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Happy Caturday 🐱
The Sounds 👂🏻of a Cat 🐱 Domestic cats can make more than 100 different sounds! Here are some common sounds. Purring Audible Signs A closed-mouth sound, similar to a rhythmic rumble. What Your Cat May Be Feeling or Doing: Content Happy to be in a warm and familiar environment or situation Requesting something (often with…
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Mindful Monday
How to use your body to soothe your mind. Calm Practice Mindful Cup of Tea A lovely little mindful moment we can weave into our every day lives. Here’s how! Sit in a comfy and cozy chair with a cuppa*. Witness your body: the feeling of your back against your seat; your feet gently resting…
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In Loving Memory… Always remembered.
Cali, today marks one year since your kidney disease carried you over the rainbow bridge. Since that tearful day, there has not been one day that I do not miss you. I think about you and our many happy times together every day. While a two month old kitten joined your sister, Minimi and I…
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Welcome April
This month, focus on inviting people into your life and nurturing social connections.
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Mindful Monday
How to use your body to soothe your mind. Calm Practice Focus Switching This powerful practice can train our ability to switch our focus and discover which type of mindful focal point works best for us. Here’s how! Notice a niggle or (physical) pain in your body or an uncomfortable emotion you are experiencing, or…
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Mindful Monday
How to use your body to soothe your mind. Calm Practice Full Body Relaxation This progressive muscle relaxation practice can be an effective way to relax our whole bodies and send us off to sleep or when we need a calming break on a busy, stressful day. Try this exercise in bed or on the…
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Foodie Friday
Healthy Recipe of the Week A Mediterranean Greek twist on Guacamole! 🥑 Ingredients 4 Avocados (cubed) 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice 1 Garlic Clove (minced) 1/2 cup Red Onion (chopped) 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano 1 tablespoon Flat Leaf Parsley (chopped) 1 tablespoon Fresh Dill (chopped) 1 tablespoon Kalamata Olives (diced) For the Garnish: 2 tablespoons Fat-Free…
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Mindful Monday
How to use your body to soothe your mind. Calm Practice Drop Your Armor Isometric muscle relaxation teaches us the difference between tension and relaxation. Try this exercise when you are feeling stressed or anxious. Hold each muscle group tense for seven (7) seconds then release, allowing it to feel heavy. Visualize tension melting away…
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Foodie Friday
Healthy Recipe of the Week Most of the recipes I’ve posted recently have been food. So, here is a drink recipe to spice (or sweeten) things up! Note, you can prepare this recipe as a smoothie bowl by creating a thicker consistency (blend less) and eating with a spoon. Peanut Butter, Banana, and Chia Smoothie Ingredients 1…
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Mindful Monday
How to use your body to soothe your mind. Calm Practice 3️⃣ 5-4-3-2-1 A tool to support your mind with a countdown to a calm state. Here’s how! Notice: 𝟓 things you can see 👀 Look for interesting textures, tiny details, or patterns of light or color. 𝟒 things you can feel ✋🏻Notice physical sensations or move about your…
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