tag:www.natwincities.com,2005:/categories/inspirationInspiration Inspiration | Natural Awakenings Twin Cities Healthy Living Healthy Planet2024-03-01T14:16:04-06:00urn:uuid:931536d4-66ad-42a4-bc9b-895ed80db3192024-02-28T22:57:20-06:002024-03-01T14:16:04-06:00Modern Mystery School to Host Two Classes: Metaphysics of Money and Releasing Negative Emotions2024-03-01 00:00:00 -0600Twin CitiesThe Modern Mystery School’s Minneapolis–St. Paul welcomes Eric Thompson, instructor and President of the Modern Mystery School in S. America, who will lead two transformational classes.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:0f5384c1-dd63-4fed-bb3e-8f46d1a0e0072024-02-25T18:38:40-06:002024-03-11T12:50:53-05:00Healthy Living as a Spiritual Discipline2024-02-29 08:27:00 -0600Marlaina DonatoWe are walking wonders of physiological orchestration, and this alone deserves our highest respect and commitment to our well-being.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:bdfbf16a-1142-4e2a-a8ee-89e8075159842024-01-31T22:48:40-06:002024-02-01T07:22:28-06:00The Greener Guide to Embracing Natural Winter Wonders2024-02-01 00:00:00 -0600Patti BeresWintery chill brings more than just cold temperatures—it unveils abundant opportunities to commune with nature, get fresh air and foster community connections.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:e9b621bb-8783-4b71-955c-f563b45f74b92024-01-25T07:17:31-06:002024-03-02T08:25:27-06:00The Magic of Hugs2024-01-31 08:27:00 -0600Marlaina DonatoThrough the ages, various substances and lifestyle changes have been touted as panaceas, but even in our modern world there is one unexpected soul-elixir that might rival the others—the human hug.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:dd9acba2-68fb-4207-881c-f88c954280342023-12-19T17:43:17-06:002024-03-03T08:09:27-06:00Letting the Seasons Enrich Us2023-12-29 08:27:00 -0600Marlaina DonatoFor most, the first half of our lives is spent on our careers, nourishing family and investing in our dreams. Before we know it, we are presented with the question of what comes next.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:64462b3b-02f7-416b-9238-e18f385727f22023-12-07T10:01:29-06:002023-12-07T10:07:41-06:00Local Author and Hospice Chaplain publishes Heart Like A Bonfire2023-12-07 10:01:29 -0600Jordan PeschekJohn Hughes, hospice chaplain and local author, has written and published a novel about his 13 years as a hospice chaplain in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It is now for sale on Amazon.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:e1a1cc38-fedb-4d17-8408-afb35ddb86632023-12-06T08:21:04-06:002023-12-07T10:08:26-06:00How to Find Community2023-12-06 08:18:49 -0600by Jena EhlersBeing part of one or more communities is beneficial to everyone’s health and wellbeing, and t the need for community is at an all-time high.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:ef2d87de-af65-432e-9212-0b11ab7af8bc2023-11-29T22:43:02-06:002023-12-12T09:44:15-06:00Enroll in Concordia’s Natural Product Sciences Program2023-12-01 00:00:00 -0600Natural Awakenings MilwaukeeStart pursuing a master’s degree in natural products science at Concordia University in a 100% online program consisting of 8-16 week sessions, beginning in January 2024.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:bf96e024-f919-44c6-ae82-bc0e1103ed8e2023-12-01T00:02:02-06:002024-03-18T15:30:15-05:00December 2023 Natural Awakenings Twin Cities2023-12-01 00:00:00 -0600Twin CitiesThe December issue of Natural Awakenings Magazine offers inspiration for a healthy and vibrant holiday season, including natural health tips, healthy recipes and more!<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:29287c20-aa7b-4bbe-8e08-125ea4e1263d2023-11-16T16:37:02-06:002024-01-01T08:39:01-06:00 Treating Ourselves2023-11-28 05:30:00 -0600Marlaina DonatoFor many of us, this time of year is a whirlwind of well-meaning obligations, and we struggle to hold onto the intended joy of the season.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:eb32c818-fccc-48ee-9dbc-d6173469f3082023-11-16T20:50:02-06:002024-03-03T08:54:34-06:00The Grace of Giving and Receiving: Healing Through Generosity2023-11-28 05:30:00 -0600Carrie JacksonIn this hectic season, slowing down and helping others can make a world of difference. By nurturing a culture of giving, we can help create a grateful, united community that reflects the values we want to instill.