Sometimes we get stuck in a rut, unable to see our way out. Dawna Markova provides a beautiful metaphor and process on how to move from a Rut to a River Story.

 

 

Resources

4- Part Retreat Series for Women on Moving into the River Story

Dawna Markova on River v Rut Stories

Intentionally Authoring the Next Chapter Podcast

After thinking about Mary Jo Leddy's talk "Surprised by Goodness", I wondered how much kindness I do overlook each day?  Where can I extend a bit more kindness?

Resources

Self Kindness - Neff

Self-Kindness - Germer

Random Acts of Kindness

Cultivating Appreciation

As Sam Rayburn said, "Any jackass can kick down a barn, but it takes a good carpenter to build one."  It is easy for each of us to know what we are against.  But it is worth doing the harder and more powerful work of declaring what we are for.

 

Resources

"Surprised by Goodness" by Mary Jo Leddy

Two Wolves

Becoming What You Might Have Been

We mistakenly think strength is the opposite of vulnerable.  Brene Brown's work turns that notion on it's head. It is only through vulnerability that we access the really meaningful things in life.

 

Resources

Summarizing Brene Brown's original TEDx talk

Dr Brene Browns first TEDx talk

Dr Brene Browns' resources

In such an action-oriented world it is hard to learn how to be still.  Yet, that practice builds awareness and capacity to be present.  This is the third lesson from doing this radio show -- without an awareness practice - it's very hard to reduce reactive patterns.

 

Resources

Breathing vs Spacing Out - article

How Do We See Ourselves More Clearly - podcast

Mindful Self-Compassion Downloads

If you do any research on well-being, gratitude practices will likely show up.  Learning that and incorporating that into my life are 2 different things.

 

Resources

Greater Good: The Science of Well Being

Rick Hanson author of Buddha Brain

I have started to reflect on what I have learned doing a radio show (podcast) for 6 years.  The first big lesson has been in dealing with my inner critic's resistance to being so visible.

Resources

Kristin Neff's and Christopher Germer's websites has many resources such as exercises, meditations (scripts and guided) and more information on self-compassion

Different Tonglen meditation resources: Script; Pema Chodren Video

To become more whole, we need to be self-aware. To become more self-aware, we need a practice of reflection.  The end of the year is a wonderful time to reflect on the experiences of the previous year and contemplate what you want a bit more of in the year.

 

Resources:

Getting Ready for 2016 by Carol Koziol, Natural Courage

Learn more creative reflection techniques by Julia Cameron

Learn more about appreciative inquiry as a method of reflection

Becoming What You Might Have Been Podcast

Awareness Podcast

When we set intentions for the new year, we often find we want to change a habit or become a bit more intentional.  In this special 10 minute podcast, we explore different types of change and what seems to make a difference.

 

Resources:

Carol Dweck's work on the growth mindset

Gretchen Rubin's work on change

Roxanne Howe Murphy

Anthony DeMello's Wake Up to Life Series

Many of us experience stress during the holidays.  In this special episode we explore what helps us be resilient when stress shows up.

Resources:

University of Minnesota Center for Spirituality and Healing on Stress

Busy without Stress Podcast

Work Your Mindfulness Podcast

Accepting What Shows Up Podcast