Since the popularity of the modern yoga and meditation movement several decades ago, specifically the late 80s and early 90s, practitioners and gurus have focused on creating a stronger connection between the mind, body, and spirit. The mind, body, spirit connection defines your center, your true self. By knowing and understanding your center, you discover […]
How Much Does Your Emotional Baggage Weigh?
The Greek god Zeus is a prominent patron of June because he is an archetype of light, clarity, power and strength – all themes found in the month of June. Zeus is also a symbol of summer. (Known as the “father of the gods”, Zeus is also a figure for Father’s Day a holiday in […]
Autumn: Practicing Balance
As published in Sixty and Me, October, 2016 Autumn has arrived. This is my favorite season because it is about practicing balance. It’s about making an assessment about where you are on your life’s path. Autumn is about new beginnings. Autumn is a time of questioning and a time of answering the unresolved. I always […]
Aging: Reduce Stress and Find Balance in Life After 60
I’ve spent a lifetime aging. And, if you are part of the boomer generation, you know what I mean. Sometimes the decades go by and you wake up and you’re 64! How did that happen? Where did the time go? And, sometimes, you slog through the years and are overly conscious about adding another year, […]
5 Ways To Reduce Stress and Find Balance in Life After 60
As published in Sixty and Me: I’ve spent a lifetime aging and had my fair share of stress while pursuing balance. And, if you are part of the boomer generation, you know what I mean. Sometimes the decades go by and you wake up and you’re 64! How did that happen? Where did the time […]
Give Yourself The Gift of Time
As published in The Huffington Post The one thing I hear daily from friends, yoga students and family is: “I wish I had more time for me.” This seems to be a ubiquitous observation that is repeated many times over on daytime talk shows, in health and wellness articles, women’s magazines and from almost everyone […]
Love Yourself First – Getting the Most from Life After 60
Published in Sixty and Me, July 2015 http://sixtyandme.com/love-yourself-first-getting-the-most-from-life-after-60 Lucille Ball said it: Love yourself first and everything else falls into line. You really have to love yourself first to have a positive and joyful attitude in life. Loving yourself first kills the negativity that builds up in our hectic environment and culture. We’ve got so […]
5 AMAZING FACTS YOU CAN LEARN FROM YOURSELF
Today is everyday. And everyday is an opportunity to learn something fabulous about who you are. Think of your life as a giant goodie basket. You can use everything in this goodie basket to your advantage, such as taking on life’s challenges head on, meeting important needs or finding personal and professional success. Life is a […]
7 Business Skills to Make Your Personal Life More Successful
7 Business Skills to Make Your Personal Life More Successful Published in the Huffington Post http://www.huffingtonpost.com/red-room/joan-moran-7-business-ski_b_5179134.html Do you ever wonder why some people are successful in business but not very successful in their personal lives? This question came up when I was dating a famous musician who had a successful music career not only as […]
FEED YOURSELF DURING THE HOLIDAYS
FEED yourself during the holidays, and I’m not referring to the good old turkey, stuffing and pumpkin pie. I’m referring to spiritual food – the substance of the soul that enriches your life, brings you peace, love and a whole lot of joy. FEED stands for: Fulfillment, Equilibrium, Energy and Direction. We all want those […]