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:8cd0e6dc-7e83-4826-a31d-d3dcd64d68062023-10-15T18:18:06-05:002024-01-01T16:46:57-06:00A Pebble of Kindness in the Stagnant Pond2023-10-31 08:30:00 -0500Marlaina DonatoFrom kindergarten classrooms to inspired blogs, kindness is a practice that is encouraged throughout society. <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:28d94b34-4ef7-4322-83df-f22d2caa19532023-09-15T18:58:29-05:002023-10-31T09:40:04-05:00Celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day2023-09-29 08:30:00 -0500Kiki PowersDuring this national holiday, we celebrate the invaluable contributions and resilience of Indigenous peoples, recognize their inherent sovereignty and commit to our treaty obligations with tribal nations.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:92d1fe02-6677-4cd0-89af-6c08271b840f2023-08-15T16:53:26-05:002023-10-01T13:24:21-05:00Embracing the Winding Road2023-08-31 08:30:00 -0500Marlaina DonatoMeeting life in the moment, wherever we happen to be, can be a challenging but rewarding spiritual discipline.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:43314791-6fc8-4ec5-8135-fccc59467bb52023-07-15T15:35:22-05:002023-08-31T09:49:51-05:00Walking in Wonder2023-07-31 08:30:00 -0500Marlaina DonatoBefore life snagged us in its insidious net of obligations, our child selves discovered awe around every bend. We poked our noses into fluffy, new dandelions and saw faces in passing clouds.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:ceb6a68d-28dc-49f8-bddb-18a1efc43ec62023-07-17T19:21:10-05:002023-09-05T11:11:45-05:00Lifelong Learning: Benefits of Being the Forever Student2023-07-31 08:30:00 -0500Linda SechristIt’s never too late to take an evening drawing class at the local high school, learn a language with the help of an app or get one-on-one tutoring from a piano instructor. Adults of any age can find benefits when they engage in what is termed “lifelong learning”.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:fc0a70ca-1d7b-4430-b37b-0a49da22a0932023-06-16T17:10:14-05:002023-07-31T11:05:33-05:00The Sweet Tapestry of Summer2023-06-30 08:30:00 -0500Marlaina Donato Summer’s apex brings wildflower tapestries woven with cricket-song and evenings punctuated by rolling thunderstorms, but it also can be a time for us to take a deep dive into the miracle of interconnectedness.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:d35b11ae-e34f-4559-af52-b61056c838cc2023-05-15T19:07:33-05:002023-08-09T22:31:17-05:00Barefoot Blessings: Basking in the Soul of Summer 2023-05-31 08:30:00 -0500Marlaina DonatoAs birds and humans go about their inspired tasks, bees and butterflies dive into their own nectarous agenda. There is no arguing that we all wake up feeling a little bit younger as the days burn longer.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:0998e1ec-62ff-4c11-bbf1-2045e7a0d8582023-04-18T20:46:47-05:002023-06-01T13:08:54-05:00The Divine Messiness of Motherhood2023-04-28 08:30:00 -0500Marlaina DonatoThe pitter-patter of little feet is one of life’s most beautiful blessings, but motherhood has always been a challenging role.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:7bc1a593-68ea-41e3-b32f-8186643a3d9d2023-03-17T13:26:41-05:002023-04-30T20:18:59-05:00The Earth as Muse: Inspiration Meets Conservation2023-03-31 08:30:00 -0500Marlaina DonatoThe Earth is both our mother and our muse, sustaining our lives and blessing us with beauty when we make time to notice her perpetual creative forces. <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:aa13e853-1f15-4d0d-a837-5bf63d9e49002023-02-16T13:15:41-06:002023-04-04T15:19:15-05:00 The Cellular Magic of Compassion2023-02-27 08:30:00 -0600Marlaina DonatoAccording to sources cited by the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation, neurotransmitters stimulated by compassion have a stronger influence on health and longevity than exercise and other positive lifestyle factors. <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:dd8f50a2-a962-4f29-8506-efc09cf9b3d52023-01-16T15:06:12-06:002023-02-27T08:37:05-06:00Musings of the Heart2023-01-31 08:30:00 -0600John Diamond, M.D.As a holistic healer for almost fifty years who practice in home, Dr. John Diamond said he wanted to try to make his home a hearth, where the life energy, the heart flame, the flame of love and life of the sufferer may be rekindled to blaze anew.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:d376b206-27a7-4875-9098-fbe3b7bb61802023-01-16T16:05:39-06:002023-03-08T11:28:37-06:00A New Chapter: Nexus for Consciousness, Healing and Hope2023-01-31 08:30:00 -0600Brooke GoodeLast December, KnoWEwell acquired Natural Awakenings; together, they are set to be the solution for consciousness, healing and hope.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:a68c5d3a-099e-445d-950f-071cd638ca142022-12-11T17:48:30-06:002023-07-03T16:17:56-05:00Welcoming the Unknown2022-12-30 08:30:00 -0600Marlaina DonatoInstead of feeling anxious or fearful about the unknown, embrace the excitement of the possibilities change can bring.