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The Importance of Living

“Besides the noble art of getting things done, there is the noble art of leaving things undone. The wisdom of life consists in the elimination of non-essentials.”— Lin Yutang, When young children break down in a fit of tears, we … Continue reading

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Reclaim Your Peace

Instead of finishing the year strong…I finished the year soft.​I finished the year nourished.​I finished the year embodied.​(Even while nursing my sick child back to health and catching a mild bug myself.) This created space—space to process grief and to birth Positively Purging-I welcome … Continue reading

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Value Your Mental Health Every Day

A healthy mind is just as important as a healthy body: Our mental health is an integral part of our overall health. Just as you wouldn’t ignore a broken leg or a nasty flu, it’s crucial to give the same … Continue reading

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Breathe Through the Storm

When life feels overwhelming, come back to your breath. try this: breathe in for through your mouth with an elongated inhale, exhale out of the mouth, depleting the lungs fully. repeat this cycle a few times, imagining each exhale releasing … Continue reading

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Mental Rest

Often, you think of rest as sleeping or being inactive, but it also includes mental rest, which means letting your mind pause and rest, Zwarensteyn says. The human brain needs downtime to process information and store memories, so you can … Continue reading

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