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Summer is Here!

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I’m fresh from vacation and still feeling that beachy vibe; relaxed, go-with-the-flow, do what feels good and not quite sure what day or time it is. What is clear…is it’s Summer! Monday marked the first day of Summer—with the beautifully transformative energy of the Summer Solstice. Can you believe we are officially halfway through 2021?!? […]

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Connecting to the Energy: Spring Equinox

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What is your favorite time of the year?  Is it Spring?  Some people love to watch Nature awakening during Spring while some people tend to get frazzled with the rainy, cool days/evenings and are eager for Summer temps.  I love it. Spring unfolds in it’s own time.  To me, there is magic in the animals […]

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New Moon in Aquarius

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New Moon in Aquarius Thursday, February 11 at 1:06pm CDT This is such a big New Moon.  I know I say that every month.  But this month really is a whopper. New Moon in Aquarius themes: personal and collective freedom, seeking truth, moving away from fear, fostering a sense of community and supporting others, creating […]

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Nurturing Healthy Self-Esteem

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There are a couple essential building blocks for nurturing healthy self-esteem.  These are some pretty heavy concepts.   Entire niches of psychological theory and orientation have been developed based on these concepts.  I am going to keep this blog user-friendly and break it a few simple strategies for nurturing healthier self-esteem. And it starts here: Experiencing […]

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Cultivating Self-Care: Strategies, Planning and Affirmations

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From Grilled Cheese to Chai Tea How do you feed yourself when you are feeling sad, lonely or angry?  What are your comfort foods?  Are there foods that make you feel safe and loved?  Probably. Think back to when you were a kid…what would your mom, dad, grandmother or even big sister make you when […]

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