Category: Health and Wellness
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Devil Wears Prada 2: How a One-Minute Trailer Became My Therapist
I felt nostalgic, curious, and of a bit of “what are they doing with this sequel?” energy. By Katie Rea — spiritual director, writer, and companion for those listening deeply to life as it is. Mixed Emotions About the Sequel I caught a short preview of The Devil Wears Prada 2 yesterday, and I felt…
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Mercy at the Dentist: A Tale of Cracks, Courage, and Cold Thingies
“Blessed are the cracked, for they let in the light.” — Groucho Marx (or at least attributed to him) After a week of tooth pain and denial, I finally bit the bullet (yes, pun is intended, thank you) and made the dreaded call to my dentist. This is not a decision I take lightly. I…
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The Ripple Effect: How Receiving Support Leads to Paying It Forward
In a world of kindness and compassion, every act of support creates a ripple effect, inspiring others to do the same. Receiving support can lead to paying it forward, which spreads positivity and goodwill throughout our communities. In my years in the healthcare field, I have noticed a great number of people who refused to…
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The Power of Walking: A Pathway to Health and Wellness
Walking: The Simple Exercise that Packs a Punch I have a never-ending check list of all the things I “ought to” and “should have” done. The holidays tend to amplify this list and add an approaching deadline. I had also been cooped up in the house for a few days straight due to a few…
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Why Meditation Should be a Ritual for a Healthy Lifestyle (Part 2)
“For people looking to nurture a contemplative way of life, James Finley counsels ‘Find your contemplative practice and practice it.’” Richard Rohr What do we search for in life? What do we desire? Health? Wealth? Peace? So often, we reach out to all the external places and positions to make us happy. We seek wealth…
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Why Meditation Should be a Ritual for a Healthy Lifestyle (Part 1)
“You have a treasure within you that is infinitely greater than anything the world can offer.” -Eckhart Tolle Last week I mentioned several types of meditations. People reached out to me asking what some of these meditations were or how to do them. Meditation in its simplest form is simply a way of calming our…
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Harnessing Quirks: Exploring the Untapped Possibilities
“Believe in your infinite potential. Your only limitations are those you set upon yourself.” Roy T. Bennett Do you consider your quirks a curse or are they untapped potential? I can’t seem to simply walk through a beautiful area. My camera usually comes out and I shoot images from different perspectives. I play with angles…
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Conversation with a Life Coach
“How are you taking care of yourself?” “What makes you come alive?” Abby Buter “Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” Howard Thurman As I complete my education in Spiritual Direction, I am visualizing what…
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Becoming Your Own Health Advocate
“Health is a state of complete harmony of the body, mind, and spirit.” B.K.S. Iyengar In my past career as a Community Health Worker, I encouraged people to actively participate in their health care needs. I’m sharing my story below to encourage people to be their own health advocates. We have the power to take…
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Tips for Managing Travel Anxiety
“If you think adventure is dangerous, try routine, it’s lethal.” Paulo Coelho I have the heart of a traveler. Even as I am writing this, I am 700 miles from home in a hotel room with a view of the river. I love exploring new places and meeting people. Even if we just go two…
