Monthly Reflections

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.

January

The Power of Numbers

“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? Did you know that in both spiritual and Vedic traditions, 2025 is considered a pivotal turning point, centering

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December

Presence Versus Presents

“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 offer? In a world that often measures love by what we do, give, or produce, we

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November

Living in Abundance Is Not About Numbers

“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 look outside ourselves, measuring worth by symbols and numbers that can never reflect our true essence.

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October

Is Life Filling You Up?

“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 dating myself since I haven’t seen one in decades, let alone been on one. Still, the

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September

Shifting Sands

“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, I had the wonderful opportunity to spend time at the ocean. Standing at the water’s edge,

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August

Are You Listening

“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 taught the significance of the energy within our bodies and the powerful impact it has on

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June

Being the Leader of Love

“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 or not you should say something? Waited for someone else to decide? Resisted what was being said? When

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May

Friendship

“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 on how you have changed. Your essence—the love that you are—is truth. And… you are not the same

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April

Perspective

“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 parallel worlds shaped by our beliefs and experiences. Have you ever been in a situation where

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March

Everyday Miracles

“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 here to survive, I’m here to live my most miraculous life.”– Marci Shimoff When I feel

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February

Power of Nine

“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 set yours? It’s not too late! Are you ready to heal? To let go of past

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