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:2ca8644b-19f8-4310-9321-58df2743d30c2022-11-15T11:49:34-06:002023-01-05T00:02:37-06:00Transforming Our World: Working Together for Meaningful Change2022-11-30 08:30:00 -0600Linda SechristIn these turbulent times when all the old boundaries are unravelling and all the old certainties are dissolving, there is a possibility for creative transformation if we work together.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:57601de5-7f4d-46c3-9d75-bd6a81ad18c12022-11-15T15:12:02-06:002023-01-05T00:02:48-06:00A Feast of Light2022-11-30 08:30:00 -0600Marlaina DonatoWhen we fill our souls with everyday magic, we become more inclined to feel blessed and pass blessings along to others, creating a feast of light during all seasons.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:7e52eb69-bea5-47c9-91cc-1291697179672022-10-17T13:27:48-05:002022-12-06T18:19:44-06:00Gratitude is Good Medicine2022-10-31 08:30:00 -0500Madiha SaeedPracticing gratitude daily can lower inflammatory markers, influence epigenetics, improve the immune system and even help the heart, adding years to life.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:95f4fd50-b7f1-4fee-8db2-abafd25affb42022-09-14T12:26:34-05:002022-11-01T21:12:24-05:00Inviting in the Wild2022-09-30 08:30:00 -0500Marlaina DonatoHaving an indoor space touched with nature’s balm takes the edge off on stressful days. Here are ways to bring the outdoors in, helping to create a natural sanctuary.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:55e755c5-c9b2-4d23-9352-cb9914ab151a2022-08-16T13:57:38-05:002022-09-30T15:49:43-05:00Living Life in Full Color2022-08-31 08:30:00 -0500Marlaina DonatoToo often, we are barely aware of our lives stuck in grayscale, but if we look deep inside, we long to be the brave red rose in a black-and-white world.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:0110a461-4ff0-4419-bcb6-fd870a3a96832022-07-18T14:31:39-05:002022-09-02T21:51:51-05:00Change Your Words Change Your Life 2022-07-29 08:30:00 -0500Christy WhitmanWhen we change the way we speak about our life, we reclaim the power to change its trajectory.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:e3cc0df9-cf0f-475c-80d5-0035517dbd942022-06-17T12:23:18-05:002022-08-26T21:38:41-05:00The Art of Doing Nothing2022-06-30 08:30:00 -0500Marlaina DonatoSomewhere along the line, someone planted a seed in our brains that programmed us to believe that we must earn our existence.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:16bb4774-3188-46ae-91fd-7441a8c34e282022-05-09T13:08:56-05:002022-08-26T21:45:15-05:00The Gift of an Imperfect Father2022-05-31 08:30:00 -0500Marlaina DonatoWe inherit a lot from our wounded fathers, including an energetic opportunity to change the familial emotional code, and it can be beautiful.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:e61d098f-b114-4805-a0e3-f9915748af5d2022-04-13T09:35:22-05:002022-06-01T11:16:14-05:00Mothering the World2022-04-29 08:30:00 -0500Marlaina DonatoTending to what we love can yield great things, but we must not forget our own needs.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:712ce67b-5d20-4e44-9cb0-607c5c03c1fc2022-03-29T04:53:18-05:002022-04-30T20:26:17-05:00Carnival Lights Named a Finalist in 2022 Minnesota Book Awards2022-03-31 20:00:00 -0500Maricel CamposanoCarnival Lights is not only a timely novel, but also a timeless account of the obstacles facing Indigenous communities. This novel illustrates the history of abuse of Native people. <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:cdc956b2-2644-4ab9-aef7-537ffbb129e32022-03-13T12:33:09-05:002022-12-30T10:13:00-06:00Spring is a State of Mind2022-03-31 08:30:00 -0500Marlaina DonatoSpring, in all her punctual glory, teaches us the vital necessity to court our passions, and there is no better time than now.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:1ea4d394-cd5b-4b21-b925-0853c506c3562022-02-02T14:01:23-06:002022-04-01T17:38:47-05:00Journaling to Access Inner Wisdom2022-02-28 08:30:00 -0600Nadine Kenney JohnstoneWhen we’re feeling overwhelmed or anxious, we can find the inner wisdom we need with these simple journaling steps.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:17c6f11b-d453-4edf-9fad-cb266a63488b2022-01-10T15:29:57-06:002022-04-15T05:35:45-05:00Living in the Frequency of Love2022-01-31 08:30:00 -0600Marlaina DonatoMost of us refer to love as an emotion, but in essence, love is a verb, a powerful call to action that not only inspires but heals.