Transition Awareness Breathing

Welcome to the final episode of this series. I hope it has been meaningful for you. Boundaries in a mindful world must be able to express ourselves. To communicate our boundaries, we need to be aware of them. We can explore our boundaries and grow. When we expand our minds or imaginations, sparks of creativity […] The post Exploring Boundaries and Barriers-Using compassion and mindful reflections...

As we grow and learn about ourselves, we learn about our boundaries. Our boundaries cultivated by our values, beliefs, and experiences may reflect a false image of who we are. Learning about our boundaries helps us communicate and understand how our boundaries mold our personalities. Through this process, we get the opportunity to be non-judgmental […] The post Exploring Boundaries and Barriers-Fi...

During our podcast, we will explore different boundaries and barriers, and I hope you find the information educational and helpful to stimulate the desire to release, let go, and explore beyond your barriers. I’m going to talk about how emotional barriers cause mental blocks, which prevent people from performing the best they can be. I […] The post Exploring Boundaries and Barriers-Finding your in...

Boundaries can help people feel safe and in control, leading to healthy relationships. Boundaries can also help people build trust, safety, and respect in their relationships. Setting healthy boundaries can also help people lower stress, increase life satisfaction, and improve their self-esteem. Self-made boundaries that prevent growth create barriers. (i.e., boundaries made because of lack of exp...

Join Eartha on a journey of , "Beyond Boundaries: A Mindfulness Adventure." In this episode, Eartha invites you to escape the constraints of your daily life and explore a world where limitations don't exist. Imagine a place unrestricted by time, resources, or physical barriers. Through guided imagery and thoughtful discussions, we delve into landscapes of limitless possibilities, […] The post Beyo...

This is the final episode of “Preparing Today’s Children for a Futuristic Digital Tomorrow.” In a panel discussion with the champion team of educators and leaders of Eleanor Kolitz Hebrew Language Academy, Mrs. Kathryn Cohen (principal and cohort for 3rd – 5th grade), Mrs. Simran Jawanda (vice principal of middle school), and Mrs. Tracy Smith (principal of k-2nd grade). Our panel begins […] The po...

Welcome back to the third part of this series. Join me as Mrs. Cohen, principal of EKHLA, Mrs. Jawanda, and Mrs. Smith(vice principals of EKHLA) discuss how students transition from self-reflection to individuality development. Each student's voice is valued, and educators encourage self-advocacy. Reviews from some parents who had their children at EKHLA voiced complaints about […] The post Prepar...

In this episode, Eleanor Kolitz, Hebrew Language Academy’s champion educators, discusses how students in grades K through 8th are guided through self-discovery, self-reflection, and confidence building in one of Texas’ top charter schools. At the beginning of part two, I briefly review the first episode. Join my panel of expert educators of Eleanor Kolitz Hebrew Language Academy (EKHLA), Mrs. Kath...

As our children's online presence increases, so does their exposure to digital risk. It's crucial for us as educators and parents to understand and address these risks (cyberbullying, harmful content, inappropriate pop-ups). How can educators and parents create more positive influences that will contribute to a shrinking population? How do we prepare our children to build positive relationships wh...

Join Eartha in the final episode as she uses an unconventional format to host her special guest, Rabbi Ephraim Barker. Rabbi Ephraim Barker serves his community as a Kosher Supervisor at the San Antonio Jewish Community Center and a Torah and Hebrew instructor. From a Jewish perspective, Rabbi Barker shares spiritual insights and perspectives on […] The post The Spiritual Influence of Words in a H...

Join Eartha as she uses an unconventional format to host her special guest, Rabbi Ephraim Barker. Rabbi Ephraim Barker serves his community as a Kosher Supervisor at the San Antonio Jewish Community Center and a Torah and Hebrew instructor. He brings a mystical perspective to how words influence verbal and non-verbal communication in the secular […] The post The Mystical Influence of Words in the...

Join Eartha as she uses an unconventional format to host her special guest, Rabbi Ephraim Barker. Rabbi Ephraim Barker serves his community as a Kosher Supervisor at the San Antonio Jewish Community Center and a Torah and Hebrew instructor. He brings a mystical perspective to how words influence verbal and non-verbal communication in the secular […] The post The Influence of Words in the hyper-tec...

