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Turkey and stuffing

Hello! I am turning 32 tonight. I was looking back in old wordpress drafts on my old computer and found this with the title. I thought it was going to be 2016 me, 24 years old, just yapping away about my opinion on thanksgiving. In fact, it is a recipe! I was likely on the phone with my mom as she was telling me her homemade stuffing recipe. So sweet! Stuffing sautee celery (1 stalk) & onions (1…

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Grateful for music

10 most influential artists A Day to Remember Mumford and Sons Jack Johnson Dirty Heads Mac Miller Matisyahu Wiz Khalifa Alabama Shakes Lumineers Red Hot Chili Peppers Alyssa’s 2024 10 most influential artists talking heads mac miller christ thile sierra ferrell rainbow kitten surprise sturgil simpson macklemore blink 182 rising appalachia glass animals honorable mention noah kahan, mama…

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if i could make it go quiet

if i could make it go quiet is an incredible album including haunting vocals and thoughtful lyrics. Norwegian singer song writer Marie Ulven is thought of as a queer icon and is a skilled guitar player. This studio debut album touches upon mental health with an upbeat and beautiful melody. Seratonin talks about how how lack of seratonin affects the body and the feelings that the artist may…

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Stutz and stuff

Jonah Hill interviews his therapist and shares valuable mental health tools, above. Here are some resources of enjoyable and engaging media bits that I’m appreciating Remember to dance 🙂

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Self care and sacred showers

Self care and sacred showers

There are some routines that can become so sacred and only for you. For me, that’s my hygiene routine. I consciously use all of the products that I love and start out in the hot heat! I scrub my face and body all over and let the shampoo and conditioner simmer while cleaning myself. The water then becomes very cold and shocking to the body. Changing from hot to cold water stimulates your vagus…

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5 Ways Backcountry Skiing Makes You A Better Human

5 Ways Backcountry Skiing Makes You A Better Human

Heightened appreciation for nature and solitude.Experiencing the quietness of the fallen snow. Feeling the change of the wind through mountain corridors or the sun on your face. Seeing a bird catching a thermal or the footprints of a rabbit in your path. Knowing there is a slight chance to see a moose or an elk can give such a feeling in your bones. Finding untouched snow is such a gift; so…

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Still Alive

I found grace the most in sunsets. Grace was the word I chose to make a point to embody in 2021. I was hoping for more mental grace and definitely had some success there. Previously, I spoke often and without thinking. Though I still express myself, I have the ability to speak with intent and thoughtfulness. Of course, there are always slips and always with the ones who we are closest to or in…

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Dialectical Behavioral Yoga Therapy

Dialectical Behavioral Yoga Therapy

Do you suffer or struggle with any of the following? StressAnxietyDepressionInsomniaTraumaChangeEmotional Self Regulation PerfectionismExtreme Over AchieverLack of Self CompassionAll or Nothing ThinkingUnhealthy Relationship PatternsConscious Communication Yoga Psychology is a type of custom & individualized therapy that uses yoga postures, breathing exercises, mindfulness, evidence based…

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Propelling Senior Health Forward with Technology

Propelling Senior Health Forward with Technology

Propelling Senior Health Forward with Technology Growing older isn’t what it used to be. Thanks to technology, the quality of senior care hasimproved dramatically over the years. Here are some of the ways technology can help youimprove your well-being as you age, or take care of someone you love. The Internet of Things (IoT)The Internet of Things refers to the interconnection between digital…

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urban jungle!

I AM SO GRATEFUL for my lil Denver garden. Last year we made pickles and tomato things This year we make heaps of zucchini treats! We have pumpkins, watermelon, squash, arugula, beans, herbs, and tomatoes Last year we had the same but so so much kale Sunflowers have grown back from last year in the same spots and I’ve planted even more! 2 summers of a wonderful backyard and I know it will…

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Safe space

Safe space vs Brave space Allow yourself to be vulnerable. Lack of fear makes you reckless A healthy fear makes you smart What are some experiences that tested your comfort levels? What has supported you in getting to good? Safe space should always happen before the brave space. It has been my biggest joy to empower and encourage people to get into the great outdoors. Whether it’s teaching…

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Miracle people

An almost drowning turned into a miracle the day Doug never gave up. He was at Ohio Pyle for one of his races. The contestants were paddling down the river. He was notified of a potential drowning and raced by bike to the location of the incident. From the view of an onlooker the scene might have been difficult to view. A husband and wife were flipped due to high class rapids. It didn’t matter…

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Define happiness

Happiness levels correlated to rites of passage What is a rite of passage? How do you define happiness?   Various multicultural selection, what should be the factors? Age Ethnicity Family/genetics?   Are you going through any personal struggle now? Do you feel that you have someone in your life with whom to share that struggle? The only thing keeping you from being happy is the thought that…

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Love to love

I love to hear a good love story. Here is mine 🙂

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Pleased to announce Mr. & Mrs. Peterson!

Pleased to announce Mr. & Mrs. Peterson!

Without hesitation I screamed YES as one of my best and oldest gal pals asked if I would officiate her wedding to marry one of my other favorite people on the planet, Petey. What an honor! Holy matrimony.. ..but they didn’t want it to be “too Goddy” Growing up in a catholic household and attending mass very often, I knew exactly what that meant. Other direct quotes from what Dakota and Matt…

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Metta: loving kindness meditation

Metta: loving kindness meditation

Metta means loving kindness in Pali. Metta meditation is a practice of cultivating understading, love, and compassion by looking deeply, first for ourselves and then for others. Once we love and take care of ourselves, we can be more helpful to others. To love is to accept ourselves as we actually are. Know thyself is the first practice of love in metta meditation. When we practice this, we see…

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Yoga with me!

Yoga with Dogs!

“But surely dogs would rather fetch a stick or chase squirrels then do bloody yoga?” I teach yoga for people and incorporate animals into the process. Yogic breathing for both you and your dog have a soothing effect on the central nervous system.

“My dog is already calm enough. All he does is laze around watching TV all day” The difference from this is that dog yoga is a…