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:b4df7ea4-0e42-490d-9191-e3de626ed2722021-12-08T10:31:42-06:002022-04-29T08:56:51-05:00Why Words Matter2021-12-30 08:30:00 -0600Marlaina DonatoWhile communicating our words can be effective means of bonding, learning, teaching and healing, they can also be harmful, which is why it is important to remember the power they possess.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:e8a3d0c9-0a0b-4a50-a295-c807f4331f8d2021-11-24T23:44:28-06:002022-03-02T01:25:51-06:00Create New Holiday Traditions You Will Love2021-11-30 20:00:00 -0600Nea ClareCelebrate this coming holiday season with your friends and family. Create new holiday traditions to which you and your family and friends will say yes. <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:2a61bafd-700a-4028-8729-cdc7750f3ae32021-11-10T15:26:39-06:002023-01-31T08:44:18-06:00Circles of Healing: The Power of Gathering in Community 2021-11-30 08:30:00 -0600Linda SechristSmall support groups, such as wisdom circles, story circles, power of eight intention circles, prayer circles and dialogue circles, are creating experiences of wholeness and belonging.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:0131e9f8-d99d-43f2-9b01-4a546d8f2bd92021-11-11T16:35:04-06:002022-01-01T19:50:10-06:00Season of Light: Celebrating the Soul of Winter2021-11-30 08:30:00 -0600Marlaina DonatoWinter has its own jewel-toned beauty that rivals summer’s most dazzling hour if we pay attention.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:3fdd267b-7982-4361-87b3-355c5d2c3f432021-10-13T15:44:49-05:002022-01-01T19:53:04-06:00Dying Well: Four Steps to a Good Death2021-10-29 08:30:00 -0500Ronica O’HaraProactive, concrete steps that ease dying—getting clear on our values and desires, having important conversations, attending to final decisions and opening to our spiritual process.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:e5f9567b-276e-40ed-85f1-00fb366d82e12021-10-20T14:16:21-05:002022-01-01T19:52:53-06:00The Healing Power of a Hug2021-10-29 08:30:00 -0500Marlaina DonatoHugs have proven power to soothe and nurture us, and it’s not necessary to have another human to enjoy their physical and mental health benefits.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:3e614afd-4ad8-4e62-9d0a-4529130b3d012021-09-27T10:20:22-05:002022-01-01T20:02:00-06:00The Quiet Power of Intuition2021-09-30 08:30:00 -0500Marlaina DonatoHaving strong intuition can enable us to not only endure, but prosper. Adopting these simple habits and activities can help us to foster our intuitive inner voices.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:2fc2a625-5475-4999-8985-8a6aa2b13e6b2021-08-19T13:19:40-05:002021-10-01T14:09:05-05:00The Power of the Written Note2021-08-31 08:30:00 -0500Julie PetersonSending off a quick message by email or text comes easy enough, but a handwritten note ensures the recipient will feel appreciated by the time and effort it took.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:1689f170-caa8-4244-a37d-5b5c9aa1acb22021-07-20T13:33:18-05:002021-10-06T17:11:57-05:00Smiling Can Make Us Happier2021-07-30 08:30:00 -0500Julie PetersonThe benefits of smiling including increased happiness, reduced stress and anxiety, lowered blood pressure and heart rate and less pain.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:403098f5-12c1-4d69-9634-db1da328cb7b2021-06-16T14:52:32-05:002022-01-01T19:59:04-06:00The Power of Playfulness2021-06-30 08:30:00 -0500Marlaina DonatoResearch shows that playtime is good for the soul and provides benefits like reduced depression, stronger emotional resilience and higher productivity. Here are fun ideas for adult play.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:9b2d77d5-3db7-4bca-af3c-071492b3ef492021-05-19T12:31:59-05:002022-01-01T19:56:31-06:00Simple Acts Can Change the World2021-05-28 08:30:00 -0500Julie PetersonIt’s easy to feel small and helpless in a world full of big problems, but there are simple, daily actions we can take to change it for the better.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:d407dbd4-8fc1-4a10-9d64-9e23f61df8e62021-04-22T16:13:14-05:002022-01-01T19:54:59-06:00Three Steps for Facing Difficult Emotions2021-04-30 08:30:00 -0500Shauna ShapiroWe can build resiliency and find greater clarity, calm and well-being when facing change, uncertainty and stress with these three key steps using mindfulness and compassion.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:9a564a9c-df99-477f-ae26-fa808863474c2021-03-22T14:13:45-05:002021-08-26T16:01:54-05:00Create a Nurturing Nest2021-03-31 08:30:00 -0500Marlaina DonatoHome is a harbor of habit, and breaking out of the usual routine can be transformative. Here are some activities to transform living spaces into nurturing sources of inspiration.