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It's hard to believe that my beloved Meera is turning 18! I'm so grateful to have her with me at home for one more year...gulp. She is an amazing, strong, wise, determined, deep-hearted, intelligent, stunningly radiant being. I am celebrating her on this day (September 3) and feeling deeply grateful to be her mom. I am also aware of the reality that her wonderful grandmother, Roz lives on in her...

Happy Birthday Meera love!

Can you relate? I can. Today is a day celebrating LOVE albeit Hallmark created...Let us be devotees of Love and Kindness.

From His Holiness the Dalai Lama XIV:

Whether one believes in religion or not, there is no one who does not appreciate love and compassion. Right from the moment of our birth, we are under the care and kindness of our parents; later in life, when facing the sufferings of disease and old age, we are again dependent on the kindness of others. If at the beginning and end of our lives we depend upon others' kindness, why then in the middle should we not act kindly towards others

Dear Ones,

I am being shown deeper and deeper love by witnessing my mother in a lot of pain. She just had back surgery and is on the (seemingly long road) to recovery. Even "minimally invasive" surgeries are REAL.

My heart is being tenderized...
My soul is being opened to more love...
I recognize that every day I am healthy is a blessed one...
Gratitude for this sacred moment with my sweet mother, Roz.

This writing from Mark Nepo spoke to me. Hope it touches you.

Where Is God?

It’s as if what is unbreakable -
the very pulse of life - waits for
everything else to be torn away,
and then in the bareness that
only silence and suffering and
great love can expose, it dares
to speak through us and to us.

It seems to say, if you want to last,
hold on to nothing. If you want
to know love, let in everything.
If you want to feel the presence
of everything, stop counting the
things that break along the way.
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- Mark Nepo

🌸 Exploring Self-Love 🌸

Being human is a profound journey, and amidst it all, self-love plays a crucial role. Here's a guide to embracing it:

- Be generous and kind with yourself – it's okay to navigate this deep journey.

-Slow down and listen to your needs. Your body holds innate wisdom. Close your eyes and tune in.

-Receive the whispers of your wise self. Follow your inner guidance with compassion and kindness.

-Trust yourself. The more you listen, the more trust builds. Take action: rest, meditate, move, nourish.

-Living in alignment – Respond consistently and compassionately to your needs. Feel amazing by being in integrity with yourself.
Thriving begins with self-love. 💖✨

Cheers to self-love! 🌺 Today, I'm taking a moment to celebrate what I'm doing well. Join me on this journey of self-appreciation with a simple practice:

📝 Journaling Joy: Keep a self-appreciation journal! Divide it into SELF, RELATIONSHIPS, and WORK. Spend 5-10 minutes daily noting down your wins, interactions, and personal growth.

🌿 Evolution in Reflection: Watch your relationship with self-appreciation evolve. It's a beautiful journey of acknowledging your strengths.

🌙 End-of-Day Acknowledgment: Before bedtime, take a moment to acknowledge yourself. Dive into a gratitude journal, focusing on your personal victories of the day.

💖 Why This Matters: By embracing self-appreciation, we pave the way for a positive relationship with ourselves and the world around us.

Ready to embark on this journey of self-discovery? Join us this month for the beginning of our Women’s Groups where we will reflection using and let's inspire each other to lift ourselves up!

Grateful eyes look at each thing as if they had never seen it before and caress it as if they would never see it again.

—Br. David Steindl-Rast

(Photo below is of our sweet kitty, Roscoe :)

✨ Embark on Your Journey to Gratitude and Presence! ✨

Ready to embrace daily gratitude and deepen your connection with your body and life? 🌸 Sign up for a complimentary discovery session with me!

🌺 Discover THE EMBODIED WOMAN: A transformative 6-month journey awaits you. Unleash the power of gratitude, be present in your body, and savor every moment of this mysterious life.

🌈 Why Join?

-🌿 Daily Gratitude Support: Cultivate a habit of gratitude, transforming your perspective on life.
-🧘‍♀️ Presence in Your Body: Learn practices that connect you with your body, fostering mindfulness and self-awareness.
-🚀 Transformational Journey: Evolve into your best self through a guided, six-month exploration.
-🌟 Starting Soon! Don't miss the chance to be part of this empowering community. We are here to welcome you.

Ready to Evolve? DM me for more information! 🌸 Embrace the beauty of gratitude and presence. Your secret to a more fulfilling life begins here.

The Bliss of Genuine Connection 🌟

In the realm of communication, there's nothing quite like the joy of meeting someone who truly listens. Honest connections, no games, just the beauty of being real. 🌈 The dance of internal and external harmony creates a symphony of genuine dialogue. When on the lookout for a partner or a new friend, here are some valuable tips on aspects I prefer to consider...

-Honesty, the Fuel of Connection: Honesty is the fuel that powers authentic connections. It sparks a fire of trust that opens the heart.

-No Games, Just Real Talk💖: No games, no masks. Just two people being real with each other. The simplicity is refreshing.

-The Dance of Internal and External Harmony 💃🕺: True communication is a dance of internal thoughts syncing seamlessly with external expressions. Harmony at its finest.

-Feel the Freedom of Open Connection 🌈: Break free from the constraints of pretense. Open communication creates a space where authenticity and freedom reign.

-The Road to Genuine Bonds 🛤️💖: Embark on the road to authentic connections, where communication isn't just words, but a shared journey of understanding.

In the realm of communication, cherish the moments of true connection. The beauty lies in the simplicity of being real with each other.