Dewey Square Boston: Intersection of Street Art, Sunflowers, and Hope
Yesterday I decided to be a tourist in my own town. I headed down to Dewey Square in Boston to see the public art tour of the Rose Kennedy Greenway.
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Elizabeth Abel: Everyone Can Be an Inspired, Engaged Philanthropist
Elizabeth Abel, Senior Vice President of CCS Fundraising, “is a thought leader in philanthropy and expert in fundraising. She has led capital campaigns and development initiatives that have collectively raised half a billion dollars for education, healthcare, arts and culture, and
advocacy organizations.”
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How Can I Be a Contribution? The Question of the Day
The book I’m reading now, The Art of Possibility, is the kind of book that you want to savor each and every word.
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Adult Friendships: Happy Relationships Are About Give and Take
A few days ago, I listened to Glennon Doyle’s podcast We Can Do Hard Things. Her guest was Reese Witherspoon, and the topic was cultivating happy healthy adult friendships.
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Getting Settled In: Eight Proactive Steps to Feeling Connected in a New Community
If someone has learned a thing or two about moving and getting settled in – it’s me! Believe it or not – I’ve moved into five different homes in three states – all in the past five years.
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Eight Spiritual Advantages of Being a Single Mom
A few days ago, I was having lunch at a bustling new restaurant with friends, and the topic of being a single mom came up.
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Detachment: What Does It Mean? And What Can You Gain from It?
Last week I had coffee with my friend Lara. Bursting with emotion, she said, “My mom is driving me crazy! She always puts my brother first.”
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October Giveaway: Conscious Creativity and More!
The October giveaway is very exciting!
Creativity seemed like the perfect theme for the month, and these items are sure to inspire.
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Verse Four of the Tao Te Ching: Infinite Possibilities
Verse Four of the Tao Te Ching opens our minds to three things: the infinite, inexhaustible nature of the Tao, the field of endless possibilities available to us, and the eternal love we are always connected to.
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Radically Happy: My Ten Favorite Lightning Bulb Moments
Do you want to feel radically happy? Look no further! This book shows you the way.
Phakchok Rinpoche and Erric Solomon’s Radically Happy: A User’s Guide to the Mind takes you on an east-west journey that offers wisdom and easy-to-understand exercises that’ll get you leaning into big happiness in no time.
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Meet Trish Hart: Shining Her Unique Light on Wellness
Trish Hart of Hart Body Mind Solutions follows her North Star. An unexpected divorce in her late 30s set her on a path of self-discovery that has led to fruitful, incredibly joyful personal and career paths!
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On Mentoring Women: Share Your Wisdom and Make a Difference!
Did you hear about Meghan Markle’s 40th birthday wish? She asked several friends to dedicate 40 minutes of personal time mentoring women as they reenter the workforce.
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Marblehead, MA: One of My Favorite New England Seaside Towns
Do you want to escape to a dreamy, seaswept town this summer? Look no further. Marblehead, MA, will do the trick.
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Preparing For Empty Nest? See Six Strategies to Support You
I remember having dinner with a group of friends a few years ago and hearing my friend Liz talk about preparing for her upcoming “empty nest.”
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It’s Ok to Be Lazy – Here Are Five Reasons Why!
Why do we judge ourselves for having a lazy day? (Or maybe you’re one of the few lucky people that don’t.)
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September Giveaway: Explore Possibilities, You’ve Got This!
This exciting new September Giveaway starts today!
In some ways, September marks the start of a new year. That’s why I’m including The Art of Possibility.
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Verse Three of the Tao Te Ching: See Harmony, Fulfillment, Peace
Verse Three of the Tao Te Ching encourages us to see through the eyes of fullness and contentment while encouraging life in harmony with the greater intelligence within and all around us.
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How to Be a Healthy Parent: Interesting Advice From My Therapist
A few weeks ago, I called my therapist, Ellen, desperate for help. My daughter was going through a challenging situation with her friend Samantha, and I felt helpless.
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11 “The Power of Moments” Quotes to Inspire and Get You Thinking
The Power of Moments is filled with quotes and stories that truly get you thinking. It opened my mind to insights into the true power of moments in time, and to the idea that specific moments (both the good and bad) are what truly define us.