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:69b57696-e5a9-4e96-9eb3-7a0cfc2e11ab2021-02-22T10:32:14-06:002021-05-28T10:33:24-05:00Healing from Grief: Four Ways to Find Peace2021-02-26 08:30:00 -0600Jasmin JenkinsHow to discover the light side of grief and identify and embrace the invitations that lay within its deep layers to find inner peace and healing.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:96cb4b20-8013-4cd0-b2e7-32996288533d2021-01-18T14:23:22-06:002023-02-28T16:45:43-06:00Becoming Heart-Minded2021-01-29 08:30:00 -0600Sarah BlondinMeditation teacher Sarah Blondin explains how drawing our attention inward and focusing on our heart center can help us become more kind, calm, loving, accepting, inspired and creative.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:505bfe46-e386-431b-ba27-af4adbdd164f2020-12-17T10:51:12-06:002021-09-29T20:36:33-05:00House Blessings for Clearing and Protecting Spaces2020-12-30 08:30:00 -0600Marlaina DonatoWays to bless and welcome positive energy into a new house, office or other space with smudging sage, prayers, seasonal flowers, essential oils, crystals, singing bowls and more.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:6a6d70c6-23c1-460c-85dd-6afaf7473fe32020-11-10T12:50:39-06:002021-09-30T09:04:10-05:00A New Story for the World: Re-Visioning the Script for a Healthier Society and Planet2020-11-27 08:30:00 -0600Linda SechristA revolutionary new way of viewing the world and our place in it points to a future that regenerates the natural environment and reinforces our essential interconnectedness.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:0831870b-0d1f-4d8d-a1c6-147bfc2bd94d2020-11-19T14:42:30-06:002021-12-30T23:13:56-06:00Fresh Rituals for a New Year2020-11-27 08:30:00 -0600Rachael OppyHere are several New Year’s rituals to help us connect more deeply to our loved ones, to ourselves and to a richer sense of purpose as we embrace the promise of 2021.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:02af3e2f-f6f6-48a1-aeb9-9fc14291f0f72020-10-27T16:37:39-05:002023-02-28T16:52:38-06:00Giving Thanks: Meditation on Gratitude and Joy2020-10-30 08:30:00 -0500Jack KornfieldBestselling author, Buddhist practitioner and mindfulness practice teacher Jack Kornfield offers a meditation that opens our hearts to gratitude and joy this holiday season.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:bf419b8d-d3db-4529-8891-b6cb702620b62020-10-01T12:45:23-05:002020-11-01T19:26:39-06:00Calling All Genies2020-10-01 00:00:00 -0500Drake BurkeThis speech was delivered at the 2020 Exercising Your First Amendment Rights: Engaging in Protest and Civil Disobedience event by Drake Burke, a non-binary and trans social justice activist, educator and historian. <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:6e4b1eb4-3f86-4533-bbed-f58c577c64262020-09-22T11:09:02-05:002023-02-28T16:53:05-06:00Coronavirus as a Calling2020-09-30 08:30:00 -0500Gregg LevoyThe pandemic can be transmuted into golden opportunities if we look for purpose and meaning in it. Here are four ways to respond to the call of these turbulent times.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:59aad85c-6957-4ae6-b693-51080aafbd132020-08-26T14:27:23-05:002023-02-28T16:55:40-06:00Happiness Helpers: Five Ways to Be More Positive2020-08-31 08:30:00 -0500Brad AronsonWe can choose to see things in a more positive fashion by taking these 5 steps to train our brains to look for the good more often, leading to increased levels of happiness.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:d2242a00-e4ea-448a-9a1e-7724facb3b592020-09-02T13:24:50-05:002020-10-01T17:11:28-05:00The Spiritual Dome Prayer Vigil: An Invitation to Join In2020-08-30 13:24:46 -0500Carole BurtonCarole Burton of Radiance Resources invites you to join the Spiritual Dome Prayer Vigil, made up of prayers and intentions that provides waves of positive change and lights of active hope. <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:8afeceda-88fa-427d-b899-e4ef8450cda72020-07-22T14:43:25-05:002022-03-31T09:56:08-05:00How Awe Can Transform Our Lives2020-07-31 08:30:00 -0500Jonah PaquetteFeeling a sense of awe provides many physical, mental and spiritual health and wellness benefits. Here are some ways we can find and elicit more awe-inspiring moments in our daily life.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:7d2b08e4-98c0-4dd0-9117-3d38aafcb9962020-06-12T12:40:27-05:002022-03-31T09:56:47-05:00Cultivating Contentment: The Spiritual Discipline of Evoking Joy2020-06-30 08:30:00 -0500Marlaina DonatoTending to our own happiness begins by seeing joy not as a mood dependent upon circumstances, but as a spiritual discipline like any other. Here are ways to create more joyous moments.