Posts tagged hope
Spring Into Action: Find Your Green Growing Edge
Spring Into Action: Find Your Green Growing Edge

Spring is known as the season of rebirth and awakening which can also be associated with discomfort or “labor pains.” There is a stirring beneath the surface, a rumbling from within, the sense that things are shaking up. There is a distinct shift in the air, an expression of restlessness, a need to stretch and move, a longing for change. Similar to what happens in nature, when we begin to feel grumblings of restlessness, discontent or stuckness, this also indicates regeneration, emergence, and transformation. Whether that means stepping into the unknown, facing our doubts or fears, cultivating the seedlings of our creative aspirations, or nudging ourself out onto that green growing edge, we are called to take action.

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Self-DiscoveryErin Masontransition, transformation, spring, seasonal, hope, motivation, pandemic, reset, reorient, inspiration, creativity, values, self-exploration, self-awareness, emergence, challenge, aspirations, curiosity, decisions, discovery, empowerment, growth, liberate, nature, orientation, opportunity, openness, perspective, resilience, truth, trust, purpose, authentic life, wellness, awareness, expansion, exploration
~~ Expanding Inside Out: Part 2 ~~ Why and How to Open
~~ Expanding Inside Out: Part 2 ~~ Why and How to Open

As we enter into the holidays, we may find ourselves challenged to be around people with whom we disagree. We seem to increasingly judge those who don’t think, believe, or vote like us, and lash out against one another based on vaccination status, political affiliation, and personal priorities. Life is not binary. It’s not as simple as good vs. bad, right vs. wrong, black vs. white, blue vs. red, you vs. me. Life is a continuum of experiences and perspectives. How can we challenge ourselves to imagine what it’s like to see through another person’s eyes? Empathy is the art of figuratively stepping into another person’s shoes, and imagine what it’s like to be them. The ability to imagine an experience outside of our own helps to connect us with compassion. Compassion is the bridge to our shared experiences and our common humanity. In this article, consider four questions to inspire an expanded perspective, an abundant mindset, and curious compassion…

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People and RelationshipsErin Masonadversity, authentic life, ambiguity, aspirations, connection, compassion, choices, empowerment, empathy, growth, gratitude, healthy relationships, hope, intention, letting go, liberate, opportunity, courage, paradox, practice, perspective, resilience, trust, transformation, vulnerability, strength, love, openness, expansion, curiosity, abundance, mindset, security, equanimity, values
Quarantine Adventures: Reinventing Ourselves Post-Pandemic
Quarantine Adventures: Reinventing Ourselves Post-Pandemic

With COVID and the resulting quarantine, this past year has been a foreign experience— a metaphorical journey to an uncharted territory and unknown world. Everything came to a sudden halt in ways most people have never seen before. We were thrust into isolation, navigating uncertainty and juggling new roles and responsibilities. Now, as more people become vaccinated and we slowly approach the possibility of life post-pandemic, there are sentiments of ambivalence about resuming “normal” life again. Consider these five questions to reflect on your experience and redefine your priorities as you resume life after quarantine.

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Navigating BalanceErin Masonculture, discovery, empowerment, equanimity, gratitude, healthy choices, opportunity, hope, perspective, resilience, transformation, transition, adversity, wellness
The Power of a Broken Heart
The Power of a Broken Heart

It may seem unusual to write an article about heartbreak in honor of Valentine’s Day, but somehow it feels fitting considering the experience of the last year. The impact of chronic stress, self-neglect (poor diet, sedentary lifestyle), and lack of social connection (supportive relationships) all contribute to poor cardiovascular health. As much as we may be susceptible to heartbreak or heart disease, we are also full of potential for heart fortifying and heart healing. We can support the heart, not only through improved lifestyle choices, but also in recognizing and honoring the profound power it holds. Discover three simple ways to connect to the heart and why it’s important…

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Cultivating WellnessErin Masonadversity, breakup, connection, discovery, emotion, empowerment, yoga, heart, heartbreak, healing, love, loss, mindfulness, hope, perseverance, resilience, strength, trust, vulnerability, breathe, confidence
Finding Connection in Chaos
Finding Connection in Chaos

We are in this together. I see it written in sidewalk chalk and on handmade posters in front of homes and businesses throughout my neighborhood. We are confined to our homes in our respective corners of the planet, yet we are more interconnected, more interdependent, more united than ever as a human community. As citizens of the world, we have suddenly found ourselves facing a common struggle. If we pause to recognize we are experiencing a significant moment in history, we might ask ourselves, how do we want to make it matter? How can we see this strange and stressful time as an opportunity to make it mean something?

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Cultivating WellnessErin Masonadversity, connection, community, current events, discovery, empowerment, loss, opportunity, hope, perspective, resilience, relationships, transformation