Tag Archives: emotions

An Open Purse on the Park Bench

My grandmother’s purse sat open and unattended on a park bench in the 1950s Bronx. Alarmed, my young mother said, “Mom, your purse is open!” “It’s OK, honey,” my grandmother said. “If someone takes it, they need it more than … Continue reading →

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Storyteller

There’s a different multitude of colors, and everybody has a piece of the story to tell. So it’s just like, what is your piece? How do you want to say it? How is the world from your perspective? What are … Continue reading →

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Self-Care

Love on yourself hard, through music, art and sheer imagination. Movies and storytelling will help to remind you that life doesn’t have to be that serious right now. In fact, playful activities may prove to be extremely healing for you … Continue reading →

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Find Time NOT to Work

Every Friday, I allow myself two hours to hone in on a creative project that is not work related. I could paint, bake, learn ceramics, anything. As a mom of two young kids, a CEO, and an investor. I rarely … Continue reading →

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How to Help Kids cope With Stress

Make a zen list. Knowing thier go -to soothers is a great life skill for children.. Encourage your kids to come up with things that make them feel calm, like listening to music or petting the cat. Then when you … Continue reading →

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