non striving

Posted on August 7, 2025 by msw blog


Remember you are enough, just as you are, right here, right now. Even in a world of endless to-do lists and external expectations, and where busyness is often viewed as a virtue, you can instead choose to mindfully and compassionately affirm your being, your restorative nature.

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Love

Posted on August 6, 2025 by msw blog

Love that flourishes isn’t seasonal. It requires a rhythm of care and attention that flows throughout your daily life. 

Micro-moments can look like:

  • Sending a thoughtful text during a busy workday.
  • Bringing your partner coffee just the way they like it.
  • Pausing to ask, “How was your day?” and genuinely listening.
  • Offering a hug when they seem stressed.
  • Saying “I appreciate you” for the small, often-overlooked things.

These everyday acts signal to your partner, “I see you. You matter.” They build a sense of security and emotional intimacy over time. So, when you do surprise them with concert tickets or a weekend getaway, it feels like an extension of your love—not a desperate attempt to make up for neglect. 

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Mindful Breaths

Posted on August 5, 2025 by msw blog

Take 3 deep, satisfying mindful breaths as you wake up and before falling asleep. As you do this in the morning, consider setting an intention for your day, and in the evening, recall 3 things you are grateful for, maybe that happened that day or in the past. Invite the body to relax as you notice the felt sense of it being supported by the surface you are resting on.

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 Five Senses

Posted on August 5, 2025 by msw blog

Bring all five senses with you on your next walk in the woods, a city park, or your neighborhood. Feel the connection of your feet in contact with the earth, notice the sky above you and all the different hues and colors of nature before you, hear the sounds of the wind and smell the aliveness of the earth. Nature is always in the present moment; resting in her rhythm and aliveness can remind us of our deep and nourishing connection with the earth. If you can’t get outdoors, consider reflecting mindfully on nature’s enduring qualities.

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Starting to cook

Posted on August 4, 2025 by msw blog

Perhaps someone wants to start cooking, but they feel intimidated. What would you say to them?

If you want to start cooking at home, first buy a couple of good products. Keep it simple. If you want to make a sandwich, buy the best fresh baguette and the greatest butter. And, of course, a baguette and butter together? Wow, that’s great, just like that! Then, you can do more from there. But start simple and cook a little bit at a time, and you will see how easy it is to build from there. – Jacques Pépin

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