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Extra Steps for Starting Fresh

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So, truth be told. I am slightly obsessed with all things Spring.  It is such am amazing time of the year.  For me, it is a powerful reminder that everything can feel fresh again and that new beginnings always come around. But, here it is the beginning of May and I am still waiting for […]

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Soothing Frustration, Anger, and Resentment Through Compassion

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Did you know that you can difficult emotions, such as frustration, anger, and resentment with a practice of compassion? Yep. You can. And I recommend compassion as a coping strategy to alleviate the heaviness of difficult emotions and difficult thoughts. I am aware that this may seem like a big challenge. But guess what? We […]

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Tips for Dissolving Fear with Love

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Typically, in Chicagoland there is an unpredictable period between Winter ending and Spring beginning.  The temps warm up enough to melt snow and ice and for men to wear shorts and hoodies to stores and women ditch their winter parkas. We get overly confident that Winter is done.  Quickly the temperature plummets and it freezes […]

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Living an Uncage Life

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Sometimes stress (uh, holidays?!) can create a feeling being caged. Expectations.  Traditions.  Pressures.  It can all feel a little restrictive. How can you “release” yourself from the stressors?  How can you uncage yourself? Simple…Give yourself permission to soar and create the life you desire. Okay, so sometimes it doesn’t feel that simple.  Especially when we […]

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Meditation with Fresh Eyes

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I have been practicing this new thing. Well, not an actual new concept to myself or the world. But new because I am practicing it with fresh eyes. After I finish my meditation, I have been journaling.  (That part isn’t new.) Not about hopes and desires.  Not about dreams and wishes.  Not about intentions and […]

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