“When you recover or discover something that nourishes your soul and brings joy, care enough about yourself to make room for it in your life.” ~Jean Shinoda Bolen I love this quote from Jean Shinoda Bolen and share it often when I am speaking about self-nurturing. It is a beautiful…
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“If you truly love nature, you will find beauty everywhere.” ~Vincent Van Gogh I have been on the most amazing adventure and witnessed so much beauty over the last few weeks. My epiphany that I needed to allow the adventure to unfold instead of getting stuck in my expectations was…
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“I have come to see the cultivation of mindfulness as a radical act - a radical act of sanity, of self-compassion, and ultimately of love.” ~Jon Kabat-Zinn I am so inspired by Jon Kabat-Zinn’s wisdom and always share this quote in my “Healing Power of Presence” mindfulness workshop. On Monday,…
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"Self-care is never a selfish act - It is simply good stewardship of the only gift I have, the gift I was put on earth to offer others.” ~Parker Palmer What an amazing week of self-nurturing I had last week! It began with a writing retreat in Palm Springs and…
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"You can't get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.” ~Jane Goodall October is Domestic Violence Awareness month. I participated in multiple awareness raising events…
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“Miracles happen everyday, change your perception of what a miracle is and you'll see them all around you.” ~Jon Bon Jovi I have just returned from a remarkable week of healing and transformation in Maui. The beginning of our vacation started with a bang - literally. At 2am the morning…
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“And I said to my body, softly, I want to be your friend. It took a long breath and replied, I have been waiting all my life for this.” ~Nayyirah Waheed At a Women’s Retreat in the mountains near Big Bear earlier this month, my daughter Fiona and…
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“The wise rest at least as hard as they work.” ~Mokokoma Mokhonoana I often say that I have a rich and full life. This is usually in response to someone reacting to my very full schedule by saying wow, you are so busy. Although my life may appear busy,…
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“I love people who make me laugh. I honestly think it's the thing I like most, to laugh. It cures a multitude of ills. It's probably the most important thing in a person.” ~Audrey Hepburn I totally agree with Audrey! I love people who make me laugh. I believe…
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“Storms makes trees take deeper roots.” ~Dolly Parton There have been so many storms around the country recently. Some storms have come in the form of rain, snow, or wild tornados, and other storms have been human made. Regardless of the source, storms often feel out of our control,…
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