Author name: Karen Burke Lane

Each day, our inner voice narrates our moment-to-moment experiences and decisions. This self-talk is powerful; it can dictate our mood, self-esteem, and outlook. Many of us use ‘should’ when talking to ourselves, which, although seemingly harmless, the word ‘should’ can carry a weight of shame and self-criticism. But what if we replaced ‘should’ with ‘could’? […]

“What we resist persists.” Psychologist Carl Jung said, “What you resist not only persists but will grow in size.” And many teachers have followed with “what we embrace dissolves” or “what we accept changes.” We resist emotions, exercise, and rest. My daughter resists practicing her piano. We avoid talking about challenging topics. We fight what

How does your Ideal Life look? If you’re like most of us, it’s one in which you can be your best self, one in which your body feels good, your spirit feels buoyant, and you enjoy the freedom of good physical and mental health This ideal can feel distant and challenging in our increasingly busy