Stop stressing when you stray from the path

What do you do to support yourself and your loved ones through difficult times?

What do you know, with deep knowing, to be the most helpful and soul-nourishing practices for you? What helps you remember that ‘happiness is the way’?

Activism, Exercise, Mindfulness, Self Awareness, Self LoveMargot SchulmanFebruary 9, 20202020, Choice, CrossFit, Deep knowing, Friend, Habit, Happiness, Mind, Mindfulness, Path, Presence, Sculpture, Soul-nourishing, Thich Nhat Hanh, Yoga

F’*K the SHOULDS

… but only very recently have I discovered, to my horror, that the seemingly enlightened, feminist “wu wu” culture that I now spend a good amount of time in - has its own devious set of “shoulds” - especially in the area of love and relationships!

Mindfulness, Self Awareness, Self Love, WritingMargot SchulmanFebruary 3, 2020Article, Chick flick, Choice, Culture, Feminine, Feminist, Goodness, Habit, Inquiry, Integrity, Joyful, Judgement, Life, Messaging, Pain, Potential, Punk, Shoulds, Soulmate, Women, Worksheet, Writing, Wuwu

Step off the “Goodness” Hamster Wheel. For Good.

There is within human nature an amazing potential for goodness.

- MLK

Activism, Mindfulness, Self Awareness, Self LoveMargot SchulmanJanuary 26, 20202020, Awareness, Choice, Communication, Compassion, Conditioning, Course, Goodness, Heart, Kindness, Love, Man, Men, Potential

Ditch the Resolutions. Do this simple 3 Step Practice instead to stick with your Goals

I did not make any resolutions this year. But I did take time to “take stock,” so to speak. I spent time examining and writing about myself with the goal of celebrating my own accomplishments and awesomeness, acknowledging my failures in order to see where and how I can expand further into integrity, compassion and confidence, and clarifying my goals.

Body Awareness, Mindfulness, Parenting, Self Awareness, Self Love, WritingMargot SchulmanJanuary 18, 2020Awareness, Bodies, Celebration, Clearing, Desire, Growth, Inquiry, Journal, Judgement, Man, Men, Mindfulness, Relationship, Resolution, Self Care, Summit, Woman, Women, Writing

What do you call your Yoni? (Or your female partner’s yoni?)

What do you call your yoni? (And for my men friends - what do you call this part of a woman?) Or do you not call it anything - just gesture to it when necessary saying vaguely down there…?

Activism, Body Awareness, Conscious Relationships, Mindfulness, Self Awareness, Self LoveMargot SchulmanJanuary 12, 2020Awareness, Bodies, Communication, Compassion, Culture, Growth, Heart, Inquiry, Joyful, Life, Love, Magical, Messaging, Mindfulness, Open-Hearted, Orgasm, Pain, Pleasure, Retreat, Rise, Self Care, Society Conditioning, Women, Yoni

Why is Life so Hard??

Some of you say, “Joy is greater than sorrow,” and others say, “Nay, sorrow is the greater.” But I say unto you, they are inseparable.

Conscious Relationships, Family Dynamics, Mindfulness, Parenting, Self Awareness, Self LoveMargot SchulmanJanuary 5, 2020Children, Communication, Compassion, Inquiry, Joy, Joyful, Kindness, Life, Magical, Mindfulness, Orgasm, Pain, Suffering, Trust

Try these Simple Practices for Peaceful Family Time

In my book Choose Love: A Simple Path to Healthy, Joyful Relationships I have a chapter called “Presence with Parents and Siblings” in which I discuss how helpful it is to let go of expectations and “shoulds” in these close relationships.

Conscious Relationships, Family Dynamics, Mindfulness, Self Awareness, Self LoveMargot SchulmanDecember 28, 2019Awareness, Communication, Compassion, Family, Heart, Holiday, Inner Child, Kindness, Love, Mindfulness

Love is not one-size-fits-all

What do you do if your partner doesn’t love you the way you want to be loved? Do you settle for the love that they offer or do you turn it down with the hope of finding someone else?

Conscious Relationships, Dating, Mindfulness, Self Awareness, Self LoveMargot SchulmanDecember 20, 2019Awareness, Communication, Couples, Love, Love Language, Meditation, Mindfulness, Relationship, Retreat, Rise, Trust