Category: Reflections
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A Gentle Escape: Finding Beauty and Calm in Uncertain Times
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There is so much happening in the world right now. So much uncertainty, loss, noise, and division that it doesn’t go unnoticed. I feel it. You probably do too. Lately in particular it feels strange to sit down and write about everyday moments, travel or small joys without acknowledging the…
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10 Lessons That Autumn Can Teach Us: Part 2
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We are back for 10 lessons That Autumn Can Teach Us: Part 2 6. Savoring the Present A walk among the leaves, a warm drink, or lightning a spiced pumpkin candle at dusk helps us savor simple joys. It’s in the gentle and ordinary joys that keeps us grounded and…
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10 Lessons That Autumn Can Teach Us: Part 1
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Every season holds wisdom, but autumn has a way of speaking directly to the warmth of our heart. With its brilliant red and golden leaves, the crisp mornings and shorter days, autumn reminds us that change can be beautiful. That letting go is part of life’s natural rhythm. Beyond the…
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5 Ways to Find Peace in a Divided World
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This is the fourth reflection of this series, the last one being, 5 Ways to Find Peace in a Divided World, which focuses on being more aligned with our truth , expressing it with respect and allowing others the same space. However, what happens when the world around us feels…
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5 Ways to Be True to Yourself: Finding Strength in Authenticity
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This reflection continues the series that began with 5 Ways to Be Kinder to Yourself Everyday and “Listening with the Heart, the Art of True Connection.” Both reminded us of the essence of who we are: kindness, compassion and authenticity which connect us to each other. This third series is…
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5 Practices for Listening with the Heart
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This reflection follows my earlier previous week’s essay “Seeing beyond the image” which explored how true beauty lies in our essence rather than in our appearances. As I continue this journey of looking beyond the surface, I find myself drawn to another expression of essence, the way we listen. In…
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5 Ways to Be Kinder to Yourself Everyday
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We live in a world filled with images of perfect smiles, filtered sunsets, and lives that seem effortlessly polished. Every scroll and every screen reminds us of who we should be: younger, thinner, more successful, or more put together. The comparisons are endless young vs old, beautiful vs plain, winner…
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The Journey of a Divorce with Grace
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Leaving a marriage without bitterness takes courage. On the other side lies healing, freedom, a new beginning and a chance to live your life unapologetically. This is the journey of a divorce with grace Society gives us rituals and markers to recognize life’s milestones. We celebrate birthdays, weddings, anniversaries and even…
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The New You Part 1: 10 Steps to Reinvent Yourself and Thrive in Retirement
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Retirement is a big life change, one that brings freedom, but also uncertainty. After many years of structure, it can feel strange to step into a life where your time is truly your own. It’s normal to feel a mix of excitement and unease. The key to thriving in this…
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Holding On While Letting Go: A Daughter’s Story of Alzheimer’s and Love
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Today I want to write about something that quietly rearranged my life and continues to reshape the lives of so many others. It’s the experience of becoming a caregiver to a parent, spouse or a loved one. Of watching the roles we once knew so clearly shift in the most…