“This revolutionary act of treating ourselves tenderly can begin to undo the aversive messages of a lifetime.” ~Tara Brach I have learned the most revolutionary lesson over the last month which is transforming my life – the power of treating myself with tenderness and compassion. Over a month…
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“Take care of your body. It's the only place you have to live.” ~John Rohn Do you dream of having more energy and feeling vibrant and healthy? If you are anything like many of the women I work with, you may be feeling chronically overwhelmed and exhausted and…
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“With the act of breathing in mindfully, you go inside. Your body is breathing; and your body is your home. In each breath, you can come home to yourself.” ~Thich Nhat Hahn Last month I spent a week at the Esalen Institute in Big Sur, California with the intention…
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“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…
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“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…
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“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…
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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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“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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“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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