by Lori Mihalich-Levin | Jul 4, 2020 | Mindfulness, Working Dad, Working Mom
“To retreat.” Verb. “To withdraw from enemy forces as a result of their superior power or after a defeat.” The enemy forces in life these days are COVID-19. Lack of childcare. Burnout. Sibling fights. Job stresses. Economic challenges. Claustrophobia. ...
by Lori Mihalich-Levin | May 16, 2020 | Mindfulness
Having trouble finding joy in these socially-distanced days? I admit, I’m a hugger…and not being able to reach out and squeeze so many people I care about has brought me profound sadness. Today, I am so pleased we are joined on the blog by Mia Durairaj –...
by Lori Mihalich-Levin | Apr 18, 2020 | Mindfulness
Burnout. It’s here. It’s real. So many of us are sinking. Now that we’ve been in this crisis for 5+ weeks, it’s setting in and taking hold. We’re holding on. But sometimes, just barely. I find I’m tired these days in ways sleep can’t fix. Sleep is its own issue,...
by Lori Mihalich-Levin | Mar 21, 2020 | Mindfulness
Knowing not what to say to you in this moment, I offer you an image: I am holding pain and joy in my pockets today. A dear friend once opened a yoga class with the teachings of Rabbi Simcha Bunim, a nineteenth-century Polish Hasidic master. He is credited with saying...
by Lori Mihalich-Levin | Feb 8, 2020 | Mindfulness
Because it’s been so helpful to me over the past few months, I’m writing today to share my newest mantra for working parents. A while back, I reflected on what I thought were the 10 Best Mantras for Working Moms. As a reminder, the Sanskrit word “mantra” literally...
by Lori Mihalich-Levin | Jan 4, 2020 | Mindfulness
In parenthood, who hasn’t wanted to run far away from screaming kids, work challenges, and daily anxieties? Today I offer you a refuge when you’re looking for a hiding spot: the present. The very first time my husband and I left the house with our oldest son, our...