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:7d527317-e993-4808-92ca-2397b19c7a242020-05-22T16:02:43-05:002023-02-28T17:10:17-06:00Fathers Know Best2020-05-29 08:30:00 -0500Neal AllenDads have a habit of imposing their own success goals on their kids, but letting go of this can lead to a greater emphasis on what children really need—love, kindness and strength.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:ba8ce2fd-0bbf-4a3a-b545-28cb578cec5b2020-05-01T20:03:24-05:002020-06-04T11:24:19-05:00Hope in Hard Times2020-04-30 09:00:00 -0500Vajracharya Dechan, Charlotte M. SteenAs we look out into our current pandemic-focused world, perhaps it is difficult to imagine or even to hope for a better future. Yet with light, love, and happiness, there is hope.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:d8b3b324-292f-4234-be91-28c82a1e36df2020-04-16T14:38:57-05:002022-03-31T10:00:39-05:00Finding Calm During Trying Times2020-04-16 14:38:57 -0500Laurie NadelHow the global pandemic can serve as our spiritual wake-up call to learn how different traditions heal from life-shattering events.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:4761fc93-d55a-45fd-8f32-d1aa368aca732020-03-27T16:48:20-05:002022-03-31T10:03:10-05:00Making Luck: An Intentional Path to Good Fortune2020-03-31 08:30:00 -0500Carol KlineResearch shows that we can, and in fact already do make our own luck. Here's how to quickly, with a little conscious attention, change your luck.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:ac27c2dd-421a-4fd3-8c7b-124c2496ef4b2020-03-31T16:58:57-05:002020-05-01T20:40:06-05:00Panache Desai on the Antidote to Modern Living2020-03-30 08:00:00 -0500Linda SechristWhen you realize that you’re enough, everyone else becomes enough by extension. You treat everyone as yourself. You don’t have to hold them to a higher standard or to some ideal. Y<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:481eed57-e263-4e2d-a4b1-ec187b6656042020-02-20T11:04:05-06:002022-03-31T10:05:12-05:00Living In Synchronicity: The Power of Meaningful Coincidence2020-02-28 08:30:00 -0600Rachael OppySynchronicities link us to an underlying order in the universe that is profoundly reassuring. Here are ways to encourage these moments to show up within our lives.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:0ab84893-a737-4b74-887a-0534802bfec12020-02-02T20:14:09-06:002020-03-04T19:14:54-06:00New Classes Offered to Help & Understand Lost Souls2020-02-01 00:00:00 -0600Candi BroeffleBased on Annette Rugolo’s book, Soul Whisperer: Releasing Lost Souls, these new classes help participants gain a better understanding of why spirits get stuck and how to help.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:ab079dfc-98d7-4a0c-b5b6-5c3bdd1465bf2020-01-27T15:59:27-06:002021-03-31T15:43:38-05:00Choosing Love: How to Cope With Fearful Times2020-01-31 08:30:00 -0600Rachael OppyScarlett Lewis, the mother of a 6-year-old killed during the Sandy Hook tragedy, explains how we can choose love instead of fear in response to the anxiety and suffering in today’s world.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:60570909-2841-4c59-b87b-79b1f636fb302019-12-13T16:19:09-06:002022-03-31T10:07:31-05:00Tidying Up The Bucket List: Deciding What We Really Want2019-12-30 08:30:00 -0600Rachael OppyMany people have a bucket list of things they want to make sure they experience. Tidying up that bucket list when it no longer reflects a person’s values and deepest desires makes sense.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:86ee2fca-eb7e-4d14-a236-85b76555de0a2019-11-21T15:14:05-06:002022-03-31T10:08:07-05:00The Emerging Power of ‘We’: Awakening to the Evolution of Community2019-11-27 08:30:00 -0600Rachael OppyIn this time of climate and societal problems, intentional communities that challenge the “It’s all about me” culture are pointing the way to collective solutions that can save the planet.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:7725b075-289b-4237-a78e-86e79e4638f72019-11-22T12:59:59-06:002022-03-31T10:08:00-05:00The Generous Heart: How Giving Transforms Us2019-11-27 08:30:00 -0600Rachael OppyWhen we give to others, whether it’s an act of kindness, generosity or compassion, it helps us live from the heart instead of the ego.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:e03683d2-e5c1-4eeb-babd-53826ac84ea02019-10-21T15:55:53-05:002022-04-29T08:57:02-05:00Enough For All: In Pursuit of Grateful Living2019-10-31 08:30:00 -0500Rachael OppyIf the gratitude movement grows strong and deep enough, it may bring about necessary, radical change in the world.