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Five secrets to not over-protecting our daughters

A colleague of mine recently sent me this question: Question: I am the mother of two teen daughters. My husband is very controlling and I am more permissive. Which is the best way to be these days? Answer: Over the next few months I will be posting some excepts from my upcoming book: Raising Strong Girls

Mindful quote on compulsiveness

“A thoroughly and good relationship with ourselves results in being still, which doesn’t mean we don’t run and jump and dance about. It means there is no compulsiveness. We don’t overwork, overeat, over smoke, over seduce. In short, we begin to stop causing harm.” (Pema Chodron, When Things Fall Apart, 1997, 43)

Please help me name my mindful book

NAME THAT BOOK CONTEST An invitation: I need your help in finding a TITLE for my new mindfulness book. Please read the blurb below then rank your selection as 1,2,3,4,5,6 (1 being the best). Also feel free to combine aspect of several and create a brand neew tirle Book blurb: “No longer be the

Mindfulness Frequently Asked Questions

Mindfulness: Some Frequently Asked Questions (Excerpt from the upcoming book: “50 Best Mindful Practices – Quick & Easy Ways to Reduce Anxiety and Create Calm” by Maureen Fitzgerald, PhD (www.MaureenFitzgerald.com) “Simply put, mindfulness is moment-to-moment awareness. It is cultivated by purposely paying attention to things we ordinarily never give a moments thought to. It

Maya Angelou was my hero

I am sad to see her go and glad she was so beautiful! “Each time a woman stands up for herself, without knowing it, possibly without claiming it, she stands up for all women”. Maya Angelou

Mindful Prayer of Acceptance

Daily Prayer of Acceptance By Lise Storgard I accept myself completely. I accept my strengths and my weaknesses, my gifts and my shortcomings. I accept myself completely as a human being. I accept that I am here to learn and grow, and I accept that I am learning and growing. I accept the personality I’ve

Mindful quote on seeking goals

“What we really seek is not the surface gaols [like money and status] those are just means to an end. What we are really after is the feeling of relief that comes when the drive is satisfied. Relief, relaxation, and an end to the tension. Peace happiness – no more yearning. “ Bhante Gunaratana

Lawyers need mindfulness

Here is a great article by law professor Rhonda Magee on why lawyers need mindfulness. http://nwlawyer.wsba.org/nwlawyer/april_may_2014?pg=22#pg20

Trust takes seconds to break and years to repair

“Trust takes years to build, seconds to break and forever to repair.” Anonymous.

April 28 is G-Day- a global social movement for Girls aged 10-12

Once upon a time, the key passages of life were honoured in our communities. G Day is a new global social movement anchored by day-long events that celebrate, inspire and empower girls ages 10 to 12 as they transition into adolescence. The inaugural G Day event is taking place on April 28, 2014, a