Have you ever said to yourself, “if only?” It is a rare person who can say they have no regrets. Every choice we make requires us to leave other choices behind. No matter how good a decision is, there may be those moments when you wonder what it would have been like if you had […]
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My journey through deep loss was also a transformation back into my heart. This deeply personal odyssey began with my husband’s spinal cord stroke that shook the very foundation of our lives. A long caregiving chapter had begun—a period marked by chaos and obstacles that tested my resilience and demanded introspection and understanding of
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In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, we may find ourselves grappling with stress, anxiety, and the seemingly overwhelming challenges that may be thrown our way. During these times, it’s incredible how something as simple as a hot shower can become a sanctuary for rejuvenation.
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This month, let’s embark on a journey toward this fitness—a state where our emotional well-being is not just acknowledged but actively cultivated. At its core, emotional fitness is the deliberate practice of self-care through a sincere commitment to four pillars: self-acceptance, self-connection, self-compassion, and self-trust.
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One of my favorite memories from childhood is coming downstairs early in the morning to find my grandfather, his comfortably faded flannel bathrobe knotted over his blue pajamas, his feet cozy in fleece-lined slippers, stirring a pot of something on the stove. What the something was would vary – sometimes rolled oats (never “oatmeal”), sometimes farina (cream of wheat). In the warmer months he might be poaching eggs or soft boiling them for presentation in adorable ceramic egg cups. But the point, other than that he often expressed his love for us by cooking, was that he knew what we so often forget: breakfast is important.
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