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To teach yourself the art of attention and presence is both a difficult and beautiful undertaking. The habits of inattention and absence are strong, yet the experience of life, moment by moment, is precious. – Jeffrey Brantley

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Fall into Balance

October 6, 2025

As we move into the fall season, nature invites us to slow down and find steadiness. The days grow shorter, the air cooler, and the...

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A New Challenge

November 1, 2021

July 20th I was officially diagnosed as a type 1 diabetic. It still feels weird to say out loud. No one in my family is...

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A Real Super Hero

November 12, 2020

Gratitude Day 8 Question: What have others done that you are benefiting from in your life (even if you don't know who those people are)?...

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