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So much has been happening in the world these last few weeks. It seems like things are moving so quickly and it can be hard to keep track. With all of the people struggling right now in different places and in the backdrop of the ongoing pandemic, it can be normal to wake up some days feeling heavy and falling asleep with even more weight on our shoulders and in our hearts.

This month I invite you to explore a core aspect we all carry - the dreamer. We all have this creative and playful aspect within us, starting from when we are children. It is the part of us that gets to dream, to vision, to create. This is the part of our souls which embraces play, spontaneity and exploration. 

The shortening days are a time for reflection and pause. More often this winter, I feel the wish to cocoon, to wrap myself in comfort and care while feeling all the feelings. When I really sit down with myself, I realize that there is so much to be grateful for in this past year.

We often seek out mindfulness practice as something to do when we’re overwhelmed. It is true that when you can notice and shift your attention intentionally, it feels possible to cope with the most challenging life experiences. Kindly or curiously noticing things as they arise in the moment lets you appreciate joyous moments even in the midst of pain.

So much grounding and release showed up at our RESTORE event this past weekend, along with some real big JOY!!! The sunshine, the leaves on the ground, feeling safe connection with others, and easing into rest  without responsibilities to focus on were just some of the magical ingredients weaving together an afternoon of healing.

A few weeks ago, during a heartfelt photo shoot with Joy Coach Jillian Schecher, the Chiron archetype showed up when pulling cards from Linda Kohanov’s Way of The Horse series. The cards center on equine archetypes for self-discovery and revealing what needs to be known here and now.

How would intentionally focusing on the present moment experience help [...]