“Sometimes letting things go is an act of far greater power than defending or hanging on.” ~Eckhart Tolle I have been reflecting on the power of letting things go and the self-nurturing practice of releasing what no longer serves me. In this process, I was reminded of an evening of yoga, storytelling and music with…
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"Transformation is often more about unlearning than it is about learning." ~Richard Rohr I feel so blessed to have shared time with the most remarkable women last weekend for my self-nurturing workshop “How to Care for Yourself Without Feeling Guilty or Selfish” at a Women's Retreat in the mountains.…
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“Self-compassion is simply giving the same kindness to ourselves that we would give to others.” ~Christopher Germer Shame and a sense of unworthiness prevent many of us from consistently nurturing ourselves, which results in feeling chronically stressed and overwhelmed. Transforming our shame and unworthiness then becomes essential in cultivating more…
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"Overcoming attachment does not mean becoming cold and indifferent. On the contrary, it means learning to have relaxed control over our mind through understanding the real causes of happiness and fulfillment, and this enables us to enjoy life more and suffer less." ~Kathleen McDonald In my last blog I…
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“Once we believe in ourselves, we can risk curiosity, wonder, spontaneous delight, or any experience that reveals the human spirit.” ~ E.E. Cummings How planned out is your life? Do you sometimes feel that every minute of your day is scheduled? Are you constantly rushing to the next event…
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“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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“There came a time when the risk to remain tight in the bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom." -Anais Nin I have this quote on my wall and read it daily. It has influenced how I understand the challenges of change and growth and embodies…
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