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Honoring the Women in Our Lives

Feb 28, 2025 09:27AM ● By Marlaina Donato

March provides an opportunity to recognize the contributions of women, from global figures to local influences.

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Healing Power of Hugs

Jan 31, 2025 09:27AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Discover how hugs reduce stress, boost immunity, and foster mindfulness with tips to make this simple act part of your daily life.

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Opening New Chapters

Dec 31, 2024 09:27AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Starting fresh can spark creativity and excitement. Take first steps—big or small—toward new adventures, and let wonder guide your journey.

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From Melancholy to Sweet Remembrance

Nov 29, 2024 09:27AM ● By Marlaina Donato

The holidays can stir nostalgia for what never was, yet healing comes through creating new traditions and finding joy in the present. Explore ways to soothe the holiday blues.

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Finding Grace in Hardship

Oct 31, 2024 09:27AM ● By Marlaina Donato

In the season of gratitude, it can be hard to feel thankful when personal struggles loom large. Yet, finding beauty in small moments and having faith in better days ahead can soften life's challenges.

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Resurrecting From Life’s Darkest Hours

Sep 30, 2024 09:27AM ● By Marlaina Donato

By surrendering to the process and seeking support from trusted mentors or loved ones, we can emerge reborn, with greater capacity for growth and resilience.

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A Pilgrimage to Wholeness

Aug 30, 2024 09:27AM ● By Marlaina Donato

One of the most beautiful aspects of youth is envisioning the future with undaunted optimism, but even the most strategic plan for life can go off the rails.

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Gathering Around the Friendship Fire

Jul 31, 2024 09:27AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Modern life frays our bonds, leading to isolation. Rekindle community by joining groups, appreciating others, and spending time with loved ones to mend relationships and connect deeply.

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Celebrating Unseen Milestones

Jun 28, 2024 09:27AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Honor the quiet achievements like overcoming trauma or mastering a yoga pose. Share these moments to inspire others, making the human journey truly worthwhile.

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Season of the Sacred Masculine

May 30, 2024 09:27AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Amid midsummer's abundant crops and barefoot afternoons, the ancient celebration of the sacred masculine comes to life. Explore the timeless energy in heroes, creation, and deep creativity.

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Giving Back to Mother Earth

Apr 29, 2024 09:27AM ● By Marlaina Donato

In our busy lives, it's easy to overlook our sacred connection to the Earth. Yet, small actions like gardening, supporting local, and reducing waste can renew our sense of stewardship and bring joy.

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Connecting to Sentient Earth

Mar 29, 2024 09:27AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Each April, Mother Nature spills blossoms from her apron as songbirds trill and prepare for the next generation. Our planet is alive on levels beyond our senses or scientific instruments.

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Healthy Living as a Spiritual Discipline

Feb 29, 2024 09:27AM ● By Marlaina Donato

We are walking wonders of physiological orchestration, and this alone deserves our highest respect and commitment to our well-being.

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The Magic of Hugs

Jan 31, 2024 09:27AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Through the ages, various substances and lifestyle changes have been touted as panaceas, but even in our modern world there is one unexpected soul-elixir that might rival the others—the human hug.

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Letting the Seasons Enrich Us

Dec 29, 2023 09:27AM ● By Marlaina Donato

For most, the first half of our lives is spent on our careers, nourishing family and investing in our dreams. Before we know it, we are presented with the question of what comes next.

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TREATING OURSELVES
Treating Ourselves

Nov 28, 2023 06:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato

For many of us, this time of year is a whirlwind of well-meaning obligations, and we struggle to hold onto the intended joy of the season.

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THE GRACE OF GIVING AND RECEIVING
The Grace of Giving and Receiving: Healing Through Generosity

Nov 28, 2023 06:30AM ● By Carrie Jackson

In this hectic season, slowing down and helping others can make a world of difference. By nurturing a culture of giving, we can help create a grateful, united community that reflects the values we want to instill.

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