Posts by Linda Marsanico
Charlie
Brooklyn, New York is my home. A snowfall of 12 inches visited us this weekend; the snow with its silent and relaxing energy feels like a meditation. Two-year-old Charlie is staying with me while my sister and her fiancé ski in Colorado. He is a handsome Labrador mix. We have a strong connection as he…
Read MoreWhen Thoughts Won’t Go Away
There are times when I have difficulty shifting into a meditative frame of mind – when thoughts do not give way to a quiet ocean of peace, or waves of color, mostly deep blue for me. This is usually early in the morning. My meditation space is darkened and quiet as are the phones, and…
Read MoreWhen I First Closed My Eyes in A Thoughtful Way…
When I first closed my eyes in a thoughtful way, I was doing yoga at home sitting on the wood floor of my living room. In that instant, I knew Universe is all around me, and that we are all connected. In an instant this connectedness became clear to me. I hadn’t known this before.…
Read MoreOn Becoming a Coach – a Change in Perspective Through Comedy and Playfulness
A skit on Saturday Night Live about twenty years ago depicted a man and woman standing outside of a THERAPIST’S office. One actor asks the other if this is his office. He answers ‘Yes’ and she slaps him across the face. He acknowledged being THE RAPIST. In my mind a light turned on as I…
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