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emotional self-care

Want True Freedom? Do it Differently

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This morning as I prepared to head out to my usual Saturday morning yoga class, I remembered hearing about a modern dance class in a nearby town that sounded interesting. I'm an avid movement fan but I haven't done any type of dance in decades.…
self-care

(Video) What is the Summer your Soul Desires?

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Today is the summer solstice, the first official day of summer and the longest day of the year.  I love summer and the invitation to be more spontaneous, playful, nature-centric and to fully embrace all of my senses!  Adventure, rest, time…
self-care

What is Your Intention for Summer 2023?

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Last Thursday morning after my nature-based workout, my friend Beverly asked me to join her and her mom to pick blueberries. Thinking of the mountains of emails that awaited me and before, “No, I have to get to my office,” could come out…
self-care

(Video) Gulp! How’s Your Digestion?

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Recently my digestion was thrown off for a couple of days from too much busy-ness, overwork, indulging and not enough rest and space to just be. This imbalance was a huge gift and reminder of how important it is to make choices that support…
mindfulness

Many Things Are True At Once

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Shakespeare said, “Nothing is either good or bad but thinking makes it so.” Around the globe, many of us are experiencing deep frustration, pain and despair right now. Others are expanding joyfully into radically new ways of being and seeing. …
Spiritual Self-care

How Are You Nourishing Your Soul?

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I grew up in an interfaith family where spirituality was front and center. My childhood home had a large meditation/prayer room to the right of the front door and I have a sister named Teresa (after the Roman Catholic nun/missionary) and a brother…
self-care

Do You Start Your Day Intentionally?

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Whew! The last week or so has been intense. I'm hearing from many friends and clients that they're feeling untethered, emotional and having trouble finding their center. One self-care practice that has enormous benefits and is a non-negotiable…
self-care

(Video) What Makes You Come Alive?

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When I go for a walk or have tea with a friend I have not seen in a while, I always ask the same question: What's making you come alive right now? I love the way they light up and how their eyes sparkle when they share their response to my question.…
self-care

(Video) How Do You Make Decisions?

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Taped to my laptop is the mantra: From stillness comes discernment. It came to me while I was leading a retreat at Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health years ago.  I revisit this reminder daily.  Where do you turn when you have to make a big…
mindfulness

(Video) Where Do I Need to Course Correct?

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Socrates said, "The secret of change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new.”  For years I worked in healthcare communications and designed huge outreach plans to encourage people to shift towards…
self-care

(Video) Are You Allowing in the Support You Need?

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I was visiting with a friend who recently lost her mother and is in a deep well of grief. We talked about what she most needed right now. Upon reflection, she realized that she's receiving a lot of offers for support (massages, meals, help with…
mindfulness

(Video) Are You Resisting … or Allowing Life?

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This past week I talked to several clients and friends across the US who shared they feel: "Unsettled. In limbo. Anxious. Stagnant. Disrupted and disoriented. Exhausted and overwhelmed. Unable to plan. Tired."  I like to remember we're all…
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