Hearts For Mountains

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How do you start your day? What gift of quiet, meditation, or prayer might you offer yourself first thing every day? Morning self care makes for a great foundation for the day.

No matter what you believe... the news can be overwhelming and leave us feeling lost or hopeless. Mary Oliver reminds us of the importance of taking time to find stillness while the "world goes on as it must".
Drink water, go for walks, read a book.... take good care of yourself.

Prefect imperfection is one of nature's greatest gifts to us. This spider web is beautiful, it's home and hunting, and it provides us with the reminder that nothing is perfect. Yet, the world tells us that is what we are to strive for. How might you be gentle on your perfect seeking self?

Trees are amazing spiritual teachers! They know when it is right for them to let go of parts of themselves so they can turn inward knowing that one day new growth will burst forth. What parts of yourself are you inspired to let go of this fall?

Did you know Hearts For Mountains does more than Interfaith Spiritual Direction? Reach out to us for your workshop, retreat, consulting, and custom curriculum needs!

Sometimes life does not allow for us to take full days of self care to recharge. What would it feel like to take even a few moments to care for yourself? What would it look like? Would you read, notice nature around you, knit, spend a few moments working on a song you're writing? What 10 minute practices do you have to help sustain you?

Self Care is something we talk about a lot in spiritual direction. We name that caring for ourselves is what makes sharing ourselves with others and the world possible. What are some of your favorite ways to care for yourself?

A quick snap taken while hiking to the summit of Mount Washington.
When you are in the midst of working your way to a "summit" in life... what sustenance gets you there?

Check out this article on "10 Benefits of Spiritual Direction". While this article is from a Christian perspective and Hearts for Mountains is an interfaith offering for people of any tradition, there are some great points about how this space might be beneficial.

10 Benefits of Spiritual Direction - The Sabbath Life A spiritual director is someone who attentively listens with you as you listen to God. A person might seek out spiritual direction for any number reasons.

Check out this Brene Brown short. In a world filled with so many in need of care this distinction between empathy and sympathy can be helpful!

Brené Brown on Empathy What is the best way to ease someone's pain and suffering? In this beautifully animated RSA Short, Dr Brené Brown reminds us that we can only create a genuin...