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When food is art. Eat dessert first. In other wo

When food is art.
Eat dessert first.
In other words, enjoy life!
Do the things that make you happy! Stay healthy.
Live longer.
Chocolate mousse with berry sauce and a white chocolate garnish.
Yes, please!
And btw ~ it tasted even better than it looked, if that’s possible!
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In need of some spaciousness to just be?! I sure a

In need of some spaciousness to just be?! I sure am. I’ve noticed recently that even when I think I’m resting, I’m actually not completely. Until now. I’ve got a plan.

Being plugged in and taking care of family, business and home obligations is not restorative. We, as humans on the planet are bombarded constantly with input from multiple sources.

Having our phones with us all the time is a double edged sword. The never ending to do list always at your fingertips, anyone can reach out to you at anytime, there’s Google for us curious peeps, news, tv shows, gaming, social media, music. The list goes on.

We also need some quiet time in nature, away from all the intense intake of content. We literally need to smell the flowers or the trees. In this picture, it would be the salt air from the ocean.

Where in your busy schedule can you find a window of time to unplug? If the thought of this scares you, more reason to go ahead and just do it!

If you need some support, reach out and schedule a discovery session. I can help. Link in bio.

Here’s a piece of low hanging fruit. As I looked

Here’s a piece of low hanging fruit. As I looked out our family room window, I noticed it was the only pear left on our little pear tree.
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While the expression about low hanging fruit is about finding easy solutions, this pear happens to be one of a kind, in the sense that it’s the only one that didn’t get eaten by the squirrels.
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We are all unique and individual, one of a kind human beings. Different things work for different people. There’s no “one size fits all” solution to navigating and creating a joyful life.
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On this Monday morning, I ask you to consider where in your life there may be a simple solution to one of your concerns that you may not have thought of yet? If you allow the time to think about this, you may surprise yourself!
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If you feel stuck or don’t have time to ponder your options, that’s where I come in. I help people all the time get unstuck and move towards living a life with more ease, joy and fun. Ditch the self pressure and really move towards joy! Schedule a free discovery call to learn more about life coaching and see if we’re a good fit. Link in bio.

Here’s a great shot from Paris! I photographed t

Here’s a great shot from Paris! I photographed this beautiful little girl at the Palace of Versailles, just doing what little girls do.
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She’s playing in the water on a scorching, hot day in her nice clothes. Meanwhile, the grown-ups were all drenched in sweat and didn’t go near the leaky hose. Who’s the wiser one here?
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When is the last time you played? Why not throw caution to the wind and enjoy yourself a bit? We adults need to have way more play time than we allow ourselves. There’s actual science behind this.
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Can you think of something playful and fun that you can do over the coming weekend? I’d love to hear.

Sharing this broken beauty. It’s broken in half,

Sharing this broken beauty. It’s broken in half, yet there is beauty in the whole that remains. Look at those tiny details.

If your spirit feels broken in two or in smaller places, I encourage you to look more closely and find the beauty within. That’s where the light will shine through.

It’s my job and my honor to help guide you through those places and times to uncover your deeper, most beautiful self. Schedule a discovery call to find out more. Link in my bio.
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Surfer at Cape May’s beach 11. He makes it look

Surfer at Cape May’s beach 11. He makes it look so easy. I guess that’s where the expression about surfing through life comes from.
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The truth is, I don’t know anyone who’s surfing through their life. Life is full of ups and downs and lots of in betweens. That’s life! It’s how you navigate these that helps life be more joyful and manageable.

If you’d like some guidance with easy, helpful tools and practices to get you through ups, downs or in between times, schedule a free discovery session with me or send a DM. Link in bio.

Sorry is a powerful word when used most sincerely.

Sorry is a powerful word when used most sincerely. The keyword here is sincere.

How often do you notice yourself apologizing for something that wasn’t your fault? Literally, for being in someone’s way at the grocery store when there’s nowhere else for you to go. Or, not getting back to someone’s text, email or voice message fast enough?

I invite you to notice how often you say you’re sorry reflexively and consider rephrasing that to, “Thanks for your patience.” Save the apologies for when you feel you’ve done something wrong.

You deserve to be here on planet earth 🌏 as much as the next person and you are allowed to be busy and caring for your own needs without having to explain a delay in your reply to people. You do not have to be at everyone’s beck and call. Really, think about this.

Then notice how you feel creating the space for your authentic self to exist in this new world that’s evolving. It’s a good thing to take up the space here on earth that IS your birthright!

Here’s a life metaphor that you can use if you’re feeling overwhelmed by your emotions.

Think of your emotions as waves in the ocean. Allow them to gently wash over you. Feel whatever it is you feel and know that it/they will pass, just like the waves.

Emotions are energy in motion. They are life’s messengers to let you know there’s something you need to look at in your life. As you allow them and notice, (rather than stuff ‘em) you often gain clarity and figure out your next steps, so you can move through life more easily.

🌸 Pretty Peonies from my favorite botanical gar

🌸 Pretty Peonies from my favorite botanical garden to share with you.

🙌🏼 Enjoy the view!

🪷 If you don’t have a garden or access to visit a public or private garden, like the one where I took this picture, maybe you could buy a small plant or some flowers.

🌿 This way you could bring a bit of the outdoors inside. It’s an easy way to have some of mother nature closer to you.

Magnificent to see the sun rising and the moon set

Magnificent to see the sun rising and the moon setting in one photograph! It was a gift to witness that’s for sure.

