Continuing to enjoy the energy and lessons of my recent meditation retreat, I attended a seminar and meditation evening offered by the Kadampa organization in New York City. There was one question that struck me very deeply: “What do you do that makes you happy?” January is often the time we set goals, make… [Read more…]
January 11, 2010
Another way to take care of yourself during hard times, or take a break from a rut is to walk in nature. Whether that’s a park, or something other, the point is to step into it. I’d suggest brining a journal with you as you never know what epiphanies you’ll have and you won’t want… [Read more…]
January 7, 2010
I’m in the middle of a two-part vacation, and thought I’d share my experiences with you. One of the things I advocate after you relocate, especially if you’re feeling depressed, or homesick, is to take care of yourself in a meaningful way. I treated myself to a partially silent meditation retreat at Kadampa Buddhist center… [Read more…]
November 20, 2009
This is a follow-up to my previous post on relocation depression. I see a lot of questions and forums where people relocate and get stuck in anger and resentment and then feel lost and depressed. So, I wanted to give this issue some further attention in the hopes that it will be of help to get… [Read more…]
November 13, 2009
If you move to a new place as the trailing spouse, your transition could feel like a rollercoaster ride. This is especially important to realize if you gave up a job or a career where you’ve spent years building up your reputation, only to move someplace where you have no job lined up. Consider the fact… [Read more…]
October 3, 2009
Sometimes, after you relocate, you will have some setbacks. Perhaps a bad day, or something more serious. One of the reasons making friends nearby is so important is because, on days like this, you’ll appreciate a compassionate ear. Here’s a small, humorous, example to illustrate my point. I was recently in an elevator with a… [Read more…]
September 24, 2009
One of the things that can be very stressful, anywhere you live, is keeping to time. You know, that sense that you’re whole life is running from place to place to get errands done, staring at the watch to see how much more time you have to fitin errands, and sometimes, with friends, feeling that you… [Read more…]
September 12, 2009
In today’s economy, there are a lot of individuals that are forced to move to a new city, or even a new country. Often times, it’s a matter of moving where the work is. This can be difficult or easy – depending upon whether you’re moving happily or you’re moving against your will. If you’re… [Read more…]
August 26, 2009
Sometimes, after relocating, it can feel like your home is the only source of comfort you have. With everything outside feeling and looking foreign, it’s easy to remain indoors so often that you become isolated. However, stepping outside, even for a short walk, can offer you an experience that makes you want to return and… [Read more…]
August 19, 2009
I just saw the movie “Julie and Julia” (great film!) and it made me think about one of the very important things you need to do to ensure you’re happy after relocating. Namely, you need to pursue your passions. When you relocate, having a passion and pursuing it gives you an outlet that will help you… [Read more…]
January 14, 2010
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