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May 09

The Nurturing Power of Love Notes

By Kelley Grimes Creativity, Gratitude, Growth, Inspirations, Joy, Love, Peace, Self Compassion, Weekly Muse 22 Comments

"Love is louder!" ~ Shannon Weber This past weekend I was honored to be the keynote speaker and workshop facilitator for a women’s retreat in the Southern California mountains. The theme of the retreat was “Celebrate Nurturing” and I gave a talk called “Nurturing the Chrysalis: Honoring, Nurturing, and…

Apr 11

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The Healing Power of Self-Compassion

By Kelley Grimes Decrease Stress, Growth, Health, Inspirations, Love, Mindfulness, Peace, Self Compassion, Weekly Muse 14 Comments

“Feeling compassion for ourselves in no way releases us from responsibility for our actions. Rather, it releases us from the self-hatred that prevents us from responding to our life with clarity and balance.” —Tara Brach Over the last week I have been preparing to file my taxes and facing…

Feb 21

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Nurturing Through Mindfulness and Loving Kindness

By Kelley Grimes Decrease Stress, Gratitude, Growth, Inspirations, Love, Mindfulness, Peace, Self Compassion, Weekly Muse 26 Comments

“Mindfulness is an act of hospitality. A way of learning to treat ourselves with kindness and care that slowly begins to percolate into the deepest recesses of our being, while gradually offering us the possibility of relating to others in the same manner.” ~ Saki F. Santorelli With so…

Jan 31

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Transforming Unrealistic Expectations That Limit Us

By Kelley Grimes Decrease Stress, Gratitude, Growth, Inspirations, Love, Peace, Self Compassion, Weekly Muse 22 Comments

“Loving yourself…does not mean being self-absorbed or narcissistic, or disregarding others. Rather it means welcoming yourself as the most honored guest in your own heart, a guest worthy of respect, a lovable companion.” ~ Margo Anand Feeling guilty or selfish is a common experience for most of my clients…

Jan 17

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Staying Grounded in the Midst of Change

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

"Try not to resist changes that come your way. Instead, let life live through you. And do not worry that your life is turning upside down. How do you know that the side you are used to is better than the one to come?” ~Rumi I have struggled to…

Jan 10

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Cultivate Courage to Grow by Kelley Grimes at Cultivating Peace and Joy

Cultivating Courage to Grow

By Kelley Grimes Decrease Stress, Gratitude, Growth, Inspirations, Peace, Weekly Muse 32 Comments

“Courage is the power to let go of the familiar.” ~Raymond Lindquist How difficult is it for you to let go of the familiar? In these times of so much uncertainty and change, we sometimes find ourselves letting go of the familiar on a daily basis. This experience of…

Jan 03

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How Will You Live With Intention in the New Year? by Kelley Grimes at Cultivating Peace and Joy

How Will You Live With Intention This New Year?

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

“Live with intention. Walk to the edge. Listen Hard. Practice wellness. Play with abandon. Laugh. Choose with no regret. Appreciate your friends. Continue to learn. Do what you love. Live as if this is all there is.” ~Mary Anne Radmacher The New Year is a wonderful time to re-evaluate…

Dec 27

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The Nurturing Practice of Reflecting on The Past Year

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

“Time and reflection change the sight little by little ‘till we come to understand.” ~Paul Cezanne Last evening walking on the beach at sunset, I was moved by the profound beauty and the amazing way the light reflected on the clouds, ocean and sand. The remarkable sunset continued to…

Dec 13

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Nurturing Ourselves Through the Holiday Season

By Kelley Grimes Decrease Stress, Gratitude, Growth, Health, Inspirations, Joy, Love, Mindfulness, Peace, Self Compassion, Weekly Muse 26 Comments

“Dig the well before you are thirsty.” Chinese Proverb For many the holiday season is a wonderful time filled with family, friends, festivities, and fun. But for others, the holidays can feel stressful, highlighting loneliness, disappointment, and loss. This is especially challenging when it seems the world around you…

Nov 08

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Reclaiming the Lost Art of Thank You Cards

By Kelley Grimes Creativity, Decrease Stress, Gratitude, Growth, Health, Inspirations, Joy, Love, Weekly Muse 21 Comments

“We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures.” ~ Thornton Wilder I am a deep believer in sharing love and gratitude. In my personal and professional experience, I have used gratitude as a transformative tool to heal and…

Inspirations

The Nurturing Power of Love Notes

The Healing Power of Self-Compassion

Nurturing Through Mindfulness and Loving Kindness

Transforming Unrealistic Expectations That Limit Us

Staying Grounded in the Midst of Change

Cultivating Courage to Grow

How Will You Live With Intention This New Year?

The Nurturing Practice of Reflecting on The Past Year

Nurturing Ourselves Through the Holiday Season

Reclaiming the Lost Art of Thank You Cards

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