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BEING IN THE VERTICAL
In a Movement and Mindfulness™ certification course, our trainer, Leah Kalish, MA, taught us about “being in the Vertical versus Horizontal.” She was speaking to the idea of self-care. That it behooves every teacher or parent or caregiver to make taking care of oneself a priority, even before attending to our children. Just like those oxygen masks in airplanes!
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WINTER SOLSTICE RITUAL–
Honoring the Darkness and Welcoming the Light
For the Northern Hemisphere, Winter Solstice (Dec 21) marks Nature’s darkest time and its eventual return to light. One way to embody making peace with the darkness is to create your own Winter Solstice ritual. The ritual I did with my family was truly one of my most memorable moments together this winter.
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INDIGENOUS PEOPLES MONTH-
Beyond Land Acknowledgements
With the rise of land acknowledgments and various ways Native American arts and culture have been reintroduced to mainstream American consciousness, more people are aware and interested in how they can be better allies and more educated about Indigenous issues. Sometimes just trying to figure out which term is the best to use, can stop the most well-meaning novice in their tracks.
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WELCOME TO SOULSHINE LIFE –
What’s in a name?
The SoulShine Life means to let that which is not easily seen be visible; to live your brightest life by letting your true self be seen & expressed. The definition of Soul is the spiritual and emotional energy of humans and animals. (*Oxford language definition) While not material or visible, it is definitely felt and…
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