As Mary Oliver would say, "Some questions you might ask..."

-How do you speak to yourself?

-Do you throw “shoulds'' and “you need tos” around with a little too much ease?

-Do you use an unkind word as a motivator or a dare?

-Do you challenge versus encourage, demand versus ask?

Paying attention to the way we talk to ourselves, the tone we use, the compassion or lack of that we exude can make all the difference. And moving through your day with this background sensation of choice can be a game changer.

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re·in·te·gra·tion

/ˌrēˌin(t)əˈɡrāSH(ə)n/

noun

1. the action or process of integrating back into society.

2. the action or process of restoring elements regarded as disparate to unity.

How will you reintegrate?

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Spring has sprung and vaccines have opened up new possibilities. These transitions are a wonderful time to reflect on what we want our lives to look like.

What are you ready to leave behind?

What do you want to be mindful of as things begin to open up?

What do you want to integrate from this past year?

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I'd love to tell you a little about this magical place as well as why I am longing to get back there right now…..

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re·treat

/rəˈtrēt/

noun

1. an act of moving back or withdrawing

The truth is, there are so many ways to retreat. And regardless of what form they take, they generally follow a few essential steps.

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“Hang in there my friend. When the mood strikes, send out all those messages. and don’t feel you have to apologize for being quiet. This is hard. No one is judging.”

This post reminded me of how much we need connection and community and how difficult it can be to reach out when we just don't feel that we have much to share.

Here are three gentle invitations for you today…

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Every couple of weeks I think about what I could share with you that might be helpful - that might make a difference in your day. Today what came was a huge appreciation for my communities and 3 ways to feel more connected…

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I hope you'll join me next week to:

• Rewire your brain to grow states of calm, optimism and gratitude

• Reduce stress and anxiety

• Change your nervous system's response to challenging situations

• Stop the negative self talk and excessive worrying

• Be more patient with yourself and others

• Build stores of relaxation, self compassion and self-empowerment

Let’s stop "waiting" for the pandemic to be over and take action. Do something really good for your mind/body/brain today!

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