“I learned a long time ago the wisest thing I can do is be on my own side, be an advocate for myself and others like me.” ~Maya Angelou Today I want to celebrate Maya Angelou in honor of her birthday! She has been so influential in my life and…
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“When we are mindful, deeply in touch with the present moment, our understanding of what is going on deepens, and we begin to be filled with acceptance, joy, peace and love.” ~Thich Nhat Hahn In this world with so much change, suffering and uncertainty, I am profoundly grateful for my…
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"Inner peace can be reached only when we practice forgiveness. Forgiveness is letting go of the past, and is therefore the means of correcting our misperceptions." ~ Gerald Jampolsky Forgiveness is a powerful tool for cultivating peace and joy. The intention to forgive, just like the intention to be mindful, is…
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“If you want light to come into your life, you need to stand where it is shining.” ~ Guy Finley With all the problems and uncertainty in the world right now, maintaining a positive attitude can be a challenge. Each time we turn on the news, listen to…
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“We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves.” ~Dalai Lama Cultivating inner peace and joy through self-nurturing practices are the foundation of what I teach clients. One of the greatest thieves of our inner peace is negative thinking. Committing to transforming critical…
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“The wound is the place where the Light enters you.” ~Rumi In counseling clients for over twenty years, I have been honored to witness the transformative power of healing past hurts and trauma. The remarkable courage, strength and commitment my clients embody every time they embark on healing their wounds inspires…
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“The most precious gift we can offer others is our presence. When mindfulness embraces those we love, they will bloom like flowers.” ~Thich Nhat Hanh What kind of gifts do you enjoy giving to those you love? What kind of gifts do you give yourself? Have you considered that your…
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"To practice peace, to make peace alive in us, is to actively cultivate understanding, love, and compassion, even in the face of misperception and conflict." ~Thich Nhat Hanh We live in an unprecedented time with so much change and uncertainty. Almost everyone I know is feeling some level of stress…
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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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