Author: Teresa Berkowitz
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A jolly good morning
“Aren’t you glad you are flexible mom?” My son and I were walking back from an early morning game of passing the puck on the icy roads near our house. “Yes. I am.” “I knew you would enjoy this game.” He said proudly with a twelve year olds wisdom. And I did. I enjoyed his…
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Week two, daily yoga
Gray Heron standing in icy water. Week one of daily yoga was filled with discoveries. The most surprising is that I was oblivious to the way my heavy computer bag had gotten me in the habit of lifting my shoulder ALL THE TIME! Here’s what I am doing to my body. (Not my skeleton.) I…
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The hard work of procrastination
Day 2 of my 365 day yoga challenge. The key is to start the day with my practice. Over coffee, I assess my return to yoga after years of setting aside. I have lost so much flexibility. Over-stretching is highly possible. I need to be mindful and not go as deeply as I used to.…
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In his clutches
“Ba ha ha ha” His evil laugh echoed through the house. “I have you now.” I curl smaller in the dark space. He storms from room to room. I breathe quietly. The door to the bedroom opens. He stomps around the room and I wonder if he knows I’m here. I see the light of…
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A confession
Bless me Father for I have sinned. It has been many seasons since my last confession. Father, I was drawn to the world of reality tv. At first, it seemed so modern and fresh. I laughed in shock as women with sculpted faces in expensive clothes screamed obscenities at each other and flipped tables. And…
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Full Spectrum Thinking
On – off Right/wrong For me – against me Enemy — ally Good–evil Love –hate Binary thinking is essential in acute life and death circumstances where a split second second choice will determine your survival. But it is a detriment to complex and collaborative issues that may very well affect the lives of millions but…
Teresa Berkowitz 