Frickin Happy

09/02/2021

to the ADL website "Reading books is a great opening to talk about identity, diversity, bias and social justice. ADL’s collection includes excellent picture, chapter and young adult books. Our featured Books of the Month come with discussion guides for teachers and families."

The Best Kid Lit on Bias, Diversity and Social Justice.

08/18/2021

There is a lot that is heavy with the world today and also a lot that is beautiful. Perspective is a big part of . Practicing is one of the best ways to change perspective. You can do a lot of research online on how to cultivate gratitude in your life. One of the more simpler ways you can find is to change your thinking from "got (have) to" to "get to". For example changing "I have to go pickup my kids from school and go grocery shopping" to "I get to go pickup my kids from a day of learning and I get to have fresh food". (Source: Instagram David Choe https://www.instagram.com/davidchoe/?hl=en and other related articles online)
We encourage you to see where you can change your mindset a little bit over time and to see where you can perhaps take actionable steps. Below is a screenshot of David Choe's gratitude video post and some ways you may be able to support with Haiti and Afghanistan. If you are able to donate it's always good to do a little research about a trusted charity.
Sending everyone positive vibes

08/12/2021

It is the journey that makes you beautiful. Appreciate ALL of it.

08/10/2021

Your Question: Why does it feel so difficult to find balance now, even though things might seem easier with so much remote work?

Our Response: Things seem out of balance because they ARE out of balance. We've been forced to bring our work home with us. Home is our safe space, it's where we go AFTER work to decompress, spend time with our families, relax in front of the tv, put music on and dance around, dream our dreams, and it feels good, it's good energy. We look forward to going to home.
Unless you work for yourself, even if you absolutely love your job, you are still at the command of others, on someone else's time and dollar, still building someone else's dream, no matter where you perform your work from. Although we may not always feel stressed, the energy we create when at work is much more hectic, forceful, uncomfortable, it doesn't always feel as good.
A suggestion might be to create a work space separate from the areas in your home where you relax or enjoy being. If you can not create an area, try moving to different areas of your home throughout your 'work day'. Speaking of 'work day,' keep the same work hours as you would at the office. There is no need to work overtime just out of convenience. Try taking your computer out to a park or a new coffee shop. If that is not possible, try going 'out' after work. Get out of the house for a bit, end your day and then come back home. And remember, all of this is only temporary. Times will change again and we will have to find new ways to change along with it. Have fun and enjoy the ride.

Thoughts?

Message us your questions. What's on your heart and mind?

08/04/2021

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"Committed to giving back, a portion of our natural yoga mat sales are given to Center for Community Solutions, a San Diego-based organization committed to ending relationship and sexual violence by being a catalyst for caring communities and social justice."

Yoga4Good is an eco-friendly, mission-driven yoga mat company based out of San Diego, CA that donates to organizations doing good in the world. Check out the yoga mats online.

08/02/2021

Scary huh? So are all the things we keep bottled up. What's been on your mind lately? Sometimes we need a little outside perspective to see things clearly. We are here to help. Message us anything on your heart or mind and every TUESDAY we will use our knowledge and personal experience to guide you as best we can.

08/01/2021

To piggy back off of yesterday's post, not only are the outdoors good for the soul, Mother Nature can be a great place to mediate and connect with something greater than yourself. Being outside and using your senses to really take in whats all around you can help to bring you back to center.

If you can't make it outside today, maybe use this picture and visualize yourself sitting over on the bank watching the water stream by and listening to the sounds of water drops jumping from ripple to ripple. Maybe you visualize yourself sitting among the pines, taking in their sweet aroma and observing as a variety of woodland creatures make their homes. Maybe you are standing on top of that ice capped mountain breathing in the crisp air and standing silently against a bright blue sky and soft white clouds.

What are some of your favorite outdoor meditation locations?

This pic was also taken by our girl MJ at Mount Rainer National Park.

07/31/2021

Ahhh Mother Nature. Absolutely stunning. Experiencing the beauty and authenticity of the outdoors is so soothing for the soul.

This pic is courtesy of our dear friend MJ and was taken just a few days ago at Snoqualmie Falls in Snoqualmie, Washington.

07/30/2021

Well we know what's for dinner on this !

This site, Healthy Fitness Meals, is fantastic! It's very user friendly, has so many options and everything is so tasty. We often have a hard time balancing life and food is very much a part of it. Trying to eat healthy on a schedule can be difficult. Thanks to great recipes like these, it can a bit easier. Enjoy!

This easy-to-make grilled buffalo chicken salad is loaded with fresh veggies, lean protein, and simple toppings like blue cheese.

07/29/2021

Its about the joy we can bring to other people. When we properly take care of ourselves, our personal light brightens and is then reflected back onto others.

"Sunflowers are unique in that they have the ability to provide energy in the form of nourishment and vibrancy—attributes which mirror the sun and the energy provided by its heat and light. Sunflowers are known for being “happy” flowers, making them the perfect gift to bring joy to someone's (or your) day."
(https://www.proflowers.com/blog/history-and-meaning-of-sunflowers)

Be a sunflower! 🌻

07/29/2021

Let us help you find your own happiness. We offer a variety of services to awaken and nurture the mind, body, and soul. Call to book an assessment and discover which services may benefit you!

07/29/2021

Many people turned to baking during the Pandemic. According to the BHG article (posted in the comments section below) "Mounting scientific evidence proves that baking is one of the best forms of self-care."
In previous Woke Wednesdays, we spoke about the evidence that volunteering can also increase .
This week we put them both together to tell you about For Goodness Cakes a nonprofit organization that match volunteers to bake birthday cakes for youth in the foster care system. Check out their website

Spread love, joy, and frosting! :)