As women, we're often taught that putting ourselves first is selfish. But what if the opposite were true? What if caring for ourselves was actually the most generous thing we could do?

I've been building my meditation practice for over 8 years. Some days and weeks are great, and I find myself on my cushion in the morning meditating, which really supports me in so many ways. Some days and weeks, I fall out of practice. I always remember what Sharon Salzberg says about missing a meditation. "We get to start again." 

As summer reminds us that even the most beautiful gardens have weeds, Leonard Cohen's wisdom feels especially relevant: "There is a crack in everything. That's how the light gets in."