Kelley Grimes, Author at Cultivating Peace & Joy

Jan 03

How Will You Live With Intention in the New Year? by Kelley Grimes at Cultivating Peace and Joy

How Will You Live With Intention This New Year?

By Kelley Grimes Creativity, Decrease Stress, Gratitude, Growth, Health, Inspirations, Joy, Love, Mindfulness, Peace, Self Compassion, Weekly Muse 18 Comments

“Live with intention. Walk to the edge. Listen Hard. Practice wellness. Play with abandon. Laugh. Choose with no regret. Appreciate your friends. Continue to learn. Do what you love. Live as if this is all there is.” ~Mary Anne Radmacher The New Year is a wonderful time to re-evaluate…

Dec 27

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The Nurturing Practice of Reflecting on The Past Year

By Kelley Grimes Gratitude, Growth, Inspirations, Joy, Love, Mindfulness, Peace, Self Compassion, Weekly Muse 13 Comments

“Time and reflection change the sight little by little ‘till we come to understand.” ~Paul Cezanne Last evening walking on the beach at sunset, I was moved by the profound beauty and the amazing way the light reflected on the clouds, ocean and sand. The remarkable sunset continued to…

Dec 20

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Kindness – The Best Gift We Can Give

By Kelley Grimes Gratitude, Growth, Joy, Love, Peace, Self Compassion, Weekly Muse 16 Comments

“Be unnecessarily kind because everyone is fighting some battle.” ~ Dalai Lama We are in the time of holiday gift giving, which for some can be stressful looking for the perfect gift to give. I am reminded that the most simple and accessible gift we always have to give…

Dec 13

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Nurturing Ourselves Through the Holiday Season

By Kelley Grimes Decrease Stress, Gratitude, Growth, Health, Inspirations, Joy, Love, Mindfulness, Peace, Self Compassion, Weekly Muse 26 Comments

“Dig the well before you are thirsty.” Chinese Proverb For many the holiday season is a wonderful time filled with family, friends, festivities, and fun. But for others, the holidays can feel stressful, highlighting loneliness, disappointment, and loss. This is especially challenging when it seems the world around you…

Dec 06

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Are You Exactly Where You Need To Be?

By Kelley Grimes Decrease Stress, Gratitude, Growth, Joy, Love, Mindfulness, Peace, Self Compassion, Weekly Muse 21 Comments

“I am exactly where I need to be, I need to be exactly where I am, I am a blessing manifest...” ~ Amy Steinberg I love Amy Steinberg’s lyrics and am so grateful to have performed her song “Exactly” with my women’s singing group many times over the last…

Nov 15

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What Is Your Body Teaching You?

By Kelley Grimes Decrease Stress, Gratitude, Growth, Health, Mindfulness, Peace, Self Compassion, Weekly Muse 29 Comments

“Rest until you feel like playing, then play until you feel like resting, period. Never do anything else.” ~Martha Beck I relearned an important lesson this week. My spirit believes I can do more than my body agrees to. After months of suffering with painful hives, coping with my…

Nov 08

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Reclaiming the Lost Art of Thank You Cards

By Kelley Grimes Creativity, Decrease Stress, Gratitude, Growth, Health, Inspirations, Joy, Love, Weekly Muse 21 Comments

“We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures.” ~ Thornton Wilder I am a deep believer in sharing love and gratitude. In my personal and professional experience, I have used gratitude as a transformative tool to heal and…

Nov 01

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The Power of Tenderness and Self-Compassion

By Kelley Grimes Decrease Stress, Gratitude, Growth, Health, Love, Mindfulness, Peace, Self Compassion, Weekly Muse 32 Comments

“This revolutionary act of treating ourselves tenderly can begin to undo the aversive messages of a lifetime.” ~Tara Brach I have learned the most revolutionary lesson over the last month which is transforming my life – the power of treating myself with tenderness and compassion. Over a month…

Oct 25

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Three Simple Steps for More Energy, Joy and Vibrant Health

By Kelley Grimes Decrease Stress, Gratitude, Growth, Health, Inspirations, Joy, Love, Mindfulness, Peace, Self Compassion, Uncategorized, Weekly Muse 9 Comments

“Take care of your body. It's the only place you have to live.” ~John Rohn Do you dream of having more energy and feeling vibrant and healthy? If you are anything like many of the women I work with, you may be feeling chronically overwhelmed and exhausted and…

Oct 11

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Coming Home to Myself

By Kelley Grimes Decrease Stress, Gratitude, Growth, Health, Inspirations, Joy, Love, Mindfulness, Peace, Self Compassion, Weekly Muse 15 Comments

“With the act of breathing in mindfully, you go inside. Your body is breathing; and your body is your home. In each breath, you can come home to yourself.” ~Thich Nhat Hahn Last month I spent a week at the Esalen Institute in Big Sur, California with the intention…

Kelley Grimes

How Will You Live With Intention This New Year?

The Nurturing Practice of Reflecting on The Past Year

Kindness – The Best Gift We Can Give

Nurturing Ourselves Through the Holiday Season

Are You Exactly Where You Need To Be?

What Is Your Body Teaching You?

Reclaiming the Lost Art of Thank You Cards

The Power of Tenderness and Self-Compassion

Three Simple Steps for More Energy, Joy and Vibrant Health

Coming Home to Myself

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