I can be an intensely private person with an overwhelming number of stressors to juggle. Sometimes its easier for me to gloss over my life in conversation… Read more “Making Room for “Me Too””
Tag: compassion
Bodhisattvas
When I was sixteen years old, a series of poor choices resulted in my getting arrested. The punishment designated by the court was 100 hours of community service, overseen by Reverend William T. Federici of First Congregational Church. Unphased and unrepentant, I showed up (late, of course) for my first day of service straight from the beach: barefoot, sand covered, and bathing suit clad. Rev. Federici said not a word about what brought me to his office, and set about drawing me a diagram detailing the direct connection between the mind and the heart. He explained something called “the heart of the perfection of wisdom,” and advised that I needed not just to open, but to empty the negative thoughts cluttering my mind. For a disaffected teenager, it was quite a concept.
Crazy grateful
Each Thanksgiving, I take inventory of the things I am grateful for. While I am never more or less appreciative, one year to the next, there are… Read more “Crazy grateful”
Here’s Why Some People Are Quick to Blame the Parents When a Child Is Killed In a Horrific Accident.
In the wake of a string of very bad news this week, it would be nicer to shift our focus to a more pleasant subject. But I… Read more “Here’s Why Some People Are Quick to Blame the Parents When a Child Is Killed In a Horrific Accident.”
Having Compassion
Tears and tantrums seem to rule our house these days. My moody and limit-testing 2-year-old ends up on the time-out chair again. Or she wants a “donut cookie”… Read more “Having Compassion”
I’m Not a Robot
I’ve been listening to music pretty much every day on my walks or runs and I’ve found that I keep hitting repeat, over and over, on the… Read more “I’m Not a Robot”
Save Your Best for Last!
My son is a dessert before dinner kind of kid, which I am sure many of us can identify with. Outside of birthdays, we’re a protein-first kind… Read more “Save Your Best for Last!”
The Domino Effect
My four-year-old daughter surprises me with her acts of kindness and compassion on a daily basis. I am realizing more and more every day just how important… Read more “The Domino Effect”
Hugs Not Judgement {Special Photo Edition}
Here at CTWorkingMoms we believe in the importance of non-judgement. You do what’s best for your family and I’ll do what’s best for mine and we can… Read more “Hugs Not Judgement {Special Photo Edition}”
What If We Loved Everyone the Way We Love Our Children
I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately. The love we have for our children is like no other love we’ve experienced. Why is it that it’s… Read more “What If We Loved Everyone the Way We Love Our Children”
