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Nov 14

Embracing the Nurturing Power of Now

By Kelley Grimes Decrease Stress, Gratitude, Growth, Joy, Love, Mindfulness, Peace, Self Compassion, Weekly Muse 19 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 Lately I have been reminded about how beautiful and short life is. When I hear about another mass shooting, the…

Oct 31

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Cultivating Hope in the Darkness by Kelley Grimes at Cultivating Peace and Joy

Cultivating Hope in a Time of Darkness

By Kelley Grimes Gratitude, Growth, Love, Mindfulness, Peace, Self Compassion, Weekly Muse 18 Comments

“You can make positive deposits in your own economy every day by reading and listening to powerful, positive, life-changing content and by associating with encouraging and hope-building people." ~Zig Ziglar It has been an incredibly challenging week in the United States with more hatred, violence, pipe bombs, and senseless…

Sep 26

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The Nurturing Art of Traveling

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

"A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step." Lao Tzu I love to travel! I find visiting new places, exploring new areas, and learning about myself and the world to be deeply self-nurturing. But I know that travel can also be stressful since we must…

Sep 12

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Leave Your Inner Critic at the Door

By Kelley Grimes Creativity, Gratitude, Growth, Health, Joy, Mindfulness, Peace, Self Compassion, Weekly Muse 20 Comments

“Creativity takes courage.” ~Henri Matisse When is the last time you were creative? Creativity is a powerful self-nurturing tool. It connects us to the present moment, opens us to new and wonderful parts of ourselves, improves our health, and can be so much fun! Unfortunately, most people do…

Aug 29

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Choosing Self-Compassion

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

“A moment of self-compassion can change your entire day. A string of such moments can change the course of your life.” ~Christopher Germer Life provides many challenging experiences that may trigger feelings of not being worthy or feeling good enough. These experiences may come when we are in a…

Aug 22

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Creating Peace Through Mindfulness

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

“We have more possibilities available in each moment than we realize.” ~Thich Nhat Hanh I spent last Saturday at a Day of Mindfulness at a beautiful retreat center close to my house. This Day of Renewal was designed as an opportunity to experience mindfulness in a variety of ways…

Aug 08

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The Transformative Power of Gratitude

By Kelley Grimes Decrease Stress, Gratitude, Growth, Health, Joy, Love, Mindfulness, Peace, Weekly Muse 12 Comments

“Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend.” ~Melody Beattie When is the last…

Jul 11

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Nurturing Healthy Boundaries

By Kelley Grimes Decrease Stress, Growth, Health, Inspirations, Joy, Love, Mindfulness, Peace, Self Compassion, Weekly Muse 12 Comments

“Lack of boundaries invites lack of respect.” ~Anonymous I love talking about healthy boundaries and have had an amazing opportunity to do so while teaching eleven and twelve-year-old girls about confidence, empowerment, and healthy relationships through the nonprofit Leap to Success. I have been leading a pilot program at…

Jun 27

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Mindfulness and the Power of Fun

By Kelley Grimes Creativity, Decrease Stress, Gratitude, Growth, Health, Joy, Mindfulness, Peace, Self Compassion, Weekly Muse 17 Comments

“The place to be happy is here. The time to be happy is now.” ~Robert G. Ingersoll Have you experienced the amazing power of laughter and fun to bring you effortlessly into the present moment? What is so fabulous about having fun, is that our attention is focused…

Jun 06

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Joy the Ultimate Motivator

By Kelley Grimes Decrease Stress, Gratitude, Growth, Joy, Love, Mindfulness, Peace, Weekly Muse 20 Comments

“People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well neither does bathing - that’s why we recommend it daily.” ~ Zig Ziglar What motivates you? For many of us, fear has been a powerful motivator for most of our lives. As kids, we may have feared not being liked,…

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Embracing the Nurturing Power of Now

Cultivating Hope in a Time of Darkness

The Nurturing Art of Traveling

Leave Your Inner Critic at the Door

Choosing Self-Compassion

Creating Peace Through Mindfulness

The Transformative Power of Gratitude

Nurturing Healthy Boundaries

Mindfulness and the Power of Fun

Joy the Ultimate Motivator

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