Super excited for this photograph to be featured on the @nature_skyshotz Instagram account. If you haven’t already, I highly recommend you check out their feed. The content is lovely! 🙌🏼🥰

Speaking of the shore, (😂, pun intended) it’s the eve of the 2nd Annual Girl’s Beach Weekend! I’m super excited to spend quality time with my wonderful friends.

I joke sometimes that I wish there was a huge community where all of my friends and family lived and it would have a town square with lots of park benches, a fountain and some trees. You could stop by and visit with your loved ones anytime.

How cool would that be!!! Imagine having any one of your friends that you wanted to see nearby to take a walk with or to go have a cup of tea or a cocktail?! People need people, even introverts do, at times. It’s just part of human nature to connect.

Is there a loved one you really miss seeing or talking to? If, for some reason you can’t schedule a visit, maybe you can at least give them a call and talk with them.
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Such a gorgeous sky last night! It felt like magic

Such a gorgeous sky last night! It felt like magic! Inviting you to be open to nature’s magical moments by getting outside at least once a day. Even better at sunset or twilight! It’s good for the soul and helps to regulate your nervous system.
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Sharing this beauty from a trip to Madeira, Portug

Sharing this beauty from a trip to Madeira, Portugal a while back.

It’s such a great metaphor for life if you look at the contrasts of the windy road with the straight horizon, the close up view of the roof with the birds-eye view of the trees and ocean and even the opposing colors of the color wheel!

Life is beautiful too with all of it’s contrasting themes. Some days we just have to pause and look a little more deeply to find the beauty.

It could be as simple as someone;

✨holding a door for us,
✨the sun shining,
✨not getting another bill for something or
✨accomplishing a personal goal.
✨Hell, sometimes it could be getting up in the morning, (because let’s face it, our next day is not always a guarantee.)

This does not mean I think you should ignore or avoid the hard stuff that life dishes out, it just means that it is possible, even during the dark times to find a little spot of light if you take the time and focus your energy on looking and appreciating what is beautiful.
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Super excited to have just ordered a 3X4 foot prin

Super excited to have just ordered a 3X4 foot print of this beauty for my family room!

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This was taken on a visit to The White Temple in Thailand, way before travel felt unsafe. I’ve been wanting a large canvas for my home and when I was thinking about what would feel like peace and lighten up the room we spend the most time in, this was it. I can’t wait to see it in person that big!

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What can you do for yourself or in your living space that will bring you joy whenever you look at it? I’d love to hear in the comments! Did you know that when you create visual order, peace and serenity in your living space, it can help to regulate your autonomic nervous system?

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Happy Canada Day to all who celebrate. This beauti

Happy Canada Day to all who celebrate. This beautiful view from my visit a few years back to the beautiful Moraine Lake in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada.

PRIDE ~ All the colors of the rainbow. I’m proud

PRIDE ~ All the colors of the rainbow. I’m proud to make these Compassion bracelets with lots of different gemstones and findings from all over the world.

I love that no two are alike and the gemstones, beads and sterling silver are all different sizes and shapes, just like people.

I hand string these one by one on a high quality stretch cord and use a surgeon’s knot with a dab of glue then hide it in a large hole bead. I infuse Reiki energy in each one. Coming soon to my Linktree. DM if you’re interested.
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“Every sunset brings the promise of a new dawn.”
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

Enough is enough. You politicians have crossed the LINE and we are not going to allow this to continue.

It is time for women to STAND UP for our rights to CHOOSE what we want to do with our bodies!

Our sweet Bella wishing everyone a happy and safe

Our sweet Bella wishing everyone a happy and safe weekend!

Picture from last fall on her birthday.
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How magnificent is this sky?!! While it looks li

How magnificent is this sky?!!

While it looks like the sun is visible in this photo, what you are seeing is actually a beam of light coming from beneath the horizon.

What a great life metaphor! Even when the sun isn’t clearly visible, it’s still out there somewhere shining it’s light brightly! Just like you and me.

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Life Imitates Art or Art Imitates Life? 💃🏻

Life Imitates Art or Art Imitates Life? 💃🏻

Stumbled upon this beautiful scene recently and the lovely girl graciously posed as I raised my iPhone to capture the sweet moment. I have never seen a dress like this gorgeous piece!

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If any of you know her, please message me so I can share it with her. I didn’t want to interrupt the flow of her photo shoot. This was taken a couple weeks ago @longwoodgardens
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Mother Nature in all her glory! Just being her bea

Mother Nature in all her glory! Just being her beautiful self. Showing up exactly as she is in the moment.

We too, are a part of nature. It is in our nature to be exactly as we are. Watch a child to see what it’s like to be unfiltered. Sadly, generations of culture changes people so they conform to age old and often outdated ways of being.

Have you ever noticed that you hide parts of your true nature?

It’s not your fault. It’s in our DNA to fit in with the “community.” This literally goes back to cave man times when it was “safety in numbers” or get eaten by a bear!

Maybe you hide parts of your truest self to make others feel more comfortable? Or, you don’t share your actual wants and needs for fear of being seen as selfish? (That was me for years.) Or, how about hiding parts of yourself for fear of what others may think of you? Let’s face it, nobody likes to be judged.

Questions for you to ponder… Are you always showing up as your “truest” self? If not, where can you be more authentically you? What would happen if you stopped people pleasing? (I’m still a work in progress, but waaaay better than I was.)

Here’s a little Mind Body practice to help you gain some clarity…

Close your eyes for a minute or so. Take a few deep breaths.
Simply imagine for a few minutes how freeing it would feel to just be yourself? Fully accepted and safe.

How does that feel in your body?
Notice any physical sensations you may have.

Take another deep breath and when you’re ready, open your eyes again.

How are feeling now? I’d love to know. Please share in the comments or DM me.

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