Kelley Grimes, Author at Cultivating Peace & Joy

Dec 14

Finding Joy and Maintaining Balance this Holiday Season

By Kelley Grimes Decrease Stress, Gratitude, Growth, Health, Joy, Mindfulness, Peace, Self Compassion, Weekly Muse 10 Comments

“It's very important that we re-learn the art of resting and relaxing. Not only does it help prevent the onset of many illnesses that develop through chronic tension and worrying; it allows us to clear our minds, focus, and find creative solutions to problems. “ ~Thich Nhat Hanh During this…

Dec 06

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Inspiration as Self-Nurturing

By Kelley Grimes Gratitude, Growth, Inspirations, Joy, Mindfulness, Peace, Weekly Muse 14 Comments

“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched, they must be felt with the heart" ~Helen Keller Read What inspires you? What moves you and touches your heart? What takes your breath away or infuses you with hope? Take a moment to identify…

Dec 01

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Create a Gratitude Tree

By Kelley Grimes Creativity, Gratitude, Inspirations, Joy, Love, Uncategorized, Weekly Muse 4 Comments

“Be grateful for the tiny details of your life and make room for unexpected and beautiful blessings.” ~unknown author As a counselor and author dedicated to spreading the importance of nurturing ourselves in order to live with more peace, joy and meaning, cultivating a gratitude practice is a wonderful first step.…

Nov 23

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Grounded in Gratitude

By Kelley Grimes Gratitude, Growth, Health, Joy, Peace, Uncategorized, Weekly Muse 20 Comments

"Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings. Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity." John F. Kennedy Gratitude has been continually…

Nov 16

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Finding Peace and Joy This Holiday Season

By Kelley Grimes Creativity, Decrease Stress, Gratitude, Joy, Mindfulness, Peace, Uncategorized, Weekly Muse 8 Comments

“Dig the well before you are thirsty.” Chinese Proverb The holiday season is upon us and for many it is a time of family, friends and fun. But for some the holidays are more challenging and highlight loss, loneliness and disappointment. Whether you love the holidays or can’t wait…

Nov 10

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Love Fearlessly by Kelley Grimes at Cultivating Peace and Joy

Love More Fearlessly

By Kelley Grimes Creativity, Gratitude, Growth, Inspirations, Joy, Love, Uncategorized, Weekly Muse 2 Comments

“Courage is not the towering oak that sees storms come up, down and go; it is the fragile blossom that opens in the snow.” ~Alice M. Swaim I bought this beautiful piece from an artist named Aleksandar Milenkovic on the street of New York City. I was drawn to…

Nov 02

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Self-Nurturing – the Fastest Route to Love

By Kelley Grimes Decrease Stress, Gratitude, Growth, Joy, Love, Peace, Self Compassion, Weekly Muse 12 Comments

“With a daily ritual of self-care, an inner worthiness begins to blossom. Once it does you will find the courage to act in ways that are self-expressive and self-protective. You will start caring for each part of yourself with a fierce and tender concern.” ~Alice Domar Over the…

Oct 26

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Reclaim Your Own Value Through Kindness

By Kelley Grimes Gratitude, Growth, Love, Peace, Self Compassion, Weekly Muse 14 Comments

“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” ~Leo Buscaglia Have you experienced an act of kindness from someone that transformed…

Oct 19

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Election Season Survival Strategies

By Kelley Grimes Decrease Stress, Gratitude, Joy, Love, Mindfulness, Peace, Self Compassion, Weekly Muse 10 Comments

“Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare.” -Audre Lorde Over the last few weeks I have been hearing from many clients, friends and colleagues about how overwhelmed and stressed they are feeling as a result of the profound negativity in…

Oct 12

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The Courageous Act of Forgiveness

By Kelley Grimes Decrease Stress, Growth, Mindfulness, Peace, Self Compassion, Weekly Muse 14 Comments

“The practice of forgiveness is our most important contribution to the healing of the world.” ~Marianne Williamson Forgiveness. What is the first thing or person that comes to your mind when you read this word? Now take a moment to intentionally breathe in and out. Notice how you are…

Kelley Grimes

Finding Joy and Maintaining Balance this Holiday Season

Inspiration as Self-Nurturing

Create a Gratitude Tree

Grounded in Gratitude

Finding Peace and Joy This Holiday Season

Love More Fearlessly

Self-Nurturing – the Fastest Route to Love

Reclaim Your Own Value Through Kindness

Election Season Survival Strategies

The Courageous Act of Forgiveness

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