“There came a time when the risk to remain tight in the bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.”- Anaïs Nin What gifts do you possess? What strengths do you have that can benefit others and help you continue to grow and exapand as a human. How can we collectively all…
Author: Holly Swenson
CULTIVATE HAPPINESS.
“Happiness cannont be traveled to, owned, earned, worn or consumed. Happiness is the spiritual experience of living every minute with love, grace and gratitude.” -Denis Waitley Happiness is a practice. This feeling and state of being takes work and thoughtful intention. It is easy to bounce from one emotion to the next throughout the day…
NOURISH YOURSELF.
“An empty lantern provides no light. Self-care is the fuel that allows your light to shine brightly.”- Unknown Taking time to nourish your spirit is one of the greatest gifts you can give to yourself (and truly to those around you). I have learned in order to fill the cups of others I must first…
COMMUNITY.
“Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much.”- Helen Keller What does community mean to you? How can you invite more community into your life? Feeling like you are part of something bigger can greatly impact your sense of well-being and self worth. Being a conscious member of your community or…
FIND STILLNESS.
“Choosing stillness in the midst of chaos is the path toward living in peace.”- Deepak Chopra So many things in our lives pull us away from our natural state of just being, rather we are inundated with a million to-do’s and forget how to just be. In allowing stillness into your life you create a…
BE HUMBLE.
“Humility is the essence of love and intelligence; it is not an achievement.”- Jiddu Krishnamurti Sharing knowledge with others can be a priceless gift you give or receive. Expand your own self awareness, recognize when it’s best to speak and when it’s best to listen. Sometimes one can learn far more when they stop speaking…
SPRINKLE LOVE.
“Have only love in your heart for others. The more you see the good in them, the more you will establish good in yourself…”- Paramahansa Yogananda This week is a time for sharing love, expressing love and extending love to others. In making others hearts feel loved you will fill your own heart with that…
NURTURE IMAGINATION.
“I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination. Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world.” – Albert Einstein Imagination is the seed from which creativity and advancement can stem. When was the last time you used your imagination? This is a not just some idea…
LET GO AND RECEIVE.
“When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be. When I let go of what I have, I receive what I need.”- Tao Te Ching Letting go creates space for letting in. Receiving things as they are and being grateful for life just as it is, whether it feels challenging…
INTENTION.
‘If I wanted to make a difference…Wishing for things to change wouldn’t make them change. Hoping for improvements wouldn’t bring them. Dreaming wouldn’t provide all the answers I needed. Vision wouldn’t be enough to bring transformation to me or others. Only by managing my thinking and shifting my thoughts from desire to deeds would I…