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Focus on finding your power this morning. What gives you (physical and mental) strength to overcome some of life’s biggest challenges?
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The Eyes 👀 of a Cat 🐱 Cats are always watching and learning about their environment and looking at our reactions to things. Pupil Sizes Since cats do not see well in brightness or total darkness, their pupils change according to the lighting conditions. A cat’s normal (or neutral) pupil size may vary according to
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Healthy Recipe of the Week If you’re like me and prefer a vegan or vegetarian protein source, this bowl of greatness may be your next best bite! You can use three cups of whatever vegetables you have on hand, and prepare them whatever way you prefer: steamed, sautéed, or roasted. If wheat berries aren’t your thing,
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What is a mantra? A mantra is an influential, dynamic affirmation or phrase that can support focus and relaxation. Mantras can start with “I am…” I am calm. I am relaxed. I am happy. I am loved. What mantra can you add? One of my favorite mantras is “Ebb and flow, come and go” from Kristin McGee‘s 5-minute guided
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How to use your body to soothe your mind. Calm Practice 🫨Somatic Shaking 🫨 When we experience a shock, upset or trauma, one of the body’s natural responses is to shake. This motion can help release energy, which ‘completes’ the stress response and regulates the nervous system. Intentional shaking can dissolve stress and move the nervous
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The Eyes 👀 of a Cat 🐱 Cats are always watching and learning about their environment and looking at our reactions to things. One type of cats’ eyes that I’ll share today is a playful, hunting stare. This type of stare is usually followed by an ambush move or pounce. Visual Signs Intense wide-eyed stare
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Healthy Recipe of the Week Memorial Day weekend, or the ‘unofficial start of summer’, is often filled with a buffet of not-so-healthy food choices such as, creamy, rich, greasy, or fried options. For a lighter, more healthful meal, toss a piece of salmon on the grill topped with fresh mango salsa. If you prefer a
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How to use your body to soothe your mind. Calm Practice 💪🏻Arm Squeezes💪🏻 Oftentimes when life gets overwhelming we can feel disconnected from our bodies. The gentle pressure in this relaxation technique can help us feel grounded in and connected to our bodies again. Here’s how! Use your right hand to gently squeeze down the
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Tonight is Seattle Humane Society‘s biggest annual fundraiser, Tuxes & Tails Gala. As an active volunteer in their Cat Care Enrichment (CCE) program, today I am honoring this region leading organization in animal adoption, education and welfare with a short Happy Caturday post. * The Eyes 👀 of a Cat 🐱 Cats are always watching
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Healthy Recipe of the Week The unofficial start of summer is next weekend. When summer hits and the heat soars, I love a cool, refreshing, and healthful treat! Do you remember Creamsicle Bars? A popsicle with an icy orange outer layer and a creamy filling inside. Delicious! Many fun childhood memories come to mind savoring a
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