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74. Peaceful power. Allow yourself to find comfort with my Ocean Meditation.
73. Nice vs. Kind: What's the difference? An ENCORE recording of a post originally released in March, 2022. Get full access to Balance & Whimsy at livelybalance.substack.com/subscribe
72. March is the month of movement, of breathing, of stretching and reaching.
71. What are you going to declare today? What seeds of desire, opportunity, wild delight and assurance have you conjured?Tell yourself, I know this is going to work out.Remind yourself, I have nourished these thoughts into being.Allow yourself to know you have tended the right path to fulfillment.Breathe, lightly and easily, and feel the solidity of the earth beneath you. The earth is your playmate; it is enamored with your presence against its surface. Let its constant, dedicated strength hold up your passionate and surrendered body.As artist Georgia O'Keeffe says, "You get whatever accomplishment you are willing to declare."Think of the boldness of making a declaration. This is not something one does lightly. But in the promise of a new dawn and a new landscape before and around you, open your heart to your willingness to declare your accomplishments.Tell the sun, "I declare....."Tell the sky, "I declare...."Let your heart say, "I declare....."Feel the unwavering solidity of the earth beneath your feet, absolutely supporting you in your declaration.You are open.You are free.The world is ready for your best self.What accomplishments are you willing to declare?I believe in the promise of this day. I believe in the fulfillment of your wildest declarations. I believe in you.Namaste.This was the very first episode I recorded for this project, a little over a year ago. It feels so nice to revisit it, and to reflect on all I have learned and improved upon in the last 12 months. I am so grateful. For all of it. Get full access to Balance & Whimsy at livelybalance.substack.com/subscribe
70. The seeds we plant in our mind gardens are the stories we tell ourselves.
Consider the idea of ENOUGH today: That you are enough, have enough, and give enough. Consider the idea of accepting enough. That there is more than enough to go around. Someone in your sphere may have a bright and beautiful candle that attracts other people like moths to a bulb. Let them shine that light! Because your flame may be the beacon to which others need to be drawn. Your light is a good light and a beautiful light, especially when you shine it from that place of knowing it's a light that is just right - enough to be received, and enough to ignite the path that can then illuminate others onward. Get full access to Balance & Whimsy at livelybalance.substack.com/subscribe
69. If you plant and nourish a tomato seed, a tomato plant will grow.
68. Malarkey, I say.“Look on the bright side; cheer up; it could be worse” - these statements devalue the worth of our feelings.So when we say things like “positive vibes only!”, it takes away from the authenticity of being. And when we notice that the suppressed emotions have gathered in our spaces and accumulated along our edges, we need to respect ourselves enough to clean house. To sweep away the anxious fear and to dust the corners of accumulated dust bunnies of resentment and worry.As you inhale, bring in fresh, healing, wholesome and cleansing oxygen. And as you exhale, use your breath to sweep away the pent-up corners, to release those things you no longer need to have inside you, taking up space.As you inhale, bring your hands to your heart and feel the potential there, and they way it joyously accepts the light and love you're offering. And as you exhale, release the tight angles that are littered with unspoken regrets.Watch the beautiful video for Sit Around the Fire.Watch, listen, and read more of my musings at Balance and Whimsy on Substack. I've got some super exciting things coming soon! Get full access to Balance & Whimsy at livelybalance.substack.com/subscribe
67. There is so much to be grateful for.My breath. The earth that supports me. The people I meet. The first light of morning. The taste of my favorite meal. Sleep.I am grateful.Notice. The simple, tiny, ever-present things.Namaste. Get full access to Balance & Whimsy at livelybalance.substack.com/subscribe
65. Oh! I get to be grateful. I let the swell of gratitude in my heart grow inside, and it strengthens my bond with my best self. How can gratitude become a part of our daily lives? And, why should it?"I don't have to chase extraordinary moments to find happiness - it's right in front of me if I'm paying attention and practicing gratitude." - Brene Brown Get full access to Balance & Whimsy at livelybalance.substack.com/subscribe
62. Hygge is warmth, comfort, serenity, and charm. ☕️Hygge is a way to stay connected to everyday simplicity .... and to one another. Get into the spirit of hygge by allowing yourself to envision getting totally comfy and cozy. Wrap a sweater up to your chin, pet your dog, crawl under your down comforter, and come into the idea of cozy, simple, happiness. Join me for a meditation that invites comfort and joy. Get full access to Balance & Whimsy at livelybalance.substack.com/subscribe
61. To be cozy is to be contentTo feel connected is to feel secure
60. Gratitude. This week, next week, and forever.This one is sacred, y'all.Today, I invite you to dedicate 30 minutes to a meditative practice of gratitude.I incorporate the 7 chakras into this practice, and invite you to experience the ability to bring awareness into all the aspects of our lives for which we can be grateful.You don't have to know anything about yoga, or chakras, or energy points in the body.You only have to allow your mind, breath, and body to touch base with thankfulness, and to receive the bounty that is provided for us when we focus on the intention of gratitude.In this recorded meditation, we will touch base with our chakras:Root Chakra: stability, groundedness, the color redSacral Chakra: pleasure, creativity, the color orangeSolar Plexus Chakra: will, determination, the color yellowHeart Chakra: love, compassion, the color greenThroat Chakra: communication, voice, the color blueThird Eye Chakra: intuition, awareness, the color purpleCrown Chakra: spirituality, higher knowledge, the color white Get full access to Balance & Whimsy at livelybalance.substack.com/subscribe
59. Some say that the falling autumn leaves are a good reminder for us to let dead things go.I say, baring our bareness allows us to let authentic things in.May we choose what feels right when we are at our most vulnerable. Get full access to Balance & Whimsy at livelybalance.substack.com/subscribe
58. We may not be in the same boat, but we are in the same sea.As human as it is to want to feel in control, it's also within us to find trust that we are all in this together. Get full access to Balance & Whimsy at livelybalance.substack.com/subscribe
57. What if everything isn't messed up right now? What if everything is going to be okay?A Joyful Affirmation for Embracing Optimism
56. Today, let's look for something random that makes us giggle. Sometimes it's nice to not have to find deep inspiration or question “what does it mean?” double-rainbow-guy style. Sometimes, the mundane is where it's at. On this holiday of popular debauchery I declare,Let there be levity. Get full access to Balance & Whimsy at livelybalance.substack.com/subscribe
54. Tiny Burst {3}: The "strangely still pause between summer and autumn, greenery and gold..."It's the most wonderful time of the year.
