“Reflective thinking turns experience into insight.” ~ John C. Maxwell Reflection and deepening our self-awareness are important self-nurturing practices that support our growth. These practices allow us to intentionally look for lessons from our experiences, new ways of understanding ourselves, and eventually claim the wisdom unfolding in our lives. …
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“I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” ~ Maya Angelou Recently I held a celebration of life for my mother, Carol Grimes, who died December 2021. Since she died during the height of…
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“Love and kindness are never wasted. They always make a difference. They bless the one who receives them, and they bless you, the giver.” ~Barbara De Angelis I believe in the healing power of kindness. I have witnessed acts of kindness that were healing salve for both physical and emotional…
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“Taking care of yourself doesn’t mean me first; it means me too.” ~L.R. Knost Imagine having a self-nurtured holiday. Have you ever heard or read those words together? More often than not we think about the holidays as an opportunity to nurture others. We may focus on gift giving, holiday…
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“Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ~ Albert Einstein I love fall and the autumnal equinox! This day of perfect balance of day and night calls me back to my aspiration of balance in my life and inspires me to reflect on…
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“We all have the seeds of love in us. We can develop this wonderful source of energy, nurturing the unconditional love that does not expect anything in return.” ~ Thich Nhat Hanh My daughter Zoey recently graduated from the University of California Santa Cruz. To honor and celebrate all her hard…
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