“Authenticity is a collection of choices that we have to make every day. It's about the choice to show up and be real. The choice to be honest. The choice to let our true selves be seen.” ~Brene Brown While traveling I met a flight attendant who had a…
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“A hero stands up to the villain in themselves.” ~Ricky Maye If you are looking for super heroes this week, you can find them in San Diego at the 48th annual Comic-Con International. This biggest and longest running comics and popular arts convention in the country starts today with…
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“Find a way to say yes to things. Say yes to invitations to a new country, say yes to meet new friends, say yes to learn something new. Yes is how you get your first job, and your next job, and your spouse, and even your kids. Even if it's a…
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“Women need real moments of solitude and self-reflection to balance out how much of ourselves we give away.” ~Barbara De Angelis The foundation of cultivating an empowered life filled with peace and joy is knowing what you need. Identifying what you need is fundamental in nurturing healthy relationships, setting…
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"Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything." - Plato I am so grateful to have been raised in a home filled with music! My father loved a variety of music including Big Band, Classical, Jazz, and Rock n…
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“The worst enemy to creativity is self-doubt.” ~Sylvia Platt I love leading creativity workshops! It is such a joy to cultivate a nurturing and safe space for women to come together to be creative in community. I have found that being creative often requires courage and a willingness to stretch…
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“Life is full of beauty. Notice it. Notice the bumble bee, the small child, and the smiling faces. Smell the rain, and feel the wind. Live your life to the fullest potential, and fight for your dreams.” ~Ashley Smith Is there anything more awe inspiring than the beauty of nature?…
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“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.…
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“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…
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“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…
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