Monthly Archives: March 2014

As I explained in a previous post, self-improvement is one of the three strategies that Tara Brach suggests we use to run from shame. I want to introduce you to the other two ways we hide from shame and a … Continue reading →

Today I am leaving for a 10-day meditation retreat at the Ontario Vipassana Centre. Vipassana offer pay-what-you-can retreats around the world so it’s a pretty amazing opportunity to develop your meditation practice. Have you ever considered meditating but felt too … Continue reading →

Shameless Inspiration is all about creating a community where we can support each other on our journey to cultivate self-compassion and shamelessness. One way to do this is by sharing affirmations/mantras on the “I am” page and I’d also like … Continue reading →

I posted a message about Shameless Inspiration on my Facebook wall yesterday and wanted to share it with the rest of the community. “Dear friends and family, I have an important message to share with you today. A couple of … Continue reading →

This is my last of three TED talk recommendations that I am providing as a follow-up to It feels so good to be right…or does it? In his talk, Steven Johnson explains that we that “Eureka” moments are not the … Continue reading →

The “I Am” page is the heart of the Shameless Inspiration community. It is where members go to take risks and have others bear witness to their commitment to self-compassion. I’ve received notes from people who have been surprised by … Continue reading →

This is my second of three TED talk recommendations that I am providing as a follow-up to It feels so good to be right…or does it? In this post, I explained that I am adopting a new way of think … Continue reading →

Today is the UN International Day of Happiness! In honor of the event, I wanted to talk about unbridled enthusiasm. Have you ever dared to show enthusiasm for an idea, an event or just for a moment of life and … Continue reading →

I’ve selected a series of TED talks as a follow-up to my post this week, It feels so good to be right…or does it?. The first talk I’d like to recommend is What security means to me by Eve Ensler. … Continue reading →