You are enough
May is Mental Health Awareness Month with the theme “You are enough.” The messaging fits a series of videos I’m working on about identity, existentialism and existential crises. Stay tuned for more.
You are the love the world needs
It’s not news that things just seem more and more depressing and disheartening out there. I posted this video a couple weeks ago after yet another mass shooting in the U.S. Only when we can love ourselves can we love others, and it’s what the world needs now. (Thanks, Burt Bacharach!)
In-person laughing yoga
I am collaborating with a local acupuncturist and healer to offer in-person laughing yoga the fourth Saturday of every month. I’ll still be doing occasional Zoom virtual sessions and will keep you posted when they are coming. And I am always available to lead private groups in-person or virtually for employee health and wellness, women’s weekends, retreats, parties or what have you. Just let me know.
Free!! Halloween Themed Laughing Yoga Coming Soon!
It’s my favorite time of year! To celebrate, I’ll be offering FREE community laughing yoga for Halloween. Join me Wednesday, October 26, 7:30 PM Eastern. Wear a costume. Bring a friend. Enjoy some Halloween themed laughing exercises and start the hectic holiday season with some healthy stress relief. Message me or comment for your Zoom […]
It’s Happiness Happens Day: Start a Laughing Yoga practice to celebrate
Last year, I was certified to begin leading Laughter Yoga. I offered some free community classes and now I’m bringing them back for a limited time. Starting next week, I’ll be offering FREE Zoom sessions for the remainder of August. I’ll offer one lunchtime session on Mondays at 11:30 a.m. Eastern and one morning session […]
But, you’re a death doula. What’s all this happiness stuff doing here?
My husband asked me a question yesterday that I’m sure many of you are asking. “Why are you posting about all the happiness stuff when you exist to serve those who are dying or grieving?” Good question, Babe.
My answer: Being happy in our life will make us happier when we approach end of life. Even more important, thinking about our death can actually help us be happier. Now.
How to be happy
Some people are just born happy. But if you’re not genetically predisposed to be happy, or you want to improve and increase your happiness, you can. Here are some tips.
Why YOUR happiness matters
I’m generally optimistic, but my optimism is tempered with a healthy dose of realism. And it’s obvious that life outside my front door? Well, it’s a mess. How on earth could I possibly be telling you that your happiness should be a priority and that it matters not just to me, but the world when we’re inundated with bad news, scandals, meanness and injustice everywhere you turn.? Because it’s a scientific fact that your happiness not only makes you healthier; it makes the whole world better. Happiness is contagious. That’s not just some toxically-positive social meme pablum; it’s scientifically proven. So your happiness can change the world.
What is happiness anyway?
Defining “happiness” isn’t as simple as looking up the word in the dictionary. Even the dictionary uses the words: “pleasure,” “contentment,” “joy.” What are those? Asking “What is happiness?” is like asking, “What is truth, love, freedom or justice?” It’s an ideal. Intangible. Something we understand when we experience it, and also know when we are missing it. Everyone has their own understanding and definition of it.
It’s Happiness Happens Month. Does happiness really happen, though?
It’s Happiness Happens Month, but does it though? JUST happen?
Being happy AND healthy takes work. We’re talking about that this week. Come back for updates.
