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

Patzún 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 Wise: The lesson you can learn from Eeyore the “Awfuller”

can you buy Lyrica over the counter by Lauren Rosenfeld | May 10, 2012 | be connected, be joyful, be kind, be loving, be wise, Uncategorized

“Good morning, Eeyore,” said Pooh. “Good morning, Pooh Bear,” said Eeyore gloomily. “If it is a good morning, which I doubt,” said he. “Why, what’s the matter?” “Nothing, Pooh Bear, nothing. We can’t all, and...

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...

How To Be Connected: A Class Reunion in Cyberspace

by Lauren Rosenfeld | Dec 8, 2010 | be compassionate, be connected, be grateful, be supportive

During the month of December, I’ll be participating in a project called Reverb 10.  Reverb 10 is “an open online initiative that encourages participants to reflect on this year and manifest what’s next. It’s an opportunity to retreat and consider the...

How To Be Loving: Treat everything you touch as you would a beloved child

by Lauren Rosenfeld | Mar 26, 2010 | be caring, be compassionate, be connected, be happy, be kind, be loving, be nurturing, be present

  The other day I was telling my teenage daughter how odd it is (if you think about it — which I do) that if you are having trouble with some object — let’s say a cell phone that loses it’s signal — it’s considered completely...