You Are What You Tweet

Laurie Gardner Mindfulness Leave a Comment

I’m a big fan of social media, but I must say, some of what’s out there seems like a bunch of meaningless malarkey.  Do I really want to hear about people’s delayed flights or whether or not they enjoyed their burrito?  Not really.  Not unless I’m the one picking them up at the airport or making their food.  And in that …

Marble and Mantras: Lessons from Mexico

Laurie Gardner Love & relationships, Mindfulness Leave a Comment

Last month, I lived in Mexico.  The last time I visited Central America, I went as a backpacker, staying in barebones hostels and interacting with low-income, indigenous families.  This time, I lived with an upper class, Spanish-descent family, studied at a private language school, and taught at a well-funded university.   Wanting to stay in shape while abroad, I enrolled …