Tag Archives: mental health and wellness

Financial Independence

Posted on April 26, 2024 by msw blog

Women are establishing financial independence or equity in their relationships… I have decided to NOT combine finances with my partner in order to have my own financial independence. With this independence, I feel a lot more in control of my … Continue reading →

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Book Bans: Violation of Democracy, Freedom and Minds

Posted on April 25, 2024 by msw blog

Re: “Book battles are raging nationwide. A WA library could be nation’s first to close” [Aug. 13, Local News]: I taught children for 47 years (primary, middle and high school science). My first reaction to reading about a vote to … Continue reading →

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Natural Intentions

Posted on April 13, 2024 by msw blog

What are your intentions for the next season and beyond? Take a moment to write them down then put on a song that embodies the energy you seek to cultivate and dance your prayers. Bonus points if you do this … Continue reading →

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Not a Weakness

Posted on April 7, 2024 by msw blog

Think of being emotional as a strength, not a weakness…I used to be told I was too emotional all the time, and I felt shame and brokenness when people pointed it out. With time, I came to understand that this … Continue reading →

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The Messenger

Posted on April 6, 2024 by msw blog

Treat your feelings as messengers…everybody notices that wherever there’s trouble, there’s always a bunch of emotions hanging around. But the feelings didn’t create the trouble – They were trying to tell you something. Anger, for instance, arises whenever a boundary … Continue reading →

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