Here, as I sit under this canopy of trees, I breathe in deeply the scent of this space. Here, I feel I have entered a safe and sacred place. To me, it is as holy and hallowed as any church in which I’ve ever been. Maybe even more so.
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It sometimes feels so easy to notice what’s “wrong,” while what’s “right” in this moment slips by without any fanfare. Sometimes it’s hard to see what’s right in front of you! This is where our practice of mindfulness in tiny moments can begin to shine. We can find little sparks throughout any normal day (yes, even today!) when we can choose to open our eyes, ears, and all of our senses, to engage more fully with what’s happening.
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We find ourselves with a choice— an opportunity to find our own ways of creating meaning, of finding a sense of belonging, of connecting with folks who help us to grow in the ways that we want to grow, to come alive, to feel alive, people who inspire us to show up with more awareness and kindness. We can create our own rituals and ceremonies to bring us closer. In short, we have the opportunity, and the need (can you feel this desire?) to form our own communities.
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Marianne explores the possibility of shifting our perspective from assuming Separation to assuming Connection… and what that might mean for our lives and the world
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What would it mean for you to be fully and authentically you in your life? What would you say yes to? What would you say no to? What gets in the way of being fully and authentically you? If we can practice being aware of the breath as it is...can we practice being aware of ourselves as we are?
Not so long ago, I thought of the Wild as a forest or ocean or mountain or desert— an element of natural terrain that I could enter and exit pretty much as I chose. Now, I’m discovering that every day and every where I am invited to engage qualities of the Wild— the Unknown, the Mystery, the Energy of Being Alive, the Unpredictable, the Uncontrollable.
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Marianne offers a trip of setting intentions in service of living life the way you want to be remembered
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Oxford Dictionary defines anxiety as “a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome.” But you didn’t really need me to tell you that, did you? If you’re like many people, you already know anxiety very well. Perhaps you have been experiencing anxiety for a while, maybe even for as long as you can remember.
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When we open to and engage curiosity with what is beyond our own point of view, we discover untapped resources for creativity, compassion and caring, as we expand our understanding and we access more dimensions of solving problems.We are surrounded by guidance and teachings from all humans and from all beings.
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What if peace is possible not by cultivating sameness in values or perspectives, but by deepening our consciousness of interconnection and ability to exist in a dynamic coalescence that reflects and honors the diversity and allows us to express our unique being in the unity of experiencing Life?
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Sometimes it's stunning how much beauty there is around us, just waiting to be noticed. The natural world has a certain ability to calm us and inspire us. And while a big hike or a camping trip may be our ideal, there are ways to weave more bits of nature into every day.
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This is one of our favorite mindful moments because it's so wonderfully sneaky...and kind— not a combo you find very often! It's easy, just beam your kind wishes to a person, sending love and well-wishes from your heart to theirs.
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Thich Nhat Hanh says, "We inter-are." We exist, not alone, but interwoven with other beings— working with each other, supporting each other, complementing and contrasting with each other.
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How would it be to flow through life like water? How would it feel to be fluid, to be responsive to what is needed in the moment, working with what occurs rather than fighting against the unexpected and unwanted? What would it be like to be soft and open, curious… to show up with attentiveness to the situation, rather than with a fixed agenda?
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Human communication can feel tricky. Are we saying what we mean to say? Are other people speaking what's in their heart? When we listen, are we listening with curiosity and openness, or are we just "waiting for our turn," ready like a ping-pong player to return the volley?
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Ever notice how it's pretty easy to notice moments of fear, anger, and being miserable...but sometimes the happy moments, times of satisfaction, connection, and just plain old "being ok" seem to flow by quickly, sometimes without even registering?
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Did you know that "multitasking" is a myth? When we think we're multitasking, we're actually just stressing out our brains by switching back and forth very quickly between tasks...and this makes us slower.
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Did you do it? Go ahead, we'll wait... While you're at it, why not turn your head to the left and to the right, then tip your chin down and roll over to one should and then the other... or just check in with how you're feeling and do any stretch or movement that feels good right now.
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This is a practice-- even though it takes just a few seconds. Feel your breath as it comes in. Where do you feel it? Feel the breath as it goes out. After taking three breaths with full awareness, do you feel any differently? How so?
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What would happen if I sourced my relationships, my teachings, my therapy practice, my creative expressions from this Periodic Table of Spiritual Elements throughout the entire year? In other words, one or more of these elements are part of anything that comes through me into the world…consciously, on purpose, and as pure as I can manage it.
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