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"Every day, I see something that more or less kill

"Every day, I see something that more or less kills me with delight.” ~ Mary Oliver

#wednesdaywinddown
#mindfulness
#mindfulmoments
#naturebrilliance
#ctcoach
#retreatyourself
#appalachiantrail
#berkshires
#bearmountain
#hikesforthesoul
#wanderandwonder
#gljourneys
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#GLJberkshires
#courageouscreative
#womensretreats
#onlyinconnecticut
#exploretocreate
#litchfieldcounty
#wanderingwomenretreats
#selfcareawareness
#burnoutrecovery
#leadershipcoaching
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#bekindtoyourmind
#outofoffice

I love this Tibetan saying about the power of smal

I love this Tibetan saying about the power of small commitments.

And it got me thinking about incremental ways we can deepen our connections with loved ones, make new friends, and become more than just acquaintances.

This month, how will you "take care of the minutes" in your relationships?

Here are 3 ideas:

🪬 Schedule connection time on your calendar. And then do your best to stick to your plan! (I see you, over-committers 😉 and I know you can stretch here.)

🪬 Widen your circle. Make an effort to step out of your comfort zone. Maybe you could strike up a conversation with a new neighbor? Trade jokes with your barista or the check-out person at the grocery? (Extroverts, feel free to support your introvert pals here. :-))

🪬 Start small. Even a 10-minute phone chat or a quick text exchange can make a difference in the quality of your relationships.

What about you? How and with who will you invest your connection minutes this month?

Want more ideas like these?

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“The leaf has a song it….The song you heard si

“The leaf has a song it….The song you heard singing in the leaf when you were a child is still singing.” ~ Mary Oliver

🍁 Are you listening? 🍂

#maryoliver
#maryoliverpoetry
#contemplativelife
#mindfulness
#liveinspired
#creativecoaching
#litchfieldhills
#naturecoaching
#findyourmedicineinthewoods
#wisewordstoliveby

Listen up! Today is International Day of Listening

Listen up! Today is International Day of Listening. ⁣

⁣As far as I’m concerned, every day can and should be a day of listening.⁣
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As a #certified #professional coach, I spend a lot of time listening.

Listening helps us build trust, avoid misunderstandings, resolve conflict, and co-exist in healthy ways.
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The good news is everyone — including YOU — can learn to be a better listener! ⁣
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🪬 Scroll through and then tell us: Which skill will you focus on today? this week? ⁣
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🪁 Let me know in the comments and let’s support each other in becoming better listeners⁣
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Lately, my #moxie signal has been coming in loud a

Lately, my #moxie signal has been coming in loud and clear.

I’ve seen the word in a job ad for the work I do. In books I’m reading and shows I’ve binged. It’s showed up on stage and even on the bathroom door of a coffee shop.

Naturally, the #wordgeek in me was compelled to look up the meaning.

🪁 energy, pep, spunk
🎯 determination, grit
💪 courage, nerve, guts

And!!! Check out this, from Merriam-Webster:
“It takes … moxie to pull up roots and go to a land where the culture and probably the language are totally foreign.” — M. J. McClary

If you know anything about me, my life and #expatadventures, my work as a #creativecoach , and creator and host of #retreatsfortheculturallycurious , you know “moxie” fits me to a T.

🪬 Are you ready to dial up your own moxie and go after your dreams?

👉 Subscribe to my newsletter and find out how to work with me at link in bio.

P.S. “When you’ve got moxie, you need the clothes to match.” Right, @merriamwebster ? ;-)

“Maybe the desire to make something beautiful is

“Maybe the desire to make something beautiful is the piece of God that is inside each of us.”~Mary Oliver

🍽 a delicious meal
🎶 a happy tune
🌻 a handpicked bouquet
🤝 a kind gesture
🪁 a quiet moment

What beauty will you make today?

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