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Believe in Balance


Get a Mammogram, Save a Life
Since my breast cancer diagnosis, I’ve received more support than I could ever imagine. Family, friends, and acquaintances have reached...

Christine George
Aug 23, 20202 min read


I Need to Get Something Off My Chest
On August 5th I made my way to Massachusetts General Hospital for a lumpectomy and sentinel lymph node biopsy. I was nervous but mostly...

Christine George
Aug 16, 20201 min read


Early Detection Saves Lives
It’s saving my life. It could save yours too. On July 21st, 2020, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I’d had my annual mammogram a week...

Christine George
Aug 2, 20202 min read


4 Helpful Ways to Stay Balanced When Things are Uncertain
Lately, as new issues surface and things continue to change, I find myself feeling stuck, sometimes overwhelmed, and disappointed that...

Christine George
Jul 19, 20202 min read


Hamilton, Anti-Racism and Rob Lowe on My Mind
I’m coming to you in a bit of a different way this week. I feel as though I’m in observation mode. I’m doing a lot of reading,...

Christine George
Jul 12, 20202 min read


The Balance Feature: Valerie Alexander on Happiness as a Second Language
Welcome to the Balance Feature! Each month Believe in Balance features an individual or organization striving to make a difference in the...

Christine George
Jul 5, 20201 min read


4 Strategies to Raise a Good Son in a Tough World
Since becoming a Mom of a boy, I’ve been mindful of wanting to raise my son to be kind, respectful, self-sufficient, and resourceful. ...

Christine George
Jun 28, 20203 min read


What Does Father Mean to You?
Today is Father’s Day, the day we celebrate Dad’s, Grandfather’s, Godfathers, and all the men who have been role models in our lives. I...

Christine George
Jun 21, 20203 min read


What I Can Do as a White Woman
I’ve been grappling these past 2 weeks with what to do and what to say. I have wanted to take action. I thought about making a public...

Christine George
Jun 14, 20202 min read
The Balance Feature: Jacqui Bonwell on the Teachings of Yoga and it’s Healing Abilities
Welcome to the Balance Feature! Each month Believe in Balance features an individual or organization striving to make a difference in the...

Christine George
Jun 7, 20201 min read


The Kindness Contribution
A challenge to perform one act of kindness a day for 30-days I intentionally avoid watching the news but if you’re online at all these...

Christine George
May 31, 20202 min read


The Corona Virus Lesson on Flexible Thinking
The Corona pandemic is teaching us many new skills, among them the ability to adapt and be flexible. As we figured out the dance of...

Christine George
May 24, 20202 min read


The Balance Feature: Debra Trappen on Women’s Empowerment
Welcome to the Balance Feature! Each month Believe in Balance features an individual or organization striving to make a difference in the...

Christine George
May 3, 20201 min read


COVID-19 What is the Lesson?
This pandemic has certainly tested me. All my years of yoga training have prepared me for this moment and there have been times when...

Christine George
Apr 26, 20202 min read


The Truth About How People are Doing
Week 5 of shelter in place has been a particularly challenging week for my family as we have all reached our tolerance for meeting,...

Christine George
Apr 19, 20202 min read


The Balance Feature: Courtney Carver on How to Be More with Less
Welcome to this month’s Balance Feature IN PERSON! The Balance Feature is now being brought to you in video. Each month Believe in...

Christine George
Apr 12, 20201 min read


4 Tips on Adapting to Change
The past 3 weeks have reminded me of when my son, Gil was born. Becoming a Mom for the first time brought all kinds of new challenges,...

Christine George
Apr 5, 20202 min read


6 Things to Make You Smile During the COVID-19 Pandemic
We successfully completed week 2 of homeschooling, working and parenting, and our dance is starting to gain a little rhythm. We don’t...

Christine George
Mar 29, 20201 min read


4 Survival Tips When You’re Stuck at Home
Well, it has officially been a full week of working and schooling from home. We survived it but it was messy at times. My husband, son...

Christine George
Mar 22, 20202 min read


Finding Balance in a Time of Uncertainty
The uncertainty of the coronavirus pandemic has many of us on edge and feeling anxious. We’re wondering what’s going to happen next, how...

Christine George
Mar 15, 20202 min read
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