Trina Lion, Author at JMORE

Empty Your Bowl

by Trina Lion | Nov 29, 2016 | Community, Spirituality

In five minutes, I got two upsetting phone calls. First, a relative calmly explained she wasn’t visiting to see me, only my children. Then, another relative decided to go on a rant against my ex-husband. Afterward, I thought, “Is it them? Is it me? Is it the economy?...

Stress Reduction Requires Planning and Mindfulness

by Trina Lion | Nov 1, 2016 | Columns, Community, Opinion

I dread this particular store’s parking lot. The checkout line is usually frenetic. But my kids and I like the food, so the store is useful in my life. Still, I chose to shop there at noon on a busy weekday, at the end of the workweek. My frantic cashier threw my...

Don’t Let Stress Run You Down

by Trina Lion | Sep 17, 2016 | Commentary, News

It’s been 21 years since I last lived in Baltimore. Recently while driving, I didn’t recognize any of the street signs. I braked while trying to understand, causing the driver behind me to brake, honk, then swerve to my right and scream at the top of her lungs. I had...