunch 'n learn called The Inspired Mom Mindset. I talk about meeting the sticky situations of work and home with simple techniques for unhooking the mind from stressful thoughts and limiting stories. I have a few spots left in October and I'd LOVE to serve as many working moms with […]
I made something for you! Before I tell you what it is, here are some clues: What’s morning like for you? Do you wake up ready to go, to seize another day?! Or are you often wakened about an hour before you’re ready to seize the day, the best you can do is tumble out […]
If you’re wishing for more patience and time for the things that really matter in life, you’re gonna want a solid practice for getting present. It can mean things like meditating and yoga, but it doesn't have to. Practicing being present can seem intimidating and just out of reach, so I’ve created a list of […]
Summer is approaching and it will change my routines. I’m both grateful and anxious about this. I was up late last night creating a summer schedule draft with all possible camps, babysitters and trips to Nani’s house. I fell asleep before sketching out daytrips, art projects and rainy day options. I haven’t even asked the […]