Relationship With Self

International Day of Peace

What is the International Day of Peace & How Can I Celebrate it?

What is the International Day of Peace? The International Day of Peace, observed annually on September 21, is a day dedicated to promoting peace among nations and people worldwide. Established by the United Nations in 1981, it originally focused on commemorating and strengthening the ideals of peace both within and among nations and peoples. In […]

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How to build a successful accountability group.

What is Needed to Create Success in an Accountability Group?

What is an Accountability Group? I always like to start out with clarifying definitions so we can all start on the same page and so I thought I should offer my definition so you understand where I am coming from and hopefully our definitions align for a good starting point. An accountability group is a

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WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BUILD COMMUNITY?

What Does it Mean to Build Community?

Why do great leaders work to build community? Maybe I kick things off with “beloved communities” which are ideas praised by some of my heroes – Martin Luther King, Jr and Thich Nhat Hanh. Here is a TED Talk by Doug Shipman – The secret to creating the beloved community. https://youtu.be/cP5PAul3H4E?si=dTOWKrUbE8fzcWji If you know me

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flower painting by Dale Berkebile

Quality of Life through Arts & Crafts

Let’s talk about the benefits of Arts & Crafts Tapping into artistic passions can be incredibly beneficial for overall well-being and quality of life. Here’s an overview of how engaging in art, whether it’s painting, ceramics, crafts, or any other form of creative expression, can positively impact your life: Stress Reduction: Engaging in artistic activities

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BENEFITS OF AUTHENTICITY AND AUTHENTIC LIVING

What Are the Benefits of Authenticity and Authentic Living

What does authentic living mean? We don’t always show up to the world as our true selves, and our mental and emotional health suffers as a result. If everything about your life is good on paper, but you can’t get past the feelings of emptiness, unhappiness, or isolation, it is time to embrace authentic living.

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36 Forgive Yourself Quotes and 7 Tips on How To Use Them

36 Forgive Yourself Quotes and 7 Tips On How To Use Them

What are “Forgive Yourself Quotes”? Making mistakes is human. However, you may struggle to process guilt from your errors or forgive yourself for past mistakes. However, self-forgiveness is an incredible healing tool that leads to a happier and more fulfilling life. What is Forgiveness – Oprah’s Aha! Moment Let’s quickly start with the basics and

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Prepare you mind for action. How Successful people think.

How Successful People Think: 5 Tips to Prepare Your Mind For Action

Have you ever pondered how successful people think? What motivates them? And how can you apply their thinking or actions to your own life for greater success? Well, prepare your mind for action. First of all, let’s briefly define success: The media-driven narrative is of a beautiful woman or handsome man driving a luxurious car

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Woman doing a walking meditation by the beach or a lake.

What is Walking Meditation and Does Walking Meditation Work?

Have you ever heard of or tried Walking Meditation? If you are new to meditation, you may not have ever heard of walking meditation. For me, I meditated for about 6 or 7 years before I ever heard or tried a walking meditation. When you think about meditation, you may automatically picture yourself sitting down,

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Want to learn how to create an at home retreat and set up a retreat home space to practice in?

Want To Create An At Home Retreat But Not Sure You Have The Retreat Home Space?

I’ve recently been thinking a lot about what it might take to create an at home retreat. Have you ever thought about this and sought out how to build a “retreat home space” to pull an at home retreat off? On April 12th, 2023, two weeks ago, I went to my first in person meditation

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Have you tried Sleep Meditation? Try this guided meditation for sleep to get started sawing logs. Healthy Living.

Sleep Meditation: Try Using this Guided Meditation for Sleep

Say Goodnight to Your Sleep Problems: Let’s Discuss The Power of Sleep Meditation Sleep problems are more common than you may realize. It’s estimated that around 30% of adults suffer from sleep disorders, such as sleep apnea, insomnia, and sleep deprivation. Furthermore, sleep disturbances affect an additional 40% of the population at some point in

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