Join Eartha in the final episode as she uses an unconventional format to host her special guest, Rabbi Ephraim Barker. Rabbi Ephraim Barker serves his community as a Kosher Supervisor at the San Antonio Jewish Community Center and a Torah and Hebrew instructor. From a Jewish perspective, Rabbi Barker shares spiritual insights and perspectives on […] The post The Spiritual Influence of Words in a H...

Join Eartha as she uses an unconventional format to host her special guest, Rabbi Ephraim Barker. Rabbi Ephraim Barker serves his community as a Kosher Supervisor at the San Antonio Jewish Community Center and a Torah and Hebrew instructor. He brings a mystical perspective to how words influence verbal and non-verbal communication in the secular […] The post The Mystical Influence of Words in the...

Join Eartha as she uses an unconventional format to host her special guest, Rabbi Ephraim Barker. Rabbi Ephraim Barker serves his community as a Kosher Supervisor at the San Antonio Jewish Community Center and a Torah and Hebrew instructor. He brings a mystical perspective to how words influence verbal and non-verbal communication in the secular […] The post The Influence of Words in the hyper-tec...

Join Eartha as she shares the World Happiness Report 2024, emphasizing the importance of tailoring mindfulness practices for different age groups and the impact of well-being on happiness. The World Happiness Report focuses on Shakespeare's "Seven Ages of Life". Eartha challenges you to draw your perception of "later years" compared to Shakespeare-  "The portrayal of later years as depressing."  C...

I hope you find this mindfulness practice revitalizing and refreshing during times of uncertainty, stress, anguish, and challenges. This practice comes from PositivePsychology.com and has been used in many mindfulness activities. Before you begin your practice, I invite you to find a place where you can be comfortable, sitting or, walking or standing. Check out […] The post “MountainMeditation” Pr...

Change is occurring, causing stress and uncertainty. In a world of advancing technology, it seems that one-on-one communication, conflict management, and collaboration "people skills" require more coaching for youngsters to develop their "soft skills." During this episode, I invited Mrs. Ankita Swali, owner of iCode Stone Oak, as my special guest for this two-part episode. Mrs. Swali's educational...

Change is occurring, causing stress and uncertainty. In a world of advancing technology, it seems that one-on-one communication, conflict management, and collaboration "people skills" require more coaching for youngsters to develop their "soft skills." During this episode, I invited Mrs. Ankita Swali, owner of iCode Stone Oak, as my special guest for this two-part episode. Mrs. Swali's educational...

Without exaggeration, the nation has been preparing for the April 8, 2024, total eclipse for several months. Texas is one of the states on the path of total eclipse. An estimated "12 million people in Texas live in the path of totality, the most of any state." (Fox4news.com). An eclipse occurs when the moon passes directly in front of […] The post Mindful preparation for an eclipse with loving kin...

Eartha will guide you through “Open Monitoring Meditation” (OM) during this episode. The practice of open monitoring meditation involves the practice of releasing and detaching. This free-style awareness meditation invites you to allow your attention to flow from experiences, thoughts, sensations, feelings, sounds, or sights that capture your attention. Allow your attention to capture your surroun...

During this session, you are invited to participate in the practice of creating a different environment. In the first part of the session, Eartha presents a guided review of how to bring focus to the mechanics of the breath from a mindfulness perspective. You will even have time to practice tips imagery, which opens fascinating […] The post What to do during and after your quiet time. appeared fir...

This episode is an interactive activity loaded with tips and facts on how to create quiet time in your busy schedule. Warning: This mindfulness will require your participation to do nothing and be aware of the quietness around you. Find a place where you will feel safe and comfortable being alone for at least five […] The post Plug into your inner world. Creating a quiet space. appeared first on W...

After World War II, psychology became a science. The focus of interventions was on weakness. The emphasis on weakness led to the birth of the disease model. After several years of mental health professionals concentrating on the weakness of patients, the World Health Organization challenged the disease model assumptions were challenged -If sadness was eliminated, would joy […] The post You stress,...

In this episode, Eartha will present details about responding to microaggressions. The first part of the podcast includes a guide on the differences between responding and reacting. Please keep in mind that reacting has the word ACTing in it. Our dramatic movements and unbridled thoughts may lead to acting in ways that may not reflect […] The post Using mirroring as a mindful technique during mirc...