Category: Self Care
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Are You at Risk from Stress?
“Pay attention to the whispers so we won’t have to listen to the screams.” Cherokee Proverb Many times I have heard comments like “It’s just stress” which seems to indicate the notion that stress is something that happens out there–in the ethers– and no inner impact or effect. This is a dangerous position as it…
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Heart Chakra and Questioning Gratitude
Heart Chakra and GratitudeOver the past few years there has been a surge of awareness regarding the role of gratitude in helping to bring the energies of peace, happiness and abundance into our lives. The frequency produced by the feeling of gratitude has a healthy effect on our brains and helps us to begin to…
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What does it take to “go with or be in the flow”?
What does it mean to go with the flowDuring stressful times we are often advised to “go with the flow”. This is good advice if we in fact understand the concept and integrate it into our Being. However it seems that too often this phrase is used when we are trying valiantly to not react…
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Why Self- Care is So Necessary: An Inside Story
Letting Go of Self CareIt is easy to let life take hold and not find time for self-care practices. I know I struggle with this a lot! Then I remember the very real benefits of a deep self-care practice and the downside of NOT practicing. The reality is we don’t have time not to since…
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5 Ways to Begin to Be Your Own Best Friend
Being a friend to your SELF is no mere metaphor or purely sentimental idea. It is the basis of all relationships, because it is a fundamental recognition of soul.” Thomas Moore 1. Listen to how you speak to yourself Turn up the volume on your self-talk. Become aware of the voices in your head. Let go…
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Simple Ideas that Help Build a Strong Vibrant Aura
A Strong Aura Begins with AwarenessBring more awareness to your daily activities and interactions. Begin to notice how you feel in response to them. How you feel provides you with clues as to what is happening in your energy system. People, places, and practices that contribute to feelings of buoyancy, fullness, aliveness all help build…