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:b0101e4c-74f8-459b-92ab-cdabbe3ef0aa2019-09-26T17:38:25-05:002022-03-31T10:55:27-05:00The Art of the Nap: Unplugging From Life Without Apology2019-09-30 08:30:00 -0500Rachael OppyAllowing the time for daily naps might very well be one of the most beneficial acts of self-care we can give ourselves.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:27e73a3b-a3df-44d8-a585-b479064c59d72019-08-28T20:59:31-05:002022-03-31T10:10:10-05:00Fairy Magic: Feeling Their Touch in Nature2019-08-30 08:30:00 -0500Rachael OppyFairies are the heart and soul of living nature. To enter into a profound relationship with fairies, first we must believe in them—we must make-believe.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:2bc3fe1e-3d0e-4e7b-8e09-6ffa687114622019-08-15T23:12:02-05:002022-05-02T15:50:29-05:00Loving Ourselves Madly: Practice Intentional Self-Love2019-08-15 23:11:59 -0500Scott StabileWhen we truly commit to self-love and take steps to follow through, we can create a peaceful, joyful and meaningful life.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:a8dd7b51-90d5-4bdd-91c1-a5e4555ad5992019-08-15T23:41:49-05:002019-08-15T23:41:49-05:00The Grace of Abundance: Five Practices to Create a More Abundant Life2019-06-28 11:37:00 -0500Meriflor ToneattoWe can move into the flow of love, vitality, wealth and much more by consciously undertaking simple steps.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:170a6c8f-e6bb-4ba4-9022-e02d2cda7b742019-08-15T23:53:37-05:002019-08-15T23:53:37-05:00Fatherhood's Pain and Glory: We Must Face Our Own Story First2019-05-31 10:46:00 -0500Chris BrunoTo father a son consciously, a man must first admit to the pain and hunger he experienced as a child through his own father’s failings.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:ae90898a-48fc-4102-8f77-35cfd449d95c2019-08-15T23:20:06-05:002020-08-31T06:27:27-05:00The Mother Our Souls Need: Connecting With the Energy That Made Us2019-04-30 10:46:29 -0500Christiane NorthrupHolistic pioneer Dr. Christiane Northrup on how, on a soul level, we’re all old friends with our mothers and got the mothers our souls needed.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:d7b66230-855f-4b33-abae-aab7f74029292019-08-15T23:02:17-05:002022-09-30T17:41:13-05:00Her Soul In Bloom: Self-Care for All Stages of Life2019-04-30 10:46:00 -0500Marlaina DonatoWhen it comes to taking care of body and soul, women are inclined to put others first—but everyone is nourished when women prioritize loving themselves.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:bf78293c-f72c-4ad8-b4a7-cbbc4a1771fc2019-08-15T23:23:22-05:002019-08-15T23:23:22-05:00Sacred Space: Bringing Bliss to Every Room2019-03-29 10:53:42 -0500Maya WhitmanFrom refrigerators decorated with kids’ drawings to a bowl of sea glass in the bathroom, bliss corners dedicated to personal memories and mementos can provide inspiration and beauty in our daily lives.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:760b386b-c2ae-4ee4-b721-6205d4274e092019-08-16T00:02:25-05:002021-03-02T12:42:06-06:00Meditation and Music Slow Cellular Aging: Mindfulness Combats Memory Loss2019-02-28 10:49:55 -0600Rachael OppyDoing a chanting meditation or listening to classical music can alter biomarkers associated with cellular aging and Alzheimer’s disease in adults with early memory loss.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:ae416b4e-9615-416b-b5b5-616eb756b0e82019-08-15T23:16:17-05:002019-08-15T23:16:17-05:00The Path to Wealth: How to Make a Dream Come True2019-02-28 10:48:26 -0600May McCarthyRepetition of three daily practices—writing down a goal, speaking it with emotion, and visualizing the outcome—is key to prosperity and success.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:4df7dca9-f83c-445c-b30f-4d5090de99952019-08-16T00:16:11-05:002019-08-16T00:16:11-05:00The Power of Thank-You Notes: People Underestimate the Message2019-01-31 12:07:43 -0600AnonymousPeople who receive heartfelt thank-you notes are typically surprised, happy and appreciative, reactions that the letter-writers tend to underestimate.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:413d06fe-4ef5-4bb8-ae78-8a1a560229322019-08-15T23:06:11-05:002019-08-15T23:06:11-05:00A Common Heart Song: Whales Point the Way2019-01-31 12:06:38 -0600Mark NepoJust like whales, when we go deep within, we find the common song that unites all beings.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:30dea34f-9ecc-4b77-8db8-a92e038e76172019-08-15T23:24:55-05:002019-08-15T23:24:55-05:00Head, Heart and Gut: Lodestars of Powerful Decision Making2018-12-27 13:46:42 -0600Lee MilteerInstead of always falling into a default mode of old behaviors, it’s important to check with our built-in guidance system before undertaking a course of action.