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Be aware of your breathing as you walk.
As you walk and take in the changes of the season, tune into the feeling of your chest rising and falling as you breathe. Walk slowly and...

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Feb 15, 20231 min read
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Take a meditation walk to greet the day!
Walk and meditate outdoors for at least fifteen minutes daily. Here in the mid-Atlantic the air is crisp, the sky blue feathered by the...

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Feb 8, 20231 min read
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If not for hope, the heart would break.
Living without hope reaps shreds of despair into a person's life. Living with hope means anything is possible in a person's life....

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Jan 19, 20221 min read
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Have you ever thought about the landscapes of your life?
I travel a lot, and as I move through the seasons of summer into fall, I find myself reflecting upon how like the seasons change, so too...

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Nov 15, 20211 min read
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Make an impact this month!
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Research the recent discoveries leveraging the power of technology and shared data and the work...

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Sep 30, 20211 min read
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Wrestling with Making the Right Decision
How do you know if a decision you are making will be the right decision? Have you researched the pros and cons of each possible choice?...

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Jul 8, 20211 min read
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When wisdom and beauty converge, magic happens!
Our entire life experiences make us wise beyond our years if we move through this life thoughtfully. Bringing experience to bear on...

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Jan 17, 20211 min read
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Thinking about making a resolution?
What is a resolution really? I think of it as a fork in the road. Should I go left? Should I go right? Should I take the high road or the...

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Dec 28, 20201 min read
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Winter Solstice Greetings
Brightener of Darkness, hail! Keeper of Clearness, Opener of the Depths. Gifts of plenty are arising, Winter wonders, white snows' fall....

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Dec 21, 20201 min read
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Let's talk about bravery.
I believe each day we have multiple opportunities to practice bravery. This begins with how we prepare for the day, and not forgetting to...

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Dec 14, 20201 min read
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Enjoy the opportunity to just be you!
November 1 marks the beginning of the winter quarter of Samhain on the Celtic calendar. Traditionally, this is a time to celebrate our...

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Nov 1, 20201 min read
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Once you choose hope, anything is possible!
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. During this month, the focus is on detection, treatment, and healthy lifestyle changes. These...

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Oct 1, 20201 min read
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What If
What if life had no warts And fewer quirks and quarks To manage and finesse, No pimples on the days, No pustules on the nights, No dreams...

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Sep 27, 20201 min read
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When wonder and hope wane, it is time to replenish.
Footing once secure Now misses a step here and there, A heartbeat now and then. Spirit moves in swiftly, Silently, To quell the loss of...

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Sep 19, 20201 min read
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Have you ever watched a leaf float gently to the ground?
And then settle comfortably along the path...Or maybe scuttle further down the road... The leaf makes decision making appear easy. Quite...

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Aug 2, 20201 min read
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Breathe Deeply, Breathe Slowly
The simple act of breathing can tell us a lot about how we are coping. If our breath is too shallow, we need to take some time to assess...

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Jul 11, 20201 min read
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Change Is All Around Us
The Summer Solstice is upon us! It is followed about eight hours later by the New Moon which is also part of an annular eclipse. The New...

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Jun 20, 20201 min read
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Welcome Beltane!
According to the Celtic calendar, today begins the summer season of Beltane. Typically, it is a season which brings increased confidence...

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May 1, 20201 min read
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Let's Fill Valentines With Happiness!
Begin your Valentine's Day with a smile on your face and share that smile with everyone you come across throughout the day! A smile is a...

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Feb 13, 20201 min read
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A Few of My Favorite Things
I love to travel and explore new places. Most recently I traveled to Muscat, Oman, a mystical, magical place. Just prior to that trip, I...

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Oct 28, 20191 min read
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