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Sep 07

How Motivated Are You to Change?

By Kelley Grimes Decrease Stress, Gratitude, Growth, Health, Mindfulness, Peace, Self Compassion, Weekly Muse 20 Comments

“All progress takes place outside the comfort zone.” ~Michael John Bobak Last week I met my new San Diego State University students for their first day of internship. This is my fourth year being a field instructor for Master of Social Work interns and I love having the opportunity…

Aug 30

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Authenticity – the Mark of Self-Nurturing

By Kelley Grimes Creativity, Gratitude, Growth, Joy, Love, Peace, Self Compassion, Weekly Muse 13 Comments

“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…

Aug 23

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How Do You Eclipse Your Own Sun?

By Kelley Grimes Gratitude, Growth, Inspirations, Joy, Love, Self Compassion, Weekly Muse 15 Comments

“Most of the shadows of this life are caused by standing in one's own sunshine.” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson With all of the excitement around the solar eclipse this week, I have been reflecting on how we inadvertently eclipse our own sun and decrease the amount of light we shine…

Aug 09

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Personal Responsibility – An Empowering Choice

By Kelley Grimes Decrease Stress, Gratitude, Growth, Mindfulness, Peace, Self Compassion, Weekly Muse 20 Comments

“The willingness to accept responsibility for one's own life is the source from which self-respect springs.” ~Joan Didion Whenever I begin introductions at a workshop or have a booth at a wellness or street fair, I invite participants to choose an intention word from one of my intention boxes.…

Aug 02

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Are You Ready to Hang Up Your Super Woman Cape?

By Kelley Grimes Decrease Stress, Gratitude, Growth, Health, Joy, Love, Mindfulness, Peace, Self Compassion, Uncategorized, Weekly Muse 24 Comments

“The thing that is really hard and really amazing is giving up on being perfect and beginning the work of becoming yourself.” ~Anna Quindlen In my last article, I explored the idea of having a super power or our unique brilliance we use for good in the world. As a result, many people…

Jul 12

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Why Self-Compassion is Essential to Nurture Yourself by Kelley Grimes at Cultivating Peace and Joy

Why Self-Compassion is Essential in Nurturing Yourself

By Kelley Grimes Decrease Stress, Growth, Inspirations, Love, Peace, Self Compassion, Weekly Muse 16 Comments

“Befriending your mind, body and heart enables you to enact a love affair with the possible.” ~Jon Kabat-Zinn What might be possible in your life if you treated yourself with the kindness you would show a dear friend? Imagine what might happen if you were able to respond to yourself with…

Jul 04

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Say Yes as an Act of Self-Nurturing

By Kelley Grimes Creativity, Growth, Inspirations, Joy, Mindfulness, Peace, Self Compassion, Weekly Muse 18 Comments

“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…

Jun 27

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How to Identify What You Need

By Kelley Grimes Creativity, Decrease Stress, Gratitude, Growth, Health, Joy, Love, Mindfulness, Peace, Self Compassion, Weekly Muse 16 Comments

“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…

Jun 21

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Live Life to the Fullest

By Kelley Grimes Gratitude, Growth, Inspirations, Joy, Love, Weekly Muse 24 Comments

“She said she usually cried at least once each day not because she was sad, but because the world was so beautiful and life was so short.” ~Brian Andreas My father Bob Grimes taught me to live life to the fullest. He had an enthusiasm for life,…

May 31

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Are You Ready to Dedicate Your Life to Love?

By Kelley Grimes Decrease Stress, Gratitude, Growth, Inspirations, Joy, Love, Peace, Self Compassion, Weekly Muse 18 Comments

“Dedicate yourself to Love. Decide to let Love be your intention, your purpose, and your point. And then let Love inspire you, support you and guide you in every other dedication you make thereafter.” – Robert Holden I am so inspired by these words of Robert Holden! Imagine a world…

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How Motivated Are You to Change?

Authenticity – the Mark of Self-Nurturing

How Do You Eclipse Your Own Sun?

Personal Responsibility – An Empowering Choice

Are You Ready to Hang Up Your Super Woman Cape?

Why Self-Compassion is Essential in Nurturing Yourself

Say Yes as an Act of Self-Nurturing

How to Identify What You Need

Live Life to the Fullest

Are You Ready to Dedicate Your Life to Love?

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