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:cf5d7397-7547-488f-b8ae-e7e4de264fca2019-08-15T23:00:37-05:002021-03-11T14:03:09-06:00A Global Wake-Up Call: Collective Consciousness Nears Spiritual Tipping Point2018-11-30 10:59:25 -0600Linda SechristThe rapid spread of enlightened awareness and the harmonic convergence of science, psychology and spirituality are bringing humanity closer to a mass shift in consciousness.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:cef5b15c-ec26-4556-b557-53fc2ca895312019-08-16T00:15:55-05:002019-08-16T00:15:55-05:00Holiday Happiness Helpers: Six Ways to Bring On Joy2018-11-30 10:59:00 -0600James BarazFollowing some simple strategies can transform our holidays from a laborious trudge of to-do’s into a light dance of meaningful rejoicing.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:29cab1cd-9a5e-40ed-8d37-aa04a13e80102019-08-15T23:49:20-05:002019-08-15T23:49:21-05:00Abundant Living: 10 Practices Open Doors2018-10-31 11:03:38 -0500Dennis Merritt JonesBy living in ways imbued with oneness, purpose and meaning, we can enlarge our possibilities beyond our wildest imaginings.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:ae82c43e-6ca3-4748-a300-52f9c6ba1c862019-08-15T23:56:27-05:002019-08-15T23:56:27-05:00What Did You Do Once You Knew?2018-09-28 10:57:31 -0500Drew DellingerExcerpted from Love Letter to the Milky Way, by Drew Dellinger.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:96782429-0296-4395-bc58-6970d1d9b83a2019-08-16T00:03:42-05:002019-08-16T00:03:42-05:00Bats2018-09-28 10:57:30 -0500Randall JarrellInspiring poem by Randall Jarrell.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:d3dafc29-54a6-4a4e-8ea8-b738e3251e582019-08-16T00:11:10-05:002019-08-16T00:11:10-05:00Yoga Meets Life’s Essential Questions: Tapping into Our True Nature2018-08-31 11:10:24 -0500Michael A. SingerThe greatest gift of yoga is that it can help us transcend the limitations of a personal mind and discover our essential self.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:f4daeb5f-ab5a-4903-bd81-95f2391dc6b12019-08-16T00:16:31-05:002019-08-16T00:16:31-05:00A Kinder Heart: Cultivating a Life of Compassion2018-07-31 12:14:24 -0500Amy Leigh MercreeTo transcend society’s hectic pace and intrusive demands, we can relax deeply into our heart center and experience the all-embracing love that is always there.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:7b1bb449-3099-4a0e-a5d7-b3f7932e22cd2019-08-15T23:39:29-05:002019-08-15T23:39:29-05:00Four Steps to Authentic Living: How to Live a Deeply Joyful Life2018-06-29 11:01:16 -0500Jan DesaiHeeding our inner voice is pivotal in taking steps that enable us to live a life rooted in our deepest, truest self.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:f6a607f9-7268-4d5c-bf93-7c7cb60a9de92019-08-16T00:21:54-05:002020-08-27T09:54:37-05:00Doing Nothing: Why Timeouts Matter2018-05-31 10:42:55 -0500April ThompsonIt’s hard to take timeouts to do nothing. Yet, when we pump the brakes, we discover fresh productivity, creativity and contentment. Here are tips to reclaim the art of be-ing over do-ing.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:4a8772d2-4ab4-4a7d-a545-c8fa17407af12019-08-16T00:01:45-05:002019-08-16T00:01:46-05:00Pillow Self-Talk: Three Questions to Ponder Before Sleeping2018-04-30 10:42:26 -0500Krista O’Reilly Davi-DiguiSpending a few minutes each night with three purposeful questions will help us to rest content and awaken with joy.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:f2146813-dadc-49a2-9c25-1e321081e6672019-08-16T00:14:35-05:002019-08-16T00:14:36-05:00Love Rocks: Inspiring Messages that Surprise2018-04-30 10:17:34 -0500AnonymousPeople are hand-painting stones with uplifting messages and planting them randomly in public spaces.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:3e095b64-3c69-4337-9e25-d4c8d2477e062019-08-15T23:54:16-05:002019-08-15T23:54:16-05:00Indigenous Wisdom: Elders Urge Us to Reimagine Life2018-03-30 11:58:00 -0500Anita SanchezIndigenous elders from around the world meet together to pass down four sacred gifts of wisdom we would do well to heed.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:52d1e99f-841c-4ed9-a8fe-5455672a43072019-08-15T23:16:39-05:002019-08-15T23:16:39-05:00Reclaim Your Magic: Make Your World Wondrous Again2018-02-28 11:24:30 -0600Paige Leigh ReistTo regain the sense of magic we felt as a child, we must live in accord with Earth’s natural cycles and listen to our inner voice.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>