a couple of pictures to give you a taste of my wonderful trip to texas last weekend. i grew up in arizona, so a trip to the southwest is always like a return to my childhood in many ways…
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Friday, May 29th, 2009
i celebrated my birthday this week, and on the day itself i always like to do reflection on the past year and set goals for the coming one.
for me, this reflection has been the missing ingredient on my birthday that now makes it feel purposeful and special.
to reflect on the past year, i often try [...]
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Wednesday, May 27th, 2009
i have bunches to report from the weekend that i will share as i get more settled (i often try to pad an extra day before and after travel just to regroup and resettle, not possible this time though)…
until then, a lovely quote that i found on a bookmark earlier this month:
you can never tell [...]
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Wednesday, May 20th, 2009
whew. allow nothing to happen? that’s totally hard, right?
i’ve been speaking with several women lately who have been in the midst of BIG life changes. new job, new city, new friends, new partner, new yoga studio, or something else new (take your pick).
and for many of them, they are seeking peace. calm. quiet. both inside [...]
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Saturday, May 16th, 2009
i really can not say enough good things about this fabulous book: the woman’s retreat book: a guide to restoring, rediscovering, and reawakening your true self – in a moment, an hour, or a weekend by jennifer louden.
this is one of jennifer’s many inspiring books for women in her comfort book series. i love this [...]
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Friday, May 15th, 2009
am i the only one who cannot believe it is already mid-may? my spring intentions that included slowing down, taking the time to be present in each moment, and working mindfully have fallen by the wayside as the calendar has filled with to-dos and many events.
here are some actions i am taking to re-connect with [...]
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Wednesday, May 13th, 2009
i’ve been thinking about where i get validation from my decisions lately.
for example, my decision to leave the 9-5 gig and become an entrepreneur…i HAD to rely on my internal validation that was telling me this decision feels right to me. had i listened to the chatter of the world around me (how are you [...]
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Tuesday, May 12th, 2009
{ early birthday present from talented sister-in-law }
also, stayed offline – do you ever feel the need for these mini-computer breaks?
for working hard this monday, here is an extra little treat for you: a rich, creative, and juicy interview with sark.
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Tuesday, May 5th, 2009
i hear this often from my clients – spending money on self-care invokes feelings of guilt.
this is especially true for younger women, or women living on nonprofit salaries in expensive cities.
one of the options that i’ve discussed with clients is building self-care funds into the monthly budget. any financially-savvy woman should already have a monthly [...]
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Monday, May 4th, 2009
i just love going to new places – don’t you?
this weekend was a trip down to chapel hill, north carolina. gorgeous weather in the 70s, breezy with some spring rain. celebrated my husband’s birthday, got lost a few times, and sampled some yummy local food.
a weekend away always seems to rejuvenate me and give me [...]
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