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The Art of Balance

What I dream of is an art of balance." ~Henri Matisse Balance is so elusive, so sought after, and yet so incredibly nurturing! That is why I am so curious about balance - not as a destination but as an art form. The spring equinox is a wonderful time to…
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Nurture Your Intentions

“Every journey begins with the first step of articulating the intention, and then becoming the intention.” ~Bryant McGill Did you begin the New Year with the intention to be more loving and nurturing to yourself? Did you start off feeling highly motivated but are now worried your resolve may wain?…
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Cultivate an Open Heart With Self-Compassion

“A moment of self-compassion can change your entire day. A string of such moments can change the course of your life.”  ~Christopher Germer Our Art of Self-Nurturing theme for the year is open hearted and February’s theme is self-compassion. I believe self-compassion is the antidote to living in overwhelm and…
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Year End Reflection
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Lessons Learned From My Mother
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The Healing Power of Kindness
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How to Have a Self-Nurtured Holiday
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Nurturing Balance
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Caring For the Caregiver
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Decluttering as Self-Nurturing
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Healing Ourselves Through Self-Nurturing
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How Nurturing Yourself Can Help Transform The World
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Transform Guilt Into Empowerment
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My Family’s Self-Nurturing Challenge
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Nurturing Yourself Through a Pandemic
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5 Empowering Ways to Cultivate Joy
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The Nurturing Power of Nature
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Allowing the Adventure to Unfold
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Obedience to Joy
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The Healing Power of Presence
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Create Your Own Mini Retreat
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Bringing Presence As Your Gift this Holiday Season
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The Healing Power of Nurturing Our Value and Worth
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Lessons Learned in London
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Seven Ways to Nurture Yourself In Times of Grief
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Miracle Hunting
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Nurturing Creativity and Growth Through Music
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Cultivate Space For a Thriving Life
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Learning to Listen to and Love Your Body
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Rejuvenate and Reconnect in Nature
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Cultivating Faith as a Powerful Tool for Growth 
Rest: An Essential Part of Living a Rich and Full Life by Kelley Grimes at Cultivating Peace and Joy
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Rest: An Essential Part of Living a Rich and Full Life
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Choose Laughter to Embrace Self-Nurturing
Staying Grounded in the Storm by Kelley Grimes at Cultivating Peace and Joy
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Staying Grounded in the Storm
The Self-Nurturing Practice of Reclaiming Your Beautiful Body by Kelley Grimes at Cultivating Peace and Joy
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The Self-Nurturing Practice of Reclaiming Your Beautiful Body
Yearning for More Peace and Ease? by Kelley Grimes at Cultivating Peace and Joy
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Yearning for More Peace and Ease?
4 Steps to Identifying Your Needs by Kelley Grimes at Cultivating Peace and Joy
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4 Steps to Identifying Your Needs
Transforming Perfectionism by Kelley Grimes at Cultivating Peace and Joy
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Transforming Perfectionism
Nurturing Your Adventurous Spirit by Kelley Grimes at Cultivating Peace and Joy
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Nurturing Your Adventurous Spirit
Love is Calling by Kelley Grimes at Cultivating Peace and Joy
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Love is Calling
Nurturing Healthy Habit in the New Year by Kelley Grimes of Cultivating Peace and Joy
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Nurturing Healthy Habits in the New Year
Strengthen Your Gratitude Muscles by Kelley Grimes at Cultivating Peace and Joy
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Strengthen Your Gratitude Muscle
Embracing the Nurturing Power of Now by Kelley Grimes at Cultivating Peace and Joy
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Embracing the Nurturing Power of Now
Cultivating Hope in the Darkness by Kelley Grimes at Cultivating Peace and Joy
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Cultivating Hope in a Time of Darkness
Self-Nurturing Practices to Boost Your Creativity by Kelley Grimes at Cultivating Peace and Joy
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Self-Nurturing Practices to Boost Your Creativity
The Nurturing Art of Traveling by Kelley Grimes at Cultivating Peace and Joy
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The Nurturing Art of Traveling
Leave Your Inner Critic at the Door by Kelley Grimes at Cultivating Peace and Joy
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Leave Your Inner Critic at the Door
Choosing Self-Compassion by Kelley Grimes at Cultivating Peace and Joy
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Choosing Self-Compassion
Creating Peace Through Mindfulness by Kelley Grimes at Cultivating Peace and Joy
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Creating Peace Through Mindfulness

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