WiseGirl: Vulnerability v. Venerability, w/ Francesca Maxime, meditation...

In today's #WiseGirl, I talk about how connecting with our inner venerability can also help us stay dignified and noble, when we're feeling vulnerable.

WiseGirl: Intentions v. Resolutions, with Francesca Maxime: Journalist, ...

In this WiseGirl: Intentions vs. Resolutions, first broadcast on Facebook Live, I'm talking about resolutions and how being resolute isn't necessarily how I'm going to approach this coming year. How perhaps setting our "intentions" may be more helpful than something that may feel inflexible or binding, like "resolutions."

Chai'n'Chat #12 ~ Unconditional Love And Romantic Love

Here’s my chat with Krishna Das on unconditional Love vs. Romantic Love. It’s a doozy! ;) He’s the best;) Thanks KD!!!

WiseGirl: Holidays and Conditioning, with Francesca Maxime, meditation t...

In today's #WiseGirl, I talk about what it means to come home for the holidays, and how we can bring our best selves to the dinner table by not reacting from our conditioning to another's conditioning, but by coming from a place of conscious awareness and love.

#WiseGirl: Setting Your Intention, with Francesca Maxime, meditation tea...

In today's #WiseGirl, I talk about setting your intention. An intention is a thought/feeling, like gratitude, compassion, spaciousness, patience, that you can consciously choose to bring more of into your life. You can set a daily, weekly, monthly, or yearly intention. The idea is to start tuning our inner compass toward our highest inner self, and not be so reactive to our automatic conditioning.

WiseGirl: Deep Listening, with Francesca Maxime, certified meditation te...

In today's #WiseGirl,I talk about the practice of Deep Listening. How it works, why it might help your relationships, and how it might be effective in navigating the holidays.

WiseGirl: Deep Listening, with Francesca Maxime, certified meditation te...

In today's #WiseGirl,I talk about the practice of Deep Listening. How it works, why it might help your relationships, and how it might be effective in navigating the holidays.

WiseGirl: Deep Listening, with Francesca Maxime, certified meditation te...

In today's #WiseGirl,I talk about the practice of Deep Listening. How it works, why it might help your relationships, and how it might be effective in navigating the holidays.

WiseGirl: Mindfulness is Giving a *#$%

In today's #WiseGirl video,I talk about how mindfulness is really just giving a $%^& about our lives and how we relate to others. She also talks about "illness" vs. "wellness" and "weditation" vs. "meditation."

WiseGirl: Wellbeing vs. "Being a Good Meditator,Francesca Maxime: Journa...

In today'ss #WiseGirl video, Brooklyn-based journalist, poet, and author Francesca Maxime talks about striving for happiness via control versus what dropping into relaxation can mean; where "being a good meditator" can veer off course, versus what the spaciousness of meditation can bring to your overall happiness and wellbeing.

WiseGirl: Wellbeing vs. "Being a Good Meditator,Francesca Maxime: Journa...

In today'ss #WiseGirl video, Brooklyn-based journalist, poet, and author Francesca Maxime talks about striving for happiness via control versus what dropping into relaxation can mean; where "being a good meditator" can veer off course, versus what the spaciousness of meditation can bring to your overall happiness and wellbeing.

WiseGirl: Letting Go of Ego, w/ Francesca Maxime: Meditation Teacher, Jo...

WiseGirl: Remembering Your Resilience, with Francesca Maxime; Meditation...

WiseGirl: Joining a Herd vs. Tribe, with Francesca Maxime

WiseGirl: Getting Rid of Delusional Thinking, with Francesca Maxime: Jou...

In today's bonus #WiseGirl video, I talk about how meditation apps can help you start -- or keep meditating, and what to look for, like different styles of meditation, teachers and voices you like, and other ways to connect with meditators online from around the world.

WiseGirl: Mindfulness & Heartfulness; with Francesca Maxime: Journalist,...

In today's #WiseGirl video, Brooklyn-based journalist, poet, and author Francesca Maxime talks about how mindfulness can encompass other areas like heartfulness, wakefulness, and heedfulness.

WiseGirl: Generosity -- Giving & Receiving, with Francesca Maxime: Journ...

In today's #WiseGirl video, I talk about how this is the season of giving, and how receiving can be a form of generosity.

WiseGirl: Generosity -- Giving & Receiving, with Francesca Maxime: Journ...

In today's #WiseGirl video, I talk about how this is the season of giving, and how receiving can be a form of generosity.

WiseGirl: Praise & Blame, with Francesca Maxime: Journalist, Poet, Author

In today's #WiseGirl video, I talk about how we tend to run towards praise but run away from blame, and how those ideas of grasping and aversion can lead to our suffering. She also discusses ways in which we can return to a centered self through meditation and mindful breathing to cultivate an inner balance that allows us to respond and not react to situations, nor attach a story to other people's comments about us, whatever they may be

WiseGirl: Feeling Valued; with Francesca Maxime: Journalist, Poet, Author

In today's bonus #WiseGirl video, I talk about feeling valued, and how if you don't feel valued, that doesn't mean you're not valued, or valuable. #value #compassion #purpose #mindfulness #care #nonjudgment #kindness

WiseGirl: Mental Hygiene, with Francesca Maxime: Journalist, Poet, Author

In today’s #WiseGirl video, I talk about how we can practice mental hygiene daily, be honest with ourselves, and use "mental floss' to clear up what may be clogging us up and blocking us from living with greater happiness and ease. #mindfulness #meditation #happiness #yoga #yogini #practice #mentalhygiene #ease #nojudgment #selfcompassion

WiseGirl: Singletasking, with Francesca Maxime

In today's #WiseGirl video, I talk about singletasking vs. multitasking and how the "busy-ness" of our everyday lives can be countered with focusing on one thing at a time, versus trying to do everything at once, which can seem overwhelming. #mindfulness #meditation #singletasking #enjoythemoment #beherenow

WiseGirl: Being Still with Ourselves, with Francesca Maxime: Journalist,...

In today's #WiseGirl video, I talk about the ability to be still with ourselves, and how in that inner stillness, we can find a strength that leads us towards responsive action. #wisdom #meditation #stillness #quiet #activist #justice #survivor #mindfulness