“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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“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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"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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“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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