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.
“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 world can feel overwhelming and often beyond our understanding. Every individual and group seems to
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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,
“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
“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
“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