The quest for unconditional love

The quest for ‘unconditional love’ By Nancy B. Loughlin Published in News Press on June 28, 2016 The phrase “unconditional love” is redundant. If love is conditional, it isn’t love. Recently, Kirtan artist Missy Balsam performed her original song “Unconditional Love”...

Working the plank meditation

Conquering long-term projects with the plank meditation By Nancy B. Loughlin Published in News Press on June 21, 2016  Big achievements require time and effort investments. That second master’s degree is two years.  Reading War and Peace will consume a summer.  That...

Release the past with floor backbending

Break the hold of the past By Nancy B. Loughlin Published in News Press on May 3, 2016 It’s hard to be in the Now when the past clings to our feet. Can we be more flexible with the things we carry?  Can we cherish our hardships that cultivate our compassion and...

Drop the baggage with “metaphor of the line”

Drop the baggage with “metaphor of the line” By Nancy B. Loughlin Published in News Press on  April 25, 2016 How do we stop fixating on our perceived flaws, past hurts, disappointments and deficits so they stop sabotaging our happiness today? A wise man drew a...