Tag: intention
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đż The Gift of Boundaries: A Path to Peace, Confidence & Connection
Yesterday, I spent the day volunteeringâgiving time, energy, and care to a cause close to my heart. What I didnât 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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đ My Intuition is My Superpower
It can be yours too. This week felt like a series of quiet victories â the kind that donât always make a splash on the outside, but shift everything within. From honoring my need for rest, to standing firm in my values, to making space for meaningful connections â I leaned in. Listened. Chose not…
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đż When Someone Shows You Who They Are, Believe Them the First Time
Reflections on clarity, self-trust, and honoring what you see Thereâs a moment in life when you hear something that resonates so deeply, it becomes a compass. For me, this quote by the brilliant Maya Angelou has long been one of those guideposts: âWhen someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time.â At…
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đ± A Garden Teaches You to Believe in Tomorrow
Reflections from an Intentional Life This past week, Iâve been deeply tuned in â to myself, to my energy, to the quiet nudges that remind me Iâm growing, even when no one else can see the roots taking hold beneath the surface. đż Much like a garden, personal growth doesnât always offer immediate blooms. But…
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đ “To All My Daughters” â Reflections on Unconditional Love Inspired by Maya Angelou
In her remarkable book Letter to My Daughter, Maya Angelou reminds us that love transcends biology, borders, and expectations. Although she had only one son, she wrote to the collective “daughters” of the worldâthose in search of guidance, strength, and affirmation. That sentiment resonates deeply with me. As a values-based, intentional life coach and yoga…
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The Gift of Being Seen: Community, Kindness & Connection
There are moments in life when something shiftsâquietly, 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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đ± The Near Enemy of Connection: Control
Have you ever found yourself trying to create closeness with someoneâonly to realize later that what you were doing was more about managing or fixing them, not truly connecting? This is the heart of what BrenĂ© Brown refers to as a ânear enemy.â These are emotions or actions that appear similar to virtues we value,…
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đż Intentional Pauses in Growth: Making Space for Reflection đż
Recently, I found myself deep in conversation with a few different peopleâeach of us navigating our own pace in this whirlwind we call lifeâwhen a simple but powerful question came up: “When was the last time you were bored?” At first, we laughed. But then, silence. In todayâs world, being âboredâ feels like a luxury,…
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The Power of Community: Finding Belonging and Support
This week, I was reminded of the deep importance of communityâperhaps 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 youâve built?…
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