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    Practice Graceful Self Love for the Holidays

    November 23, 2016 - By 

    Whatever “Thanksgiving” means to you, whatever feelings, emotions, memories it brings up, however you celebrate the year end holidays or don’t… I invite you to spend some quiet time nurturing yourself and your soul.  Remind yourself that you matter, despite how anyone around you may try to make you feel otherwise.❤️ Treat your body to a good stretch, lots of rest, and gentle movement such as a nice walk to ease pain & discomfort.👍🏿 Eat, Drink, and Be Merry because you deserve Joy and a life of Celebration. If you have especially challenging family dynamics to sit through, remind yourself…

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    #MondayMantra: Today I Choose Gratitude

    November 21, 2016 - By 

    Every day is a day worthy of giving thanks for.  Even in the hardest of times and in the most challenging circumstances, even in sadness, even in disappointment, there is always something to be grateful for. You may have to dig deeper or look out farther, but treasure is there. On the days when praise comes easily, be generous with your attitude of gratitude. Allow that positivity to flow through you and out to everyone around you. Share stories that are uplifting, smile, speak words of kindness and hope. Be a little lighthouse in a dreary world. On the days…

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    #FridayFeels Kind & Compassionate

    November 18, 2016 - By 

    My Friday thoughts:  Kindness and Compassion are choices I can make every day. I know that I’m an optimist and an idealist; people have been telling me so my whole life, as though in pointing out the obvious I will somehow change. But why? Who would benefit from my being less than who I am? I want to live in a world where kindness matters. I want to be around people who are quick to show compassion for others and who model goodness regularly. We’ve all seen enough of people being awful to each other. We’re well aware of what…

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    Together, We Must Move Forward 

    November 9, 2016 - By 

    “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” Today, half of my country is celebrating.  Or if they are not actually celebrating, they are at least relieved that their candidate won.  They feel that their voice was heard.  If you are among the people in this category, I do offer my congratulations and send my love. Today, half of my country is devastated.  As I watched in shock and complete disbelief last night, I felt so much sadness and pain for the sharp division.  And in many ways, the world around us is kinda freaking out.…

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    #FridayFeels: Wealth & Gratitude

    November 4, 2016 - By 

    I recently shared this in a group on Facebook called Wealth, Worth, & Wisdom started by my cousin, Nicole Lewis-Keeber .  You can read more about her on one of my recent “Friday Faves” interviews here. Anyway, I shared the following story with her group as encouragement and I hope you will enjoy it as well. I would love to share something wonderfully abundant, if you’ll indulge me. I’ve been practicing small gratitudes whenever a tiny bit of extra or unexpected money comes my way. Literally as small as a found penny! “Thank You! This makes me happy. I welcome more,…

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    Proud Mama Moment

    November 2, 2016 - By 

    Y’all, I just love my son so damn much! In 29 years he’s never really asked for “stuff” for birthdays or Christmas gifts. Maybe it’s because we were SO POOR and scraping to get by for so many years. Maybe it’s because he’s just a beautiful human despite all the odds stacked against him. All I know is, he’s hella hard to shop for and I couldn’t be more proud: I love you, Joe! ❤️ Would you like to join my private email list? It’s where I share awesomeness with my tribe of wild & beautiful butterfly souls.  

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    #MondayMantra I Eliminate My Limitations

    October 31, 2016 - By 

    How many times have you talked yourself out of following a dream or pursuing the life that you want to live? How often does the phrase “I can’t because ______” come out of your mouth when what you really want is to just do the thing? Fear often holds us back from doing really stupid and dangerous things, which is not bad. The problem comes when Fear decides it wants to control everything and prevents us from going after the awesome things we really want in life. That’s where our limiting beliefs about ourselves are born, where they grow, and…

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    #MondayMantra I Am A Dreamer of Beautiful Dreams 

    October 24, 2016 - By 

    You are a dreamer of beautiful dreams! The dreams that live in your heart are no joke. They chose you specifically, and are worth following.  It doesn’t matter if they don’t make sense to anyone else; they aren’t supposed to, because they are meant for you.  They are a glittering gift, perfectly designed to ignite your deepest passions and fill you with unmatchable delight. Your dreams, if you decide to follow them, will challenge and shape and fulfill you in ways you could not imagine!  Do not think for a minute that they won’t. That dream inside you today, that…

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    Friday Faves: A Farewell to My Friend, Michael Powell

    October 22, 2016 - By 

    My first time writing one of these “Friday Faves” was to feature my friend Mikey, a dear friend, talented musician, and gifted photographer.  He was the Luke Skywalker to my Princess Leia, a beautiful and gentle soul with a heart of fire and gold.  He was supportive of my work and always had kind, encouraging words for me- really, for everyone he came in contact with. Every gorgeous photo of me on here I owe to him. When my father died, I gave his cool old cameras and gear to Mike and he was so stoked. Our last photo shoot, just…