Merriam-Webster dictionary defines compassion as “sympathetic consciousness of others' distress together with a desire to alleviate it.”

When I extend this definition to self-compassion, I think about the ability to be sympathetically conscious ofyourself and your inner world …

If you’re anything like me, parenting is the most amazing, most rewarding, AND most DIFFICULT job you have ever had. 

You may feel like a superhero, as you unearth more love than you thought possible. If love was all you needed, it might be easy. But it’s not.

Loving-kindness meditation, also called “metta” is the simple practice of directing well-wishes towards yourself and others.

Having a role model or person to look to for inspiration is undeniably important for increasing success, connection, and momentum in life. As far back as I can remember, my grandfather Nathan Gutmann has been my role model and inspiration. 

Exactly a year ago, on a cool and rainy April day, I arrived home from a long day of work and - as though I had been body snatched - filmed a yoga video.