
“In the solitude of the sky, the eagle finds its truest freedom, teaching us to embrace our own independence.” — Unknown “You are not called to be a canary in a cage....
These reflections explore the same themes at the heart of The Art of Being Nice;
finding your voice, setting boundaries, and choosing fulfillment without losing kindness.

“In the solitude of the sky, the eagle finds its truest freedom, teaching us to embrace our own independence.” — Unknown “You are not called to be a canary in a cage....

“Your task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it.”-Rumi Although there may be many situations in...

A season of hibernation has come to an end. It is time for us to move forward into a new season of life. Nature has such a splendid way of evolving, transitioning,...

“Happiness is not by chance; it is by choice.” – Jim Rohn Take a moment to notice how the outside world impacts your feelings, thoughts, moods, reactions, and the interpretations you give to...

“Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase.– Martin Luther King, Jr. As the months go by, you may be noticing, or even deeply feeling, that...

“Compassion is not a virtue—it is a commitment. It’s not something we have or don’t have-it’s something we choose to practice.” – Brene Brown On a scale from 1–10, how well are...

“Be in love with your life, every minute it.” – Jack Kerouac We often talk about the power of your words and thoughts. But do you believe in the power of numbers?...

“Your presence is the most precious gift you can give to another human being.”– Marshall B. Rosenburgh Have you ever considered that your very presence is a gift, perhaps the greatest one you can...

“Abundance is not something we acquire. It is something we tune into.” – Wayne Dyer Abundance begins not with what we have, but with what we hold in awareness. So often we...

“Life is truly a ride. We’re all strapped in and no one can stop it.”– Jerry Steinfeld Do you remember ever being on a seesaw? Some may have referred to them as teeter-totters. I’m probably...

“You are so much more than you ever could imagine. Everything that has happened in your life until now has been moving you toward awakening your true nature.” – Dr. Sue Morter This summer,...

“My body is my compass, my breath is my guide, and my soul whispers the truth I’ve always known.”– Unknown When You Were Young… Did You Know? Many of us were not...

“The moment you let go of the story, you return to the truth of who you are- Boundless, present and free.” – Unknown No matter where you live, the events unfolding in...

“The moment you trust yourself, you will know how to live.” – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe If Not NOW… WHEN? How many times have you spent your time and energy wondering whether...

“In a world that often rushes by, true friendship is the pause that reminds us we’re not alone.”– Ralph Waldo Emerson We know the world is changing. Take this moment to reflect...

“Your perspective is always limited by how much you know. Expand your knowledge and you will transform your mind.”– Bruce Lipton What you see is not necessarily what others see. We inhabit...

“We’re all here to live a fabulous life…a life of love, truth and joy. We have the power to wake up to that. We have the power to say, I’m not just...

“Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself.”– Leo Tolstoy Many of us set intentions for a desired outcome at the start of the year. Have you...

“If one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to live a life which he has imagined, he will meet with success unexpected in common hours.”– Henry David Thoreau...

“The greatest miracle is not walking on water,but walking on the earth with a heart full of love”– Thich Nhat Hanh What does it look and feel like to celebrate yourself? This...

“Develop an attitude of gratitude and give thanks for everything that happens to you, knowing that every step forward is a step to achieving something bigger and better than your current situation”–...

“If one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to live a life which he has imagined, he will meet with success unexpected in common hours.”– Henry David Thoreau...

“The secret to change it to focus all your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new.”– Socrates Living in the Northeast prompts me to awaken and delight in...

“The only Journey is the one within.”-Rainer Maria Rilke I loved Rilke’s quote and his interpretation of the poem “Journey Within.” “As a sacred invitation to reclaim the truth of who you are at...
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