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

Setting Intentions

“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 Our world is set up in patterns and cycles. Scientists and researchers have proven this to

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December

Celebrating My Choices

“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 is the perfect time of year for you to ponder that question. What did you notice

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November

Being in Gratitude

“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”– Brian Tracy I believe we can all relate to giving thanks, being in gratitude, offering appreciation,

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October

Manifesting SatisfACTION

“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 Do you distract yourself from what you truly desire in life? Often, we make decisions as

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September

Dancing with the Winds of Change

“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 each of the seasons: autumn, winter, spring, and summer. The seasons serve as a beautiful metaphor

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August

Sacred Journey

“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 your core, your true nature. The path begins by seeing all life as sacred and guess

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July

Letting Go

“Whatever the present moment contains, accept it as if you had chosen it. Always work with it, not against it.”– Eckhart Tolle Letting go of someone’s hand, letting go of a loved one who is transitioning from this lifetime. Letting go of upset, anger, and/or sadness. Letting go

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May

Evolving

“Sooner or later all the people of the world will have to discover a way to live together in peace, and thereby transform this pending cosmic elegy into a creative psalm of brotherhood. If this is to be achieved, man must evolve for all human conflict a method

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April

An Inside Job

“Problems are simply feedback on where we need to grow. Where we can shine light into places of ignorance, where we are inhibiting the flow of Life from coming into our life.”– Rev. Michael Beckwith Have you ever taken the time to reflect on nature’s messages being offered

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March

Creating Space

“Space is an inspirational concept that allows you to dream big.” – Peter Diamandis How often do you find yourself saying, “I need to be more organized, focused, and have more time”? Many of you may relate to the nagging thought of desiring to have less clutter! Since

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February

Trusting More

“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do, than by the ones you did do. So, throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the Trade Winds in your sails. Explore, Dream, Discover.”” – Mark Twain What if

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January

Allowing – Be in the moment!

“Keep your dreams alive. Understand that to achieve anything requires faith and belief in yourself, vision, hard work, determination, and dedication. Remember, all things are possible for those who believe.” – Gail Devers Gail Devers is a renowned five-time World Champion track and field sprinter. Gail believed she

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