Author: ModernMindMD
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Launchings and Landings
It was a magical day in Northern California. I drove out on a Saturday in mid-December toward Half Moon Bay and found parking along the road to Redondo Beach. I sat calm and refreshed by the sound of the waves as I came to the end of a beautiful novel called Covenant of Water, came…
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What’s your Pleasure?
What do you love? What brings you pleasure, joy and delight? Savoring the small moments of pleasure is my key to happiness. I adore spending time with the friend who snapped this photo. I love these sunglasses on me. I feel glorious with the sunshine after a stretch of rain. I take delight on this…
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Happy Father’s Day
This is my AMAZING dad- what an inspiration you have always been and are today, my love for you grows with each day! I am sending a deep bow of respect to all the dads who have attended my Mindful Birthing classes, all those who’ve attended prenatal visits, and Fathers everywhere. In challenge and in…
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Finding Sweetness
Locums travel brings me to places where there is a need. In this recent assignment in Danville, Illinois, I made friends, I took care of patients, and was touched by their stories…and I picked the sweetest strawberries I’ve ever tasted.
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Meet Dava Money
I have many teachers, near and far, over the years. Dava is near and dear, and her generosity toward our community is unwavering. I wish to share with you her upcoming class and various offerings. I have participated in her Authenticity Series, which has contributed to me showing up for myself and others in ways…
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Meet Jessa Buchalter
March 5, 2023 ~ Yoga & Women’s Circle with Jessa of Live Love Laugh Yoga Maintaining a combined practice of medicine and meditation is an invitation for me to engage with the splendors of our community. This Sunday, I was 1 of 6 women lead by Jessa Buchalter on a morning of mindful practice, yoga,…
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Gratitude
Once a year, go somewhere you’ve never been before. – Dalai Lama And who knows, a new tradition may greet you. – Modern Mind MD This year I embarked on 2 new career journeys- this very intimate private practice, Modern Mind Women’s Health, and a medical travel assignment to Billings, Montana. My heart is warmed by all…
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Have you tuned in to your longing?
Now sprouting from a seed watered long ago is the latest offering at Modern Mind Women’s Health – Mindful Meditation Groups – yet to be named are sprouting. Are you eager to dive deeper into the complex web that makes us human?
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Mindful Birthing, Mindful Everything
On the 10th Anniversary of the book, a new curriculum for Childbirth Education is flourishing- Happy Birthday “Daisy!” I wake up reflecting on the blissful 10th anniversary celebration of Nancy Bardacke’s offering to the world, held on July 10, 2022, and her wish for the world and the world’s children. She informed the worldwide community…
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VUCA: volatile. uncertain. complex. ambiguous.
Our attention is our most valuable commodity at a time when distractions are fierce. Let us reset in the groundedness and stability that lies within.