Two weeks ago, I did something I've always wanted to do: I went on an all-day SILENT meditation retreat. No talking, no making eye contact, no interaction with any other human being for a little over six hours. Here's how it went. I assembled early one Sunday morning at the Pyle Center along the shores of indigo-blue Lake Mendota in Madison, WI with seven other people to, well, be in silence for the day. We meditated together, we ate together, we colored mandalas with oil pastel crayons …
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Women, Horses, and the Kentucky Derby
Pictured: Diane Crump, First Female Jockey to Ride in the Kentucky Derby, 1970. Why write about women and horses? Both are on my mind a lot lately, for a variety of reasons. And, given that Spring has FINALLY come to Wisconsin, I thought it appropriate to keep the tone of this month's blog entry "springlike:" light, airy, and fun. So--here goes my attempt at that, and I'll begin with a bit of the inspiration for the horses theme. 1. I'm reading a book right now called Horse Heaven by Jane …
Gag Your Nag!
Gag Your NAG! a group coaching program for women professionals A NAG is the Nasty, Antagonistic, Ghoulish saboteur voice that resides inside of all of us. NAGs work to squash our dreams and desires, to make us feel “less than,” to criticize us at every turn, and to just plain make us anxious, terrified, and fearful about our business, personal life, and self. They inhibit our growth, derail our plans, and turn out stomach into knots. So how do we deal with them? Everyone always …
Goodwill Hunting for Spring and Self
Yesterday, I found myself with an extra 8 hours. I know, sounds impossible. But it's true. So I started my morning off thinking about all of the work I could catch up on...and then I decided to take some time out to celebrate SPRING and celebrate ME. I went thrift shopping for two hours for some new spring clothes. It was the medicine I needed to overcome some of these nagging winter blahs. Picture it: me, Goodwill, and two hours completely to myself. I got lost sorting through the …
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Spring Coaching Special! Interested in a personal or professional fresh start? There' s no time like spring! AND we're making it more affordable than ever--so don't listen to that little voice inside that's saying "I can't afford it." YOU are worth investing in...and it doesn't get any better than this! Check out what we're offering: Our two most popular packages are offered at 50% off thru 4/30/11. The Little Slip On Two 30 minute sessions each month $75 each month Discovery Session fee at …
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