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“Harvesting Magic out of Chaos”

I recently read an essay from MysticMama.com that was exactly what I needed to hear and to have articulated. Like every one of you I’ve been wondering if things are past the point of return, and what to do while … Continue reading

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Engaging with “Me Too”

Engaging “The beauty of “Me Too” is the sense of not aloneness, of solidarity, truth and community” Well hello again Beautiful Readers, This isn’t the way I thought I would return to the page. However, if you like me are … Continue reading

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push Play: relaxing by day sleeping @ nite

“By being well-rested, we are better able to respond to the demands of our lives with intelligence and kindness, resilience and grace.” Hello again lovely Ones,  I started organizing a library of sensory resources that take effect in twenty minutes … Continue reading

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The Art and Science of Engaging with Happiness: A free online course for people who want to be Happy

“Happiness is a how; not a what. A talent, not an object.”  -Herman Hesse Hello Beautiful Readers, Harvard educated psychologist and happiness expert, Dan Gilbert’s 2006 TED Talk, The surprising science of happiness, has been seen and or heard by … Continue reading

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Baby Steps and Bird Song

“It is very hard to be brave,” said Piglet, sniffing slightly, “when you’re only a Very Small Animal.” Aloha Lovely Readers, Recently I have felt a lot like Piglet. Things have been hard. Harder than hard. A setback. Yes another … Continue reading

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Fall in love with yourself. Fall in love with life.

Aloha Lovely Readers, As a long time meditator, Yoga teacher and student, I wanted to share this with you. It only takes 15 minutes of your day and the effects are cumulative. My beloved and I participated in an earlier … Continue reading

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There is still time to make a wish…and for your dreams to come true!

I had hoped to post this yesterday, but time and health did not permit. However I did make a significant breakthrough health wise- one that I’ve been waiting and wishing for for some time. I love that it happened on … Continue reading

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An Unexpected Sensory Gift

While researching the neuroscience of color on health for Engaging The Senses, ( an uncommonly sensible guide to creating a beautiful life) , I came across this video “Synesthesia by Andrew McMahon” and thought it would be appropriate to include … Continue reading

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Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all others.

Hello again! When I came across the quote above attributed to Ciceroin the surprisingly well written,recently released book, Proof of Heaven, by the neurosurgeon, Eben Alexander, I knew it, not 21 days and counting, would be the title of my … Continue reading

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Bunny Kisses and the Power of Touch

“Touch is a much more sophisticated system than we ever realized.It effects our health on many levels. And it doesn’t have to come from another person.” Dr. Matthew J. Hertenstein, DePauw University.

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Discernment is Key to Creating a Happier, Healthier, Life.

How and where we focus our attention can actually promote growth in core areas of the brain connected to well-being. This is why learning the art and skill of discernment is so important. What is discernment? The dictionary definition is … Continue reading

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