Tag: intentional
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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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🌿 Intentional Pauses in Growth: Making Space for Reflection 🌿
Recently, I found myself deep in conversation with a few different people—each of us navigating our own pace in this whirlwind we call life—when a simple but powerful question came up: “When was the last time you were bored?” At first, we laughed. But then, silence. In today’s world, being “bored” feels like a luxury,…
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Celebrating International Women’s Day: Honoring Our Strength, Gratitude, and the Path Forward
Today, we celebrate International Women’s Day, a time to recognize the incredible strength, resilience, and progress of women around the world. It is a day to honor those who came before us—bold, fearless, and determined to create change. It is also a day to appreciate those who continue to shape the future, including the next…
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The Grief of Growth: Letting Go to Rise Higher
Growth is exhilarating! It’s the moment you step into your power, break free from limitations, and expand into the version of yourself you were always meant to be. But let’s be real—growth isn’t always easy. With every exciting transformation, there’s also a necessary release. You can’t step into your next level while holding onto everything…
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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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The Power of Choice
Doing What’s Right vs. What’s Allowed Sometimes in life, just because you have the right to do something doesn’t necessarily mean it’s the right thing to do. We live in a world where we are granted personal freedoms and autonomy over our choices. Yet, with great freedom comes great responsibility. The question isn’t always “Can…
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“Dwell in possibility”
Emily Dickinson’s words, “Dwell in possibility,” speak to the heart of what it means to live intentionally and with purpose. To “dwell” means to reside, to linger, to make something our home. And possibility? That’s the openness to new ideas, opportunities, and ways of being. When we dwell in possibility, we choose to live with…
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Aspire to Inspire before you Expire
This powerful mantra reminds me to live with purpose and to positively impact those around me. I want to leave people, places and things better than when I happened upon them. Be it a smile on one’s face, a cleaner earth or a less stressful way of doing things; seemingly small acts can compound into…
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Just Breathe
Are we born knowing how to breathe? I assumed so, until one Friday in 2019, during what I thought was a wonderfully relaxing massage. My massage therapist suddenly slapped his hand on my chest, jolting me out of my “relaxation.” He was concerned that I had stopped breathing. He had often suggested that I try…
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