“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…
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“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…
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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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"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…
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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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“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…
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“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…
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“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…
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“Learn to love, enjoy and embrace what you have in the here and now. That's all you really need to be happy.” ~Thich Nhat Hanh There is more and more research showing how gratitude positively impacts our mood, attitude, health and well-being. Being grateful makes us more optimistic, energetic, resilient,…
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