Tag: connection
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Belonging: Where Alignment Begins 🤍
The word belonging has been resting gently on my heart lately. Not the surface-level kind; not fitting in, performing, or reshaping ourselves to be accepted but the deeper kind. The kind where you can exhale. Where your shoulders soften. Where your body knows it’s safe. That kind of belonging carries a quiet magic; subtle, steady,…
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Are You Doing Life… or Experiencing It? 🍂✨
This week, a simple conversation sparked a powerful reflection; one I haven’t been able to shake. Pause and think about the difference between doing things and experiencing things. The difference is everything when it comes to living intentionally. Many of us, myself included, at times, move through life checking boxes: We do things. We stay…
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🍂 When Alignment Finds You
This week, I’ve been reminded of the quiet power that comes when we’re truly present. When we slow down enough to feel the sun’s warmth ☀️, breathe in the crisp autumn air 🍁, and notice how even the smallest details around us seem to whisper, “you’re right where you need to be.” Presence is more…
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🌿 The Gift of Boundaries: A Path to Peace, Confidence & Connection
Yesterday, I spent the day volunteering—giving time, energy, and care to a cause close to my heart. What I didn’t expect was the beautiful bonus that came with it: connection. Reconnecting with old friends, chatting with familiar acquaintances, and meeting new faces who radiated kindness and shared values. As the conversations flowed, I noticed a…
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The Gift of Being Seen: Community, Kindness & Connection
There are moments in life when something shifts—quietly, deeply, and in a way that changes you forever. For me, one of those moments happened at the end of my yoga teacher training. During a closing reflection exercise, we were invited to share what we appreciated about each person in our group. One by one, heartfelt…
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🌱 The Near Enemy of Connection: Control
Have you ever found yourself trying to create closeness with someone—only to realize later that what you were doing was more about managing or fixing them, not truly connecting? This is the heart of what Brené Brown refers to as a “near enemy.” These are emotions or actions that appear similar to virtues we value,…
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The Power of Community: Finding Belonging and Support
This week, I was reminded of the deep importance of community—perhaps even multiple communities. Community can take many forms, from a close-knit group of friends to professional networks, fitness groups, spiritual circles, or online spaces where like-minded individuals gather. How does community show up in your life? How do you value the connections you’ve built?…
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Listening to Your Heart: Setting Intentions with Purpose
The heart is the place where true intentions are born. It holds your deepest desires, your authentic self, and the wisdom to guide you toward a life of alignment and fulfillment. But how often do you truly connect with your heart? Are you able to hear its whispers, recognize its desires, and honor its guidance?…
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