51. "....It is a serious thingjust to be alive on this fresh morningin the broken world."—from Invitation by Mary OliverThere are so many of us who are glad you made it here this morning. No matter where you meet yourself today, please remember that you are valuable and worthy.Balance & Whimsy is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Balance & Whimsy at livelybalance.substack.com/subscribe
50. Today I'm sharing a meditation from my Stress Less Playshop. Settle in for this audio recording of a meditation to ease you into peace and comfort.This one is a bit longer than most recorded offerings, so make sure you're in a space that you can really allow some dedicated space for quiet reflection.If you would like experience the full recorded Stress Less Playshop, visit this link for access! You can absorb the 90-minute session in bits and pieces, or dedicate a restful hour and 1/2 to quieting your mind and body. Make sure you're in a safe and secure place when you participate; you'll be ready to drift into Lala Land when we're done! Get full access to Balance & Whimsy at livelybalance.substack.com/subscribe
47. Rest is not a sign of weaknessif it's the very thing that makes us strongToday, I invite you to embrace the idea of rest.Pause and reflect. And join me for a live Zoom playshop!An Invitation to RestThe Stress Less Virtual PlayshopJoin me for a 90-minute virtual (Zoom) playshop in which we'll learn ways to quiet our minds, soften our body tension, and allow ourselves some precious, uninterrupted time in a state of Rest.Together, we'll practice methods of- meditation- breath work- gentle movement & stretching- ways to honor body and mind at homeJoin me on September 20. Subscribers will receive a coupon code to join this event for FREE! You can find the Joyful Affirmations Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Your ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ reviews are so VERY appreciated. Thank you! Get full access to Balance & Whimsy at livelybalance.substack.com/subscribe
46. This audio-only offering is a tiny way for me to share one of my self-soothing techniques. I call it my peace pillow. And yes, a giant fly was hovering around my microphone during recording of this episode. He sends his regards. My peace pillow was with me.
45. The fact that I teach goat yoga for a living is the most ludicrous, delightful, and unexpected path that I never saw myself taking. The question I get asked the most these days, when people learn what I do, is “Why?”Join me on a journey of misadventure, the unexpected and genuine joy that is animal husbandry, and a chance to virtually experience a dose of goat therapy. Get full access to Balance & Whimsy at livelybalance.substack.com/subscribe
44. Greeting the day with it, leaving things in it.This one is about the choices we make about what feels best to offload and leave behind - with blessings as appropriate - and set our sights ahead. Get full access to Balance & Whimsy at livelybalance.substack.com/subscribe
38. An opportunity to pause, breathe, and receive clarity
37. Listen now | The energy of joy is contagiousWatch my favorite mood-boosting video"Happiness runs in a circular motionThought is like a little boat upon the seaEverybody is a part of everything anywayYou can have everything if you let yourself be"- Donovan Get full access to Balance & Whimsy at livelybalance.substack.com/subscribe
36. Listen now | ... or at least know Love is your home base“Haz todo con amor.” Do everything with love. Sometimes well-intentioned platitudes can feel like condescending threats, am I right? Get full access to Balance & Whimsy at livelybalance.substack.com/subscribe
35. Things feel delightful for a reason. Get full access to Balance & Whimsy at livelybalance.substack.com/subscribe
33. ... and talk nicely to yourself! Get full access to Balance & Whimsy at livelybalance.substack.com/subscribe
32. Listen now | Come into the beautiful presence that is your breath Please allow me to present a previously-recorded meditation that I made for clients at the YMCA. It has been a bizarre week, and I needed this meditation for myself, as well as for something to share with you. I will be back on track soon. In the meantime, enjoy this podcast-only offering. Get full access to Balance & Whimsy at livelybalance.substack.com/subscribe
31. Respect and reverence meet lightheartedness and joy Get full access to Balance & Whimsy at livelybalance.substack.com/subscribe
30. Our moods are dim... so we shall do what we can Get full access to Balance & Whimsy at livelybalance.substack.com/subscribe
29. Another chance for a wee declaration ✓ Get full access to Balance & Whimsy at livelybalance.substack.com/subscribe
28. A meditation for being fully present Get full access to Balance & Whimsy at livelybalance.substack.com/subscribe
26. Breathe into grace... for thee and for me "If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion."- the Dalai Lama Get full access to Balance & Whimsy at livelybalance.substack.com/subscribe
25. Listen now | Wherein I am tender and vulnerable and amazed
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