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As some of you know, I left the practice of law to care for my mom. Well, along with that comes certain unexpected things ā one of which is a steady diet ofĀ Murder, She Wrote.
You know the one ā wher...
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From the outside, you look strong, capable, composed. And you are. You get things done. You hold it all together. You lead, support, show up, and respond ā often without missing a beat.
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But inside...
A common barrier to getting a meditation practice off of the ground is the distractions of the body and the mind.Ā Physical discomfort and the busy mind can lead you to thinking that meditation is not...
One of the things Iāve loved about my meditation and qigong teacher trainings over the years is the people Iāve met along the way. My colleagues came from many different backgrounds ā qigong/tai chi, ...
It is true that all you need is your mind and body to meditate. That does not mean though that there arenāt props and otherĀ things that can help you meditate more easily. They can beĀ especially helpfu...
The practice of mindfulness is increasingly becoming part of the mainstream of western society as more people are turned on to the benefits of leading mindful lifestyles. Just like anything else that ...
In Qigong,Ā an ancient Chinese mindful movementĀ practice, there is a foundational principle of active relaxation (versus slouching and lazy relaxingĀ š), called Fang Song Gong.Ā There are a number of co...
I have to get it done immediately.
f I donāt do it, it wonāt get done and it certainly wonāt get done right.
If I donāt jump on every opportunity that comes my way I will be left behind professional...
There are many misconceptions about meditation. One is that you canāt meditate because you have a wandering mind. Some people believe you should be able to automatically and perfectly silence that non...
There is so much to get done that giving sleep its due often suffers. And even when you lay your head down on your pillow, your mind may still be racing through your to do list. Something you forgot t...
Is the sound of your alarm in the mornings worse to you than nails on a chalkboard? Do you dread the thought of sunbeams through your window? Just because youāre busy doesnāt mean you canāt create a m...
Kind Words About Stephanie
"Stephanie is a thoughtful coach, guiding with insightful pacing and placing caches of wisdom within reach. She was faultlessly professional and generous. I appreciated her patience, wisdom, warmth, and humor."Ā
-Catherine
"Itās been two years since our work together. While I still have not built that regular meditation practice, I do practice mindfulness daily. Iām mindful of what I eatāeven when I make an unhealthy choice.Ā
Iām mindful of my thoughts. Iām able to move things out of my mind, but also able to process thoughts that I need to address.
Iām mindful of whatās going on in my body. The mindfulness lessons led me to finally change/manage my relationship with food. I'm eating at home 90% of the time.
Iāve also developed a regular exercise routine/habit, resulting in weight loss, lower cholesterol, and improved overall health.Ā
And a lot has changed. I got married. I changed jobs. I moved across the country to the place closest to my heart. Thatās a lot. It couldāve been stressful. Well, it was actually. But you gave me tools. And I use them as needed.
I wanted to check in to let you know how your former pupil was doing and to say thank you!! You helped me change my life for real!Ā
-Tomeka Hart
"Stephanie is one of the most engaging and calming speakers I have ever had the pleasure of viewing virtually. Her energy floats through the screen and you can almost feel it!Ā
Over the last year, Iāve attended dozens of virtual presentations but none like what Stephanie delivered. She spoke to my organization on the benefits of wellness, mindfulness, and meditation. She used both common practices and also introduced a handful of new tactics to engage our audience. She seamlessly interacted with our group through a computer screen and made us feel as though we were sitting in a live audience!Ā
She has this natural ability to make you want to listen to what she has to say and feel comfortable when invited to participate. Stephanie certainly knows how to bring a group of people together in not only a compelling manner, but one where even weeks after her presentation many of her words are left ringing in my ear as small reminders from the lessons she left us with.
I canāt recommend Stephanie enough and only hope Iām lucky enough to hear her speak again soon!"
-Molly Droelle