When the Heart is Ready, Love Appears

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A friend and I spent some time reflecting on the loving impact a mutual mentor had in our lives. This woman entered mine and my friend’s life at a time of hardship – which looking back was really a time of Awakening. We laughed and cried a little as we remembered the lessons we learned,…

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Remembering

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Mindfulness has become a familiar term in our culture. Recently I had a family member ask if I could sit with her and explain the meaning of mindfulness. This question inspired some personal reflection. I began exploring what exactly mindfulness means to me and why it is that a mindful based experience is one to…

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Whole-Hearted Boundaries

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I spend a lot of time thinking of, speaking of, and practicing “open-hearted living.” In an effort to cultivate a heart of kindness and compassion, I practice looking beyond behaviors to the Goodness that resides within each of us. I spend much of my time exploring topics such as vulnerability, love, and gratitude. Somewhere along…

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