Grief during CIRS and chronic illness recovery is natural. I've recently graduated from David Kessler's Grief Educator Program as a certified peer-to-peer support. It was a rich and insightful (even…
A great amount of heartbreak arose during my health recovery. Through time and reflection, I realize the heartbreak sprouted from a perceived disconnection. I felt disoriented from not being able…
Your blood work looks normal. We can’t find anything. I don’t know how to help you. There’s nothing else we can do. Have you heard this from the doctors and…
How are you doing? An invitation to practice and open graciously into the present moment…. How are you doing? This is a common question to ask a family member, a…
These reflections were written when remembering my time in nature when I lived in Santa Monica, CA. Enjoy! ☀️ With each step I take walking on my favorite trail in…
Read more about what I value and how I guide others to practice in nature in this article by Shoutout LA. With Appreciation, Melanie https://shoutoutla.com/melanie-pensak-nature-based-meditation-leader-mindfulness-teacher/
As I begin to set intentions for 2021, I'm reflecting on my spiritual journey this year and over the last few years. One theme arising is the awareness of where…
Mindfulness is clear awareness of the present moment. It is bringing a quality of attention to all the experiences of life starting with observation of the breath in the body.…