By Karen McMahon How do we accept circumstances that have turned our world upside down, ended our dreams, left us living a life we did not plan on and DO NOT want? Finances are tighter, alone is lonelier; fear is more overwhelming, finding joy seems impossible. How do we wake up every day and live a […]
A Guest Post by Brenda McMahon The first Yama or principle of yoga is Ahimsa. This literally means to have compassion for all living things, to do no harm, to show no cruelty to any creature or any person in any way whatsoever. The non-violence principle of Ahimsa is pretty easy to understand – don’t […]
By Karen McMahon Accepting how people show up in our relationships One of the most liberating action steps that we can take in ALL our relationships is to accept others as they are. It is the first step to living in peace with our ex, teenagers, mother, etc. EVEN if that person is hurtful, […]
I’d like to introduce you to my sister Brenda McMahon. She is a ceramic artist (potter), a certified yoga instructor and one of my most favorite people in the world. I have learned so much from Brenda and have invited her to share with you the ‘off the mat’ philosophy behind yoga which I believe […]
Guest post by Jacqueline Newman, a matrimonial attorney who practices litigation, collaboration and mediation, sets some solid criteria for choosing the right attorney for you. One of the most common complaints my clients voice is disappointment with their matrimonial attorneys. After suffering a breach of trust and having a central relationship deteriorate, divorcees many times […]
A common challenge for many women and men going through a divorce is looking for a job after having been away from the workforce for an extended period of time. In many cases, their spouse was the main breadwinner while s/he was the primary caregiver of their children. As you can imagine, the specter of […]
So often clients ask how to go about hiring an attorney that will help them navigate their divorce so that the experience is as dignified and positive as it can be. My friend and colleague Andrea and her assistant Ellie do a beautiful job of outlining some of the key elements you want to keep […]
