Building Nurse Well-Being Blog

Meditation is something of a mystery to most of us. We don’t quite know how to do it or understand why we need to do it. I included meditation in the 30 Days to Grace practice because it has great value, especially in today’s busy, frenetic, and multitasking world. I want to simplify the practice…

When I am speaking to a large group and introduce the idea of meditation, I can see the immediate look of disdain in the audience. They are not just surprised but visibly uncomfortable and sometimes even borderline angry looking.  After they spend five minutes in stillness (as I often call it), I see their look…

The biggest way resistance conveniently shows up is in some version of “I don’t have time for this!” When I worked in the emergency room, many of my patients made this statement, whether they were dealing with a broken ankle or a heart attack. It was a Monday morning when a forty-four-year-old impeccably dressed female…

When I give my programs, in an all-day workshop or an opening keynote, the audience members always feel positive and upbeat after they experience the practice. They create their intentions, sign their contracts, and commit wholeheartedly to practicing for thirty days. Then, a few days later I start getting emails about special projects, sick kids,…