Resilient relationships, like trees with deep roots, bend, and sway under the weight of conflict. They maintain their integrity and thrive during the storms of life with strength and stability. Let’s unpack three improvisational Jazz Living principles as foundational keys to building robust and flexible relationships. Improvisation is making something up in the moment on […]
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Resilience is the ability to bounce back from challenges with inner strength. Resilient relationships have the ability to bounce, flex, and stretch during challenging times. How do we develop resilient qualities in our relationships? My wise elder friend and her husband modelled resilience during their 60+ year marriage. When my husband and I celebrated our
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In the Northern Hemisphere we’re in the season of slippery walking conditions. Time to get extra grounded. I’ve noticed when I’m stressed, I’m more likely to trip over my feet. One day, I was walking up the stairs with my hands full of stuff and my head full of stressful thoughts. I wasn’t fully present,
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Ever get that feeling there’s a hidden artist within you waiting to break free? Spoiler alert: there is! It’s called creativity. We are all artists, and at the core of our being lies an infinite wellspring of creativity. Let’s dive into the art of tapping into this inner creative force. Discovering Your Creative Core Imagine
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The month of November in the United States is often associated with gatherings around a Thanksgiving feast. Family and friends share a traditional meal and reflect on the things they are thankful for. But what happens when gratitude is intertwined with grief if a loved one is missing from the gathering, difficult memories surface or
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The rate of change in our fast-paced world can trigger a rollercoaster of emotions. It takes skill to manage kids, grandkids, aging parents, fur babies, paid and volunteer work, personal health, and self-care. Managing your energy effectively is essential. Especially for those of us who are the wise owls on the family tree. We cherish
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Deepen your self-care practice by enhancing your body awareness. Self-care often looks to me like staying in air conditioning on a hot day. Today, I tuned in and heard my body wisdom whispering, “Go outside and get grounded!” Surprising to me, self-care looked like pulling weeds in the garden in 97-degree heat. My body then
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Change can feel exhilarating. Change can feel stressful. Bringing our best self into a changing environment enhances our resilience. When we feel centered, we can respond to change from our authentic inner being. A recent change in my life has thrown me into a state of recalibration. My meditation teacher of 30 years died suddenly.
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Junk sound is like junk food to our nervous system. The constant sound of traffic noise, for example, can increase stress levels, especially for people sensitive to sound. Beautiful bird songs and nature sounds feed us. Harmonious sounds nourish the nervous system like a luscious meal of healthy whole foods. While writing today, I am
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It’s taking all my skills to stay in the flow this week. Sometimes I forget to use my tools and my energy management skills. Does that happen to you? I get in the flow and wobble back out. It’s intense out there! A lot is happening. Personal mastery is not that you never fall out
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