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Compassion

A New Perspective on Life

June 3, 2025 Leave a Comment

Eventually, everyone gets forgotten.
In just a few generations, no one will remember your name, your struggles, your achievements, or your failures. Whatever feels so important now will disappear completely.
So, why spend your precious time taking everything so seriously? Why worry about what others think? Why stress over small problems? Why care about mistakes that no one will remember?
Think about it. You’re living a temporary life on a tiny planet in an endless universe. […]

Filed Under: Acceptance, Embodied Experience, Gratitude & Appreciation, Impermanence, Joy, Mindfulness, Personal Growth, Presence, Self-Care

Simple Was Satisfying

May 29, 2025 Leave a Comment

The cultivation of mindfulness is key to waking up and fully experiencing simple pleasures. Simple pleasures are small things that don’t cost much, if anything at all.
Some examples (among my personal favorites) are:
* going to bed with freshly clean sheets,
* taking a bubble bath,
* listening to your favorite music,
* looking up at the moon and stars,
* feeling the shade of a tree canopy on a hot day,
* sipping a cup of tea in front of a crackling fire on a cold day, […]

Filed Under: Acceptance, Challenges, Gratitude & Appreciation, Mindfulness, Personal Growth, Personal Transformation, Self-Care, Self-Compassion, The Power of Thoughts

A Nurturing Mothering Presence in your Life

May 9, 2025 4 Comments

This week, I invite you to take a moment to contemplate what your mother is /was like.  What is/was your relationships with your mother like? What important lessons have you learned from her?
No relationship is perfect, of course. I’m sure there were some challenges, and some very beautiful moments you two spent together.
Some of us have a “mother wound.” I had a very tumultuous relationship with my mother growing up. We both had some great times together but also many moments that left profound emotional scars in me. […]

Filed Under: Acceptance, Compassion, Joy, Love, Mindfulness, Personal Growth, Presence, Relationships

4-7-8 Breathing Technique

March 4, 2025 Leave a Comment

The 4-7-8 breathing bechnique uses both nostrils. It is used to calm down anxiety and cravings, to speed metabolism, and to fall asleep.
You can also use it when your mind is racing. If you use it regularly for 3 or 4 weeks, you will notice phenomenal changes in your physiology.
Keeping your tongue on the upper ridge of your front teeth, inhale for 4 counts through your nose, hold the breath for 7 counts, […]

Filed Under: Anxiety, Busy Mind, Challenges, Embodied Experience, Energy, Fear, Health, Meditation, Mindfulness, Self-Care

How do you Fix Conflict?

February 28, 2025 Leave a Comment

Ever wonder why some couples fall apart after a few years while others seem to grow even stronger?
It’s not because they never fight. It’s because they know how to repair.
Unresolved conflict isn’t just a disagreement—it leaves behind emotional wounds.
Over time, those wounds stack up. Small issues turn into major resentments. Emotional safety erodes.
And eventually, partners start feeling like roommates instead of lovers.
Here’s what people get wrong:
💥 They assume time will heal the issue. […]

Filed Under: Acceptance, Anxiety, Boundaries, Challenges, Communication, Disagreements, Energy, Listening, Personal Growth, Personal Transformation, Relationships, Self-Care, Self-Compassion

Release your Tension – Let it Go

February 21, 2025 Leave a Comment

The things that are out of your hands do not deserve a permanent home in the sacred sanctuary of your mind.
Release them with the grace of a woman/ man who knows her/ his worth, who trusts the sacred rhythm of life, and who understands that freedom begins within.
You were never meant to carry the weight of what cannot be changed, to anchor your heart to outcomes beyond your power.
Surrender.
You are meant to rise, […]

Filed Under: Anxiety, Boundaries, Challenges, Energy, Health, Mindfulness, Personal Transformation, Self Love, Self-Compassion, Self-reflection, Stress, Thoughts

When you are Feeling Sad or Overwhelmed

February 21, 2025 Leave a Comment

Have you ever felt like you’re drowning in a sea of emotions, and no matter how hard you try to stay afloat, the waves just keep crashing over you? It’s a tough place to be, and I get it – we’ve all been there.
But here’s the thing: just like we wouldn’t hesitate to see a doctor if we had a nasty case of the flu, we shouldn’t hesitate to seek help when our mental health is suffering. […]

Filed Under: Acceptance, Anger, Anxiety, Boundaries, Busy Mind, Challenges, inner compass, wisdom, Meditation, Mindfulness, Personal Growth, Personal Transformation, Self Love, Self-Compassion, Self-reflection, Thoughts

Being Different was your Strength All Along

February 21, 2025 Leave a Comment

Just imagine the 6-year-old, full of wonder and possibility. At that age, we’re all unique little snowflakes, right? Our quirks and differences are what make us special. But as we get older, society starts trying to put us all in these neat little boxes.
Conform, conform, conform – that’s the message we get from all angles. But you know what? That’s a load of malarkey! Our individuality, our ability to think outside the box, […]

Filed Under: Acceptance, inner compass, wisdom, Personal Growth, Self Love, Self-Compassion, Self-reflection, Shame, The Power of Thoughts

Progress isn’t Always Loud

February 21, 2025 Leave a Comment

Do you ever feel like you’re working your butt off but not getting anywhere? Like you’re putting in all this effort, but the progress just isn’t as loud and obvious as you’d hope?
I get it, I really do. We live in a world that celebrates the big, flashy wins. The overnight successes and viral moments. But here’s the thing – real, lasting progress? That’s rarely a screamingly loud affair.
More often than not, […]

Filed Under: Acceptance, Anxiety, Challenges, Fear, Impermanence, Personal Growth, Self-Compassion, Self-reflection, Setting an Intention, Trust

The Greatest Power

February 8, 2025 Leave a Comment

There’s no greater power than knowing who you are.
At its core, this statement is all about self-knowledge and self-acceptance.
It’s recognizing that true power doesn’t come from external sources like wealth, status, or accomplishments.
Nope, the real juice flows from having a solid understanding of your authentic self – your values, strengths, quirks, and all.
When you really know yourself inside and out, you move through the world with a quiet confidence. You’re not easily shaken by criticism or setbacks because you’re grounded in who you are. […]

Filed Under: Acceptance, Mindfulness, Personal Growth, Personal Transformation, Presence, Self Love, Self-Care, Self-reflection

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