compassion

by Ariane de Bonvoisin I have a son called Everest, who has proudly just turned 5. (And started Kindergarten he would add!) Nothing however makes him more happy, excited and I guess proud of his blossoming relationship with the elders he sees in his New York city neighborhood. It all started one day when he was walking home from his martial arts class, still in uniform, and noticed an old man with a walker, walking I might add, very slowly. Everest said “Hi”. The man didn’t hear or notice this tiny human, so Everest tried again, this time a little…

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Dr. Jeanette Gallagher shares in casual conversation, topics of health, wellness and spirituality to transform your life.  Her guests are authors, physicians, spiritual leaders, and people who wish to share a message of hope as the world evolves through daily challenges. The conversations may ease your concerns, encourage deep laughter or challenge your beliefs but you will come away with a sense that something has stirred inside of you and you just can’t wait to share it with others. Dr. Jeanette’s book ‘Trust: Photo Meditations‘ is an inspirational journey to find the softness and comfort in the world around us….

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  Who are we?  What is our life made of?  What have we done in our life? Are we measured by what outward accomplishments we have accumulated and what others believe us to be? Our lives pass so very quickly and rarely do we take time to stop and reflect on who we really are and what we are really made of. At birth, we seem to be put on the fast track of living up to the beliefs and trends of our ancestors or peers. We grow up to become that which we feel comfortable in becoming with the…

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  What is Wellness? I believe it is living each second of every day in pure gratitude for that moment in time. Can you say this no matter what is going on in your life? Gratitude is saying ‘thank you’ with words, a smile and a thought. Does this mean we have to be happy and jolly every day regardless of the challenges we have? Life is full of challenges.  We can choose if we appreciate the air we breathe, the beating of our hearts and the ground we walk on. What is your version of Wellness? Living with grace…

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