Saying Goodbye to Bingo: A Life Lesson in Letting Go of Life

http://shakunt.com/gmaw-mig-mag/low-alloy/er-80s-b2/ by Lauren Rosenfeld | Oct 9, 2012 | be blessed, be caring, be compassionate, be connected, be loving, Uncategorized

I.   Our family had a special voice we used in order to talk on behalf of our dog, Bingo. “Bingo’s voice” was high pitched and raspy — a sort hybrid of whininess and spunk. A blend of his adorable neurosis mixed with his unstoppable joie de...

Be Compassionate: “I hope you have a hard life,too!” — an outburst overheard and understood

Harpālpur by Lauren Rosenfeld | Sep 21, 2012 | be compassionate, be mindful, Uncategorized

I honestly can’t say what the fight was about. I was only there to witness its conclusion. And just barely that. I was walking out of the drugstore yesterday with my  purchase in hand, smiling and feeling the sun and the fresh fall air on my skin, when I heard a...

Be Happy: Just because your teen is unhappy, doesn’t mean you have to be!

by Lauren Rosenfeld | May 8, 2012 | be caring, be compassionate, be happy, be healing

I live in a home with two teens and two preteens. In the South, where I live, people tend to respond to this fact by saying, “Oh, bless your heart.” Yes, bless my heart. Bless it with happiness and strength. For, if there is a theme for our lives right now...

Top Ten Videos that Will Make You Cry (In a Good Way!)

by Lauren Rosenfeld | Apr 7, 2012 | be caring, be compassionate, be connected, be grateful, Uncategorized

NOTE: Scroll on down if you just want to see the “TOP TEN Videos that Will Make You Cry”!  I am a big believer in the healing power of tears. I believe this because I am a cryer. I cry at weddings. Graduations. Bar Mitzvahs. Movies. Poetry. Prayers. And...

Parents: It’s not “I love you but …” — it’s “I love you AND …”

by Lauren Rosenfeld | Apr 4, 2012 | be clear, be compassionate, be connected

“I love you but you are being so irresponsible.” “I love you but I am sick and tired of asking you to pick up your stuff.” “I love you but you have got to bring your grades up.” “I love you but you are acting completely...

Be Courageous: All Meaningful Paths Begin with a Single Step

by Lauren Rosenfeld | Mar 31, 2012 | be compassionate, be courageous, be healed, be healing, be strong, Uncategorized

The path to peace begins with unrest. The path to wisdom begins with unknowing. The path to love begins with loneliness. The path to a new life begins with the old. If we want to get to where we are going, we must first compassionately accept where we are. Then take...