Mastery in the Art of Living

10/16/2025

Staying calm and connected in unexpected moments can unlock resilience and well-being. When people bring their full presence to their hearts and bodies, wisdom emerges. Grounded presence may be the best gift one can give. Have you felt this?

04/10/2025

We had a phenomenal few days in New Jersey! Thank you to and for being exceptional hosts.

Thank you to for organizing a wonderful evening with the inspirational

Thank you Gloria for sharing your wisdom with my daughter

Much appreciation to all!

02/10/2025

Discover how connecting with your inner self enhances emotional intelligence and resilience. We explore the power of tapping into your wisdom to create positive ripples of well-being in the world. Join us for transformative insights!

02/10/2025

Emotional intelligence (EQ) is a game-changer in professional success. Research shows that individuals with higher EQ are more likely to advance in their careers. Discover how nurturing your EQ can strengthen relationships and improve trust, leading to greater opportunities throughout your life.

09/20/2024

Most of the people I know have been touched by a su***de. Someone they know and loved ended their own life. When my young family friend died from su***de a couple years ago, I wondered what I could do to make a difference in a young adult's life. Today, I'm helping organize this event for people who love a young person who is struggling.

Then, I didn't know what to say or who to turn to for ways to help highly sensitive young people. Now, I'm grateful I can refer these resources from The Wellness Universe Take My Hand Support Series to heart-led leaders who love young people going through dark times.

Take My Hand: Supporting Youth
Friday, September 27, 11amET / 10amCT / 8amPT
Free to attend.
Register https://bit.ly/WUTakeMyHandSupportSeries

Thank you Circles Of Inspiration by Anna Pereira Founder of Thewellnessuniverse.com for the inspiration to hold this event. Thank you to our expert speakers Gayle Michelle Nowak, Judy Giovangelo, Dr. Joshua Stein PrairieCare Psychiatrist and our event host Lisa Bonta Sumii

NAMI ***depreventionmonth

In recognition of Su***de Prevention Month, we turn our hearts and attention to youth su***de prevention. On September 27th, we gather as a

09/06/2024

Day 6 - Sober September Caffeine Detox
I started this cleanse because my inner wisdom guided me to. No headaches or detox symptoms. What I've noticed so far is I'm not feeling the fire. Tea and coffee are in the Fire element and I wasn't aware that I was getting my fire from an external source rather than igniting my own internal fire.

I learned to drink caffeinated beverages early in the day and not after 5pm or my sleep would be interrupted. Balancing Fire and sleep.

Caffeinated tea in the morning and afternoon has been a lovely energy boost.

I love the ritual of making and enjoying a cup of hot tea. There's an entire zen practice on the art of tea making. So I know I'm not addicted to a crazy substance. I just notice a dependency that I want to be mindful of.

What I'm missing is the taste of bitter. I don't want my tea to taste sweet or sour. I've found a Reishi Mushroom tea that is sort of filling that role. I'm going to look for a Decaf Green. Maybe mix with lemon peel and ginger root?

Does anyone have suggestions on non-caffeinated Fire Element hot beverages? Ellen Overaa

Tea ceremony photo thanks to Melinda McPherson Peterson

Thanks for the inspiration Bonnie Sheldon

08/17/2024

Hey local readers! Minnesota authors fair at the Northtown Mall in Blaine. We’re here until 3pm. My books are personal growth and wellness. Other genres include mysteries, children’s, adoption, trauma recovery, and more. Stop by to add to your summer reading collection.
The Wellness Universe

07/03/2024

How to Activate Resilience by Staying Grounded
Sit with your tailbone on the ground. Listen to the sounds around you. Notice what your eyes are seeing. Feel into the energy of the earth beneath you. That’s how we will get through this challenging time.

05/21/2024

During this May Mental Health Awareness Month, pause to reflect on your internal structure. What are your non-negotiable core values around which you can pivot when the external structure changes? Which it will.

Strengthen your internal structure so you can weather change. Read more in this article.

When we adopt an improvisational approach to life, partly planned and partly spontaneous, we can become more resilient and resourceful.

03/07/2024

♾️ Embody the Dream - Refinding the flow - again.
I noticed the other day I stepped into and through a cloud of fear. I celebrated that I didn’t get stuck there. Which sometimes happens.

Yesterday and today I’m noticing a cloud of annoyance. Honestly, I could stay here. I could hop into blame. The tech glitch was not my fault.

But I know that blame is to protect me from feeling embarrassment and shame. I don’t want to hang out in the blame shame game.

I’m calling in the highest and best version of me. How would she respond?

I choose to align with right timing, right action, right relationship.

Wanna hang out there with me?