Do You Adore Yourself? by Courtney April 9, 2016 The eccentric man who sat before me crossed his legs and reclined further in the metal folding chair, arms stretched out over the back of it, creating the illusion of comfort. His eyes peered into me with the help of eyeglasses that made perfect circles around his eyes. He cocked his head to the side and proceeded to ask me, “Do you adore yourself?” I wish I could give you more of the...
Read MoreJust Unceremoniously Come Back To It by Rebekah March 9, 2016 I love my daily breathing/meditation practice. I love writing in my journal. I love cooking myself healthy food. I love sitting in my favorite chair with a steaming hot cup of tea. I love diving into a good book that is nearly impossible to put down. I love practicing yoga, and walking in nature, and lazy Sunday mornings spent lounging in bed. I love the feeling of having a...
Read MoreWe’ve just returned from an extraordinary “Conscious Living” workshop, and we’d like you to celebrate with us! Bring friends and loved ones to hear firsthand accounts of the workshop experience, bask in the afterglow of a life-changing weekend, and learn about upcoming events and opportunities – including our “Living Your Inspiration” Retreat, coming up April 1-3. We look forward to seeing you...
Read MoreI used to roll my eyes….Finding Love Beyond Fear by Erin February 8, 2016 I spent many years of my life badmouthing, criticizing, judging, attacking and generally rejecting everything about my mom. I’d go as far as to say I hated my mom. I didn’t really hate her, but the hurt was so deep, “hate” feels like the closest word to describe it. Though I didn’t say it out loud, I’m sure she felt it. I walked out the...
Read MoreBuilding Relationships on Growth and Love by Vanessa February 1, 2016 Children absorb and mimic the world around them. My parents, limited by their own conditioning, weren’t equipped to teach me how to consciously relate with myself and others…and even after years of talk therapy, I found myself repeating the same relationship patterns I’d learned as a child. Maybe you can relate? It wasn’t until I was in my 30s and...
Read MoreI Nearly Purchased A Scale by Rebekah January 25, 2016 It’s the end of January and for many of us, that means one thing: failure. A few weeks ago was New Year’s Day, a day notoriously filled with hopeful thinking and dramatic resolutions about how we can improve our lives in the coming year: This year I will eat healthy food, lose weight, be hotter, find the man of my dreams, and finally live happily ever after. This year I will stop...
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