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Honoring Motherhood : How It Grows Us Into Our Highest Selves
Motherhood is the greatest teacher on the planet! At least that’s what I think. Honoring motherhood for all that it brings into our lives is challenging to do in 500 words.
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Ionica Brito: Turning Her Passion Into a Career Through Determination and Joy!
Ionica Brito is a self-made entrepreneur with a fantastic story to tell. She moved to the US at the age of 18 from The Cape Verde Islands.
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How to Create a Vision Book In Four Quick and Easy Steps
There are many ideas for making a vision board, but what about creating a vision book? They both accomplish the same thing, but you might find the vision book even more effective in achieving your goal – aligning your energy with what you deeply desire so that you can attract it now.
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August Giveaway! Enter Here to Win This Burst of Happiness Today
I’m back with a gift box for the month of August!
The theme for the month is slowing down and soaking in all the abundance of the summer season.
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See Five Thoughtful Questions to Help Overcome Resentment
You know when something happens to you, and you feel hurt, disappointed, maybe even shocked? These feelings can lead to a feeling of a wound inside of your heart.
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A Letter to My Younger Self – Trust Yourself, Remember Who You Are
Yikes! My daughter just turned 20, and this milestone has gotten me thinking… Around this age, you’re released into the wild.
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Letting People In – Why It’s Hard and How You Can Start
Is it me, or are we becoming more and more guarded? We were guarded before covid – how are we supposed to be after?
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How Do You Forgive and Let Go, In Mind, Heart, and Spirit?
How can we sometimes easily brush off something that hurts our feelings? Like when we don’t get the invitation to a party we’d hoped to attend?
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A Mother’s Words: How They Shape and Inspire Who You Become
Do you remember that famous scene from The Help where the nanny tells the little girl: “You is kind, you is smart, you is important”?
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What Do Moms Need for a Fantastic Summer? See This List
Summer is finally here! It’s time to think about what every mom needs to enjoy this season to its fullest!
Sometimes in the middle of planning summer camps, or, if you’re like me, getting reacquainted with having your college student child reentering homelife, it’s easy to forget about someone very important – YOU!
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Enter to Win June Giveaway! Book, Rose Colored Teacup, and More!
This boxed gift set marks the start of something extraordinary! Every month I’ll give away a box of items corresponding to the following month of content!
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Create Your Own Morning Routine With These Five Solid Steps
Creating your own morning routine can be fun! Right after your alarm clock goes off, there are so many different strategies to try (I would know because it feels like I’ve tried them all!).
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Following the Yellow Brick Road: See Seven Powerful Insights From the Wizard of Oz
One recent Saturday afternoon, I checked out the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in L.A. A central exhibit currently on display at the museum is the tribute to Frank Baum’s The Wizard of Oz.
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Why Listening Matters and How It’s a Remarkable Superpower
Ever wonder why listening matters so much? And how it can change the entire dynamic between two people?
A week ago, I was out to dinner with a group of friends.
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Six Ideas for Mothering Yourself by Caring for Your Inner Child
While scrolling through all the heartfelt and even heartbreaking messages on Mother’s Day, I started thinking about how the idea of motherhood goes so deep for so many of us.
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15 Atlas of the Heart Quotes to Help Understand What You Are Feeling
It’s no secret that I’m a major fan of Dr. Brene Brown’s work. And her new book Atlas of the Heart is probably my favorite book she’s ever written.
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Four Crystals for Emotional Healing That I’m Using Right Now
I love discovering alternative healing methods for everything, especially when it comes to mental health and wellbeing. A surprise gift I received for my 50th birthday are four crystals for emotional healing.
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Empowering Feng Shui Tips to Beautifully Refreshen Your Home
Out with the old, in with the new! Do you want to freshen up the spaces in your home and open up to joyful new energy?
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Time Is an Illusion That Helps Things Make Sense – so Let’s Celebrate Right Now!!
One of the most influential physicists of all time, Albert Einstein, shared this view, writing, “People like us who believe in physics know that the distinction between past, present, and future is only a stubbornly persistent illusion.”
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Words of Faith, Struggle, and Joy From a Mom of a Special Needs Child
Laura King is not only vibrant, thoughtful, and passionately devoted to her faith (and to cycling!), but she’s also the mom of two adult children, one of whom has special needs.
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