By Karen McMahon While thoughts certainly arise in our minds there is a separation from thinking thoughts and listening to them as if they are truth, which they are not, and being able to see how to use them to pull back from suffering and towards power and possibility. This practice can help us to […]
Guest Post by Brenda McMahon The Yamas & Niyamas, or 10 commandments of Yoga are a great tool to use as a guideline for how your mind is acting each and every day and when and where you should pay attention. The second Yama is Satya, which is a commitment to truthfulness. Satya is based […]
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 […]
By Lisa Brick There are almost always signs of deceit that announce that those around us are less than honest, trustworthy, or caring in a way that is healthy for all involved. Knowing what the signs of deceit are can help you to avoid the fires of trust betrayed that burn so deeply and cause so […]
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 […]
By Lisa Brick A major issue around divorce is trust, particularly trust betrayed and the question of “How can I ever trust again?” Let’s examine what we commonly refer to as “trust” and explore, given what we consider trust is, if it is wiser to ‘fogetaboutit’, at least as we’ve been practicing it, and begin trusting […]
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 […]
