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The Mind-Body Connection: How Emotions Influence Health
The complex connection between mind and body has long been a subject of fascination for philosophers, scientists, and healers alike but probably no more than in recent years. Modern research has given traction to ancient wisdom, showing that emotional health profoundly impacts physical well-being. This connection, known as the mind-body connection, underscores how our thoughts,…
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Advent Calendar 2023 – Kind Acts, Joyful Impact
Our world is demanding, and our days can be difficult. When I ride the elevator with someone, or stand in line at the check out counter, I have no idea what the person next to me is going through. In that moment however, I am sharing space with another human being, and I have the…
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Advent Calendar 2023 – Joy for the Greater Good
The benefits of cultivating inner joy goes well beyond the development of your own personal well being. Personal joy becomes an opportunity to influence humanity when it transforms into a source of inspiration and positive action. When you are sharing your joy within your community (the people you work with, your family, your neighbours, or…
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Advent Calendar 2023 – Quiet Joy
There are some simple, daily rituals I look forward to, like savouring a cup of my favourite herbal tea, while enjoying the quietness of my own company. Usually, it’s mid-afternoon and I’m seated in the living room so I have a view of the outside, while giving my busy head a rest. That serene, sometimes…
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Advent Calendar 2023 – Not Feeling Joy
Let’s be real. We’ve all had some days when we’re “ not feeling it” and being joyful is a stretch. We all get in a bit of a rut now and then. Usually, we can pull out of one with a little self-care. Anything longer than two weeks and you might want to check in…
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Advent Calendar Blog 2022 – That’s A Wrap
Has it already been twenty-four days since I started on this year’s Advent Calendar Blog? I intended the topic for 2022 to be a reflection on change, and how to face it with courage and dignity, whether it was brought in intentionally or not into our life, yet it seems there were a few other…
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Advent Calendar Blog 2022 – Grounding in Times of Stress
The energy around me is shifting and unsettled today. There is the usual frenzy out there as the final preparations for Christmas have kicked in, and millions of people across the planet are moving in planes, trains and automobiles to be reunited with loved ones. But the intensity has been kicked up a notch now…
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Advent Calendar Blog 2022 – The Power of Affirmations
I let go of what no longer serves me. This is an affirmation that I repeat to myself daily, as a reminder that I do not wish to hold on to grudges, resentment and the need to be right. A while ago, I decided that I wanted to create a life for myself filled mainly…
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Advent Calendar Blog 2022 – Having Coherence with the Universe
There are a few people in my life with whom I have synchronicity. I will think of them, and seconds later a text from them will arrive, or I will send a friend a clip from YouTube and she will tell me that she had been focused on that very topic. Yesterday, I reached out…
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Advent Calendar Blog 2022 – What is your gift to give away?
Could you name your five greatest talents, if asked? By talents, I mean a natural ability to do something, like having a green thumb, or a beautiful singing voice. Perhaps you can learn and execute new dance moves easily and masterfully or you can organise an event like no other. I have always been intrigued…
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Advent Calendar Blog 2022 – Embrace Imperfection, Know that You Will Be Judged
Do you have the courage to be authentic today? Not only ready to be true to yourself in your thoughts and actions, but willing to present the wonderfully flawed and imperfect you in your interaction with others? Are you able to have lunch with some friends or your boss and admit that you don’t have…
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Advent Calendar Blog 2022 – The Tapestry of Life
Humans are funny. Unlike every other species on this planet living out its existence, we humans believe that we need to be busy and active in order to be making good use of our lives. We hear things like needing to be productive, and being purpose driven, seeking meaning to being alive. Perhaps we are…
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Advent Calendar Blog 2022 – If You Want My Advice..
It’s always easier to give advice than to take it. Giving advice makes us feel like we are helping somehow to make it better. Most days, I’m giving advice because I can’t help believing in the dream, and sharing ideas on how to get as close to it as possible. I am an eternal optimist,…
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Advent Calendar Blog 2022 – Grumpy Isn’t Grateful
I was listening to Steve Harvey being interviewed on a podcast about gratitude the other day, and he said a few things that stayed with me. For those of you who may not recognize the name, Steve Harvey is an American comedian/actor and television host of the long running Family Feud game show, who has…
