“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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“You can not control the waves, but you can learn to surf.” ~Jon Kabat-Zinn I love this quote by Jon Kabat-Zinn! It is a beautiful reminder that we can not control the many stressors in our lives, but we can cultivate skills to navigate through the choppy waters. One remarkable,…
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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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“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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“Be grateful for the tiny details of your life and make room for unexpected and beautiful blessings.” ~unknown author As a counselor and author dedicated to spreading the importance of nurturing ourselves in order to live with more peace, joy and meaning, cultivating a gratitude practice is a wonderful first step.…
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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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“Always look for the good things in life: the world is wonderful, it’s full of beauty and miracles.” ~ Alice Herz-Sommer I heard an inspiring piece on National Public Radio about Alice Herz-Sommer, the oldest known Holocaust survivor who died at the age of 110. What really stood out to me…
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“Sometimes in the waves of change we find our true direction.” ~Unknown There have been some amazing waves crashing onto the Southern Californian beaches this past week. The recent full moon has increased the size and intensity of the waves and brought a powerful riptide pulling the water back out.…
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