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Breathwork and Books : Nourishing Your Mind and Soul
Hi Reader,
I hope your week is going well. It’s Labor Day weekend here in the States, the unofficial step into Autumn.
As we shift gears into a new season I thought I would share a breathing technique and 3 books I read this month (I love to read but I do also listen to books on audible so will note when that is the case). I hope you carve out a little space for yourself this weekend to relax.
The breath and the state of the mind are intricately linked. You can control your mind by…
Summertime Slow: The Power of Doing Less in Order to Revitalize Your Mind, Body, and Soul
One of my goals this year was to do less. I wanted to weave in more white space(basically unscheduled free time- blank spots in my day planner) so I could follow creativity and curiosity and discover myself more fully. It feels easier in the summer months with the...
Two Essential Tools For Easier Decision Making
I’m meeting a friend who's visiting from the East Coast at the Japanese Tea Gardens in San Francisco. I love wandering through taking in all of the beautiful plants and flowers.....and I get to hug Sarah, who I've not seen in over a year 😍 I hope you have something...
From Simple Moments to Abundant Living: The Magic of Gratitude
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I was in the backyard one morning earlier this week when I noticed several ripe cherry tomatoes. This delighted me to no end. When I lived in Connecticut I had a large garden and grew a plethora of vegetables, my favorite is tomatoes.
Since moving to California I can grow beautiful flowers, berries, and citrus but not tomatoes. I still plant them every year, hope springs eternal in this gal’s heart. This year, for reasons beyond my comprehension, I have tomatoes. YUM!
Later that…
Embracing Life’s Cycles: The Energy of The Fallow Cycles
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It’s late August the kids are heading back to school. I can’t get used to school starting before Labor Day (I know I’m dating myself😂). This time of year always has a feeling of new beginnings, in many ways more so than January first. I’ve been looking at what I want more of, less of, or none of and it drew me down this path of cycles.
Life, much like the seasons, unfolds in a rhythmic dance of growth, rest, and renewal. Just as the earth experiences its changing seasons, we too…
Superstitions: The Curious Influence of 13, Ladders, and Crossed Fingers
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Today is the perfect day to publish this piece, as it is the 13th. 🍀🤞I was having dinner with my friend Alicia a few weeks ago. Directly behind our table was a floor-to-ceiling glass wine refrigerator. There was a rolling library ladder used to access the upper shelves. Beyond the refrigerator was a short hallway that led to the restrooms. Partway through dinner, a waiter rolled the ladder to the front of the case to get a bottle of wine and left it there.
I watched as several…
From Scarcity to Abundance: Changing the Narrative of ‘Not Enough
It's been a busy week, and with that some time pressure. The feeling of "not enough" whether it be time, money, space, or connection often comes with a mental spiral that leads you deeper into the “not enough.” As we craft a story around our problem and continue to...
Embracing Your Creative Spirit – Why it’s Important
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The days are long, the flowers are blooming, and the beaches are crowded. Summertime is in full swing and seems to be flying by. I’m in Connecticut for my oldest daughter’s birthday and my granddaughter’s birthday.
I love catching up and soaking up some time with them. One of the things that always makes me smile is the creative projects I do with my granddaughter. Last year I taught her how to sew. This year we have a stuffed pumpkin project.
Creativity is expressed in so many…
Summertime Slow: The Power of Doing Less in Order to Revitalize Your Mind, Body, and Soul
Hi Reader,
One of my goals this year was to do less. I wanted to weave in more white space(basically unscheduled free time- blank spots in my day planner) so I could follow creativity and curiosity and discover myself more fully. It feels easier in the summer months with the longer days.
It’s been interesting and challenging. I am happier with more white space. I’m getting better at allowing for the white space and will keep working on it.
The hustle mentality that seems to drive our society…
From Scarcity to Abundance: Changing the Narrative of ‘Not Enough
Hi Reader, It’s been a busy week, and with that some time pressure. The feeling of “not enough” whether it be time, money, space, or connection often comes with a mental spiral that leads you deeper into the “not enough.” As we craft a story around our problem and continue to tell it, it wraps itself around how we experience what’s happening. The story matters. Words matter. The following are all descriptions of the same short video clip. Three very different perspectives. Jane saw a mean,…
Awakening the Inner Navigator: Discovering the Power of Inner Wisdom
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I had some unexpected free time this weekend. While I was hoping to enjoy some sunshine and write for a bit, the June Gloom chased me inside. Which led me into the garage and some painting. It’s been a couple of months since I played with paint, and it felt great. It was a great reminder to slow down and listen. It brought to mind a time when I did not listen to my inner wisdom.
It was ten pm on a Thursday. I got a call from my boss, Ruth telling me I had to go to Boston and cover…
Tapping into the Energetic Web: Exploring the Language of Intuition
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I’m doing some yardwork today, hoping to get the raised bed in my front yard planted. The fresh air and sunshine always help clear my head.
So many of you had questions about how intuition was received it sparked this week’s newsletter. Intuition comes in a variety of ways. I refer to them as the “clairs”. It’s meaning originates from the French word for clear, paired with the way the information is received.
Here are the most common types.
Clear seeing – Clairvoyance – seeing…