Lessons from India

Lessons from India These Eastern parenting methods unearth a child’s authentic self, helping parents discover their children’s inner strengths. By Nancy B. Loughlin Published in Parent and Child Magazine, December, 2014           A child is a process, says author and...

Turning prayer into practice

Turning prayer into practice by Nancy B. Loughlin Published in News Press on December 9, 2014.  Posted with permission. I came up with a great prayer last year. “I have the patience to accept and reach all people where they are. I have the serenity to forgive anyone...

Rethinking small talk

The chitchat revolt by Nancy B. Loughlin Published in News Press on November 11, 2014  Posted with permission. Over the summer, I attended a weekend retreat in the Michigan woods. At the event’s start, we were instructed to find four people with whom we shared...

A spiritual day planner

Know Thyself: a spiritual day planner by Nancy B. Loughlin Published in News Press on October 28, 2014.  Posted with permission.  Early morning (4 a.m. to 6 a.m.): Wake up and study. Practice Jnana Yoga, the cultivation of the intellect, now. This is the sattvic time...

Rage: Loving your Monster

Loving your monster by Nancy B. Loughlin Posted in News Press on October 15, 2013.  Posted with permission. When your monster comes out it’s often entitled. Anger is a normal human emotion. It’s our inner voice saying, “No!” But, rage is different, one of those seven...