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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

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

Surrender

February 3, 2025 Leave a Comment

Surrender. 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 who knows her 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.

You are meant to rise, […]

Filed Under: Health, Personal Growth, Personal Transformation, Self Love, Self-Care, Self-Compassion, Stress, Trust

How to Stop Being a People Pleaser – Steps

January 25, 2025 Leave a Comment

I know we all want to be liked and accepted, but constantly putting others’ needs before your own is a surefire way to burn out.
Trust me, I’ve been there – the endless cycle of saying yes when you really want to say no, sacrificing your own happiness for the sake of keeping the peace. It’s exhausting, isn’t it? And it carries a hidden cost.
But here’s the thing – you don’t have to live that way anymore. […]

Filed Under: Acceptance, Anger, Anxiety, Boundaries, Busy Mind, Challenges, Fear, inner compass, wisdom, Personal Growth, Personal Transformation, Self Love, Self-Care, Self-Compassion, The Power of Thoughts

Wish them Well & Let them Go

January 5, 2025 2 Comments

“Some people will not hear you regardless of how much, how loudly, how truthfully, how lovingly, or how profoundly you speak. Wish them well and let them go.”
Isn’t that just so true? It’s one of those harsh realities that we all have to face at some point in our lives.
No matter how hard we try, no matter how much effort we put into communicating our thoughts and feelings, there will always be people who just don’t get it. […]

Filed Under: Acceptance, Boundaries, Busy Mind, Challenges, inner compass, wisdom, Personal Growth, Resistance, Self-Care, The Power of Thoughts

Do not Shoot the Second Arrow

December 15, 2024 Leave a Comment

Have you ever heard the Buddhist story of The Second Arrow? It’s a powerful metaphor. It teaches  us a lot about how we deal with pain and suffering in our lives.
The story goes like this: Imagine you’re out walking in the forest, and suddenly, you get struck by an arrow. Ouch! That first arrow represents the inevitable pain and difficulties we all face in life – physical pain, emotional heartbreak, loss, struggle and so on. […]

Filed Under: Acceptance, Busy Mind, Challenges, inner compass, wisdom, Personal Transformation, Self-Care, Self-Compassion, The Power of Thoughts

How to Respond to the Heartbreaking News

October 12, 2023 4 Comments

So much happens around us every day that tugs at our heartstrings and evokes strong emotions.
We see heartbreaking stories of suffering, injustice and tragedy in the news, on social media and in our communities. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the sheer volume of pain out there.
Yet we must find a way to keep our emotional balance. Being overwhelmed with outrage and sorrow helps no one, least of all those who are suffering. […]

Filed Under: Acceptance, Challenges, Embodied Experience, Energy, inner compass, wisdom, Mindfulness, Personal Growth, Self-Care, Self-Compassion, Self-reflection, The Power of Thoughts

Loving Yourself

October 8, 2023 2 Comments

…And if I asked you to name all of the things that you love, how long would it take to name yourself?

The most important relationship you will ever have is with yourself. Loving yourself truly and deeply is the key to a happy and fulfilling life. If you lack self-love, you will see it affecting every aspect of your being, every relationship, even your professional life.
First and foremost, self-love leads to self-acceptance. […]

Filed Under: inner compass, wisdom, Self Love, Self-Care, Self-Compassion, Self-reflection

Be Aware of what you Say to Her

September 10, 2023 Leave a Comment

Be aware of what you say to her…
She listens.
She watches. She takes it all in.
She thinks you are beautiful.
Stop telling her you are on a diet.
She listens when you say you are fat, ugly or when things are wrong..
She listens as you cry, swear, step on the scale every single day and maybe several times a day and speak badly about yourself.
Because in her eyes, she will one day remember.. […]

Filed Under: Acceptance, Challenges, Mindfulness, Personal Growth, Relationships, Self-Care, Self-Compassion

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