Our insights after week 1 of daily meditation: Creating Peace from the Inside Out. Pau: One week into the 21-day meditation challenge with Deepak Chopra and Oprah, I feel more connected with my inner self and my surroundings. I particularly enjoyed the meditation about making heart-to-heart connections, not only because of the nice reflection by… READ MORE
Nuestra experiencia después de una semana de meditación diaria: Creando Paz de Adentro hacia Afuera. Pau: Al completar la primera semana del reto de meditación de Deepak Chopra y Oprah, me siento más conectada conmigo misma y mis alrededores. Disfruté en particular de la meditación acerca de hacer conexiones de corazón a corazón, no sólo… READ MORE
De una madre, inmigrante, quien toma decisiones de crianza difíciles todos los días. Como padres, tomamos decisiones difíciles cada día. Desde qué marca de pañales usar para proteger esa piel suave y sensible del bebé, hasta escoger el preescolar adecuado, comprar orgánico versus no orgánico… es agotador. Y lo hacemos todos los días, todo el… READ MORE
From an immigrant, mother, who makes difficult parenting decisions every day. As parents, we make difficult decisions every day. From which brand of diapers to use to protect that soft, sensitive baby’s skin, to choosing the right preschool, to buy organic vs non-organic… it is almost exhausting. And we are doing it every single day,… READ MORE
This is one of my favorite times of the year. The fall, by far my favorite season, is adorned with orange, yellow and brown colors that signify warmth to me. It is the prelude to Thanksgiving and the overall holiday season. It is when families start getting together to plan sumptuous meals and fun events…. READ MORE
James is 5 months old and he is the cutest baby on earth. This is his mum speaking, of course. In Italy, we have this saying that “every cockroach is beautiful to its mum” but seriously James is special. He is my first child and I am already wondering if I will be as enchanted… READ MORE
James tiene 5 meses y es el bebé más lindo del mundo. Esta es su mamá escribiendo, claro está. En Italia tenemos un dicho que dice que “cada cucaracha es linda para su mamá” pero en realidad James es especial. Es mi primer bebé y ya me estoy preguntando si voy a estar tan encantada… READ MORE
Who has not found themselves fully awake, late at night, thoughts running through their heads and not letting them fall asleep? As life gets more complex and exciting, it is common to find it difficult to turn off the switch and get good rest. Some of the common, avoidable justifications for keeping the mind going… READ MORE
Quién no se ha encontrado alguna vez completamente despierto, muy tarde en la noche, pensamientos rondando por sus cabezas sin dejarlos dormirse? A medida que la vida se vuelve más compleja y emocionante, es común que se haga difícil apagar el switch y descansar. Algunas de las justificaciones comunes para dejar la mente prendida son:… READ MORE
First things first, create your Space!!! If you have a place for that Barbie house, or that dog bed you can most certainly create a place for yourself. It doesn’t have to be a large area. It can even be a corner in your bedroom! Things to consider: – Traffic: choose an area that has… READ MORE