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Embracing the Joy of Generosity
During the holiday season, especially, we hear and talk a lot about giving and generosity. Shoot, Thanks giving instructs us to give thanks! But what do we mean and – more importantly – how do we show up in a giving or generous spirit? What is Generosity? While generosity is typically associated with giving, the two are not mutually exclusive. We can give without being generous, and we can be generous without needing to give beyond our capacity. Generosity transcends simply

lilyhshanks
Dec 23 min read


Don't Get Holi-Dazed! Make a Plan
With the holidays just around the corner, I’m hearing the usual cocktail of emotions from clients and friends alike: excitement and overwhelm, anticipation and anxiety, and lots of concern over “how will I ever get everything done?!” Yes, ‘tis the season of jolliness and joy, giving and receiving gifts, and making memories with friends and family. Yet the holidays also pack a not-so-festive punch for many people. Some may already be struggling, for example, with depression

lilyhshanks
Oct 244 min read
Why do you struggle to change?
One way to define resistance is: “the refusal to accept or comply with something; the attempt to prevent something by action or argument.”...

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Acceptance is key.
How would your life improve if you accepted yourself, exactly as you are today? Regardless of whether you identify as spiritual or...

lilyhshanks
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Just Start.
What is one, tiny action that you could take right now that would make you feel better inside? Is that dirty coffee cup you left in the...

lilyhshanks
Apr 14, 20212 min read
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