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How I Find Joy Even in the Midst of Life’s Chaos

Joy is…. Getting Real!

There are times in our lives when we get so caught up in the chaos of life, that we get sucked into that chaos and forget the little things that can bring joy into our lives. Think of all the emotions and feelings that chaos can bring – fear, stress, mistrust in the future, worry, and more.

A few years ago, at work, I found myself caught up in nearly all of these emotions, and it took a few words from another person to snap my mind out of the vortex of chaos and provide me with the distance and perspective to reflect and re-evaluate not just my situation but the emotions I attached to the chaos. I truly understood that it was the emotions and feelings I attached to the chaos that was bringing unhappiness to my life. Continue reading “How I Find Joy Even in the Midst of Life’s Chaos”

Becoming Our Own Hero: Lessons Learned from a Disney Princess

“I am Merida, and I’ll be shooting for my own hand.” ~ Merida, BRAVE, 2012

How often do we feel like we need to be rescued? Where do we look to find solutions to our problems? In the movie Brave, Princess Merida decides to “fight the system” and compete for her own hand in marriage.Against her mother’s wishes, she participates in and wins the archery competition between the young men from the other clans whose families accepted the invitation to marry the young princess. What lesson can we learn from this character? What is it about Merida and her actions that can teach us to be brave in our own lives?

During the story, Merida feels the most freedom when she is out in nature, living in the moment on her “princess duty-free” days. Here, we learn the importance of maintaining our connection with nature, of learning to appreciate every moment, and to bask in the joy that each day brings. Even after her mom is turned into a bear, the pair experiences the most joy when out in nature enjoying each moment together. How can living in the present make us a hero? Continue reading “Becoming Our Own Hero: Lessons Learned from a Disney Princess”

Attract the Energy of Love with Feng Shui: Setting Up Your Bedroom

Why is the setup of your bedroom important in feng shui? First of all, most people spend about 1/3 of their time in the bedroom.It is the spot where our bodies and minds balance, recover, rejuvenate and more every day. It is essential that our bedrooms to be a place where we feel physically, mentally and emotionally safe – a place where we can be ourselves and express ourselves. Our bedroom is also a symbol of our inner self. Who you are and what you desire for your life to be like should be reflected in this heart of your home.

While the design of each person’s bedroom should be unique to that person’s needs and desires, here’s a list of 5 tips to start with in your bedroom: Continue reading “Attract the Energy of Love with Feng Shui: Setting Up Your Bedroom”