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Introduction to one of the books that I am writing (about family trauma and identity)
I have been planning to write a book for several years now. My former students and attendees at the motivational talks that I used to give had asked me to write a book on multiple occasions. But it never really felt like the right time. There was always something more important that I thought I […]
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Revising and recording my current life values
I was watching a show recently about living your life as your best self, and the narrator recommended to reflect upon and write down your values. I’m obviously big into writing – in addition to this blog, I journal every day, and I also am working on a few books. And so I thought it […]
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How I’m now using yoga to release stored tension in my body
Everyone knows that yoga is supposed to be incredibly beneficial, right? I mean, INCREDIBLY BENEFICIAL, one of the “best” things that you can do for your body and mind and spirit. So why don’t more people do it? Why wasn’t I doing it? I suppose because, in Western society, we have such a difficult time […]
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Synchronicities I’ve experienced lately regarding the importance of meditation
I have noticed, over the years, that I will occasionally and suddenly be deluged with “signs” and reminders that I should focus on some specific important lesson in my life. It doesn’t matter to me whether one wants to believe these synchronicities are signs from God, the universe, whatever you prefer to call your higher […]
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Rejecting the Good Girl archetype
This post is a continuation of my discussion of the book, Burning Woman, which I read last week. Today, I want to talk about the “Good Girl” archetype. In our society, women are supposed to be “Good Girls” – submissive, pleasing others at all costs, wanting to be liked and loved. That is our supposed […]
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Learning about the Burning Woman archetype and feminine power
My therapist recommended a book to me a couple weeks ago, Burning Woman, by Lucy H Pearce. The kindle version was only $6.50 and so I bought it and started reading it. And holy cow – the way the entire book resonated with my own life experiences, my own life journey, was mind-boggling. It was […]
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Please take some time for self-care every day
For so many years of my life, I was always focused on “doing” and being productive. Basically, I was hustling for my worth. I thought that the more I “did,” the more value my life had, the more I was proving to myself and to the world that I should be allowed to exist. I […]
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Cultivating gratitude but avoiding its shadow side
Neuroscience research has shown that cultivating the practice of gratitude, such as having a daily practice of acknowledging what we are grateful for, can be very beneficial for increasing our sense of fulfillment in our life. Just taking time to be aware of our gratitude, even if it’s simply being grateful for our sight, our […]
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Happy New Year!
So, it’s only the fourth day of the new year and I already feel behind. Then again, I set myself up for this. I was traveling over the last week. I took my kids (ages 12 and 15) to Las Vegas from December 30 until January 2, so that we could go see the Katy […]
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Taking a break for the holidays
I have had a lot going on at work during these final weeks before the holiday break. And so I’m going to take a break from posting on this blog until the New Year. I hope that you spend these next few weeks taking care of yourself and spending quality time with your loved ones.
Dr Laura Lowery's Blog
Boston University professor Laura Lowery blogs about her continuous journey towards becoming a healthier human being
Dr Laura Lowery's Blog 