by Martha Brettschneider | Dec 4, 2012 | Fitness, Life Lessons, Most Popular Posts, Motivation
Is it blasphemous to compare His Holiness the Dalai Lama to Stan, my cardio dance instructor? When I was making the two-hour trek home after seeing the Dalai Lama speak several weeks ago, I was filled to the brim with happiness. I couldn’t wipe the goofy smile...
by Martha Brettschneider | Nov 28, 2012 | Life Lessons, Mindful Parenting
“Food fight!” — Bluto, National Lampoon’s Animal House I don’t know why I didn’t make the connection between my 14-year-old son Jacob and Bluto sooner. There were certainly plenty of signs. Like when Jacob asked for a “Food...
by Martha Brettschneider | Nov 23, 2012 | Life Lessons, Mindful Parenting
I’m still figuring out what this blog is “about.” I started it as a venue to hash out ideas for my book in progress, Feng Shui Animal House: Raking Sand in the Midst of the Chaos. I like my book title, but I’m not sure how marketable all that...
by Martha Brettschneider | Nov 18, 2012 | Feng Shui/Clutter Clearing
Am I the only one out there who lost a week in November? Thanksgiving seems freakishly early this year, as does everything else connected to the holidays. I need all the help I can get to stay calm in the midst of the chaos, which is why I’m so grateful for...
by Martha Brettschneider | Nov 13, 2012 | Life Lessons, Meditation
“A new study has found that participating in an 8-week meditation training program can have measurable effects on how the brain functions even when someone is not actively meditating.” Massachusetts General Hospital, November 12, 2012 I used to love...
