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Holding Steady with Gratitude, Sacred Rituals, and the Spirit of St. Clare
Holding Steady with Gratitude, Sacred Rituals, and the Spirit of St. Clare
Can small acts of thanks help us belong to ourselves, each other, and God?
Nancy Blackman, MASF
May 20
Break Free From Safe Routines and Tap Into Your Deeper Calling
Break Free From Safe Routines and Tap Into Your Deeper Calling
You may feel safe in the harbor, but you were built to brave the open sea
Nancy Blackman, MASF
May 2
Let It Fade, Let It Flower: A Soulful Prayer for Springtime
Let It Fade, Let It Flower: A Soulful Prayer for Springtime
Embrace the sacred rhythm of fading, budding, reawakening, and blossoming in your daily spiritual life
Nancy Blackman, MASF
Apr 29
Liberated by Love: Walking the Path of Sacred Connection
Liberated by Love: Walking the Path of Sacred Connection
I love you and you and you and you and you …
Nancy Blackman, MASF
Feb 13
Becoming Our Best Selves — Together
Becoming Our Best Selves — Together
Belonging begins where you are, not where you think you should be
Nancy Blackman, MASF
Feb 5
Love Doesn’t Always Come in Neat Packages
Love Doesn’t Always Come in Neat Packages
Sometimes, it needs to be steeped with grace, self-awareness, and self-love to bloom
Nancy Blackman, MASF
Dec 13, 2024
Unlock Your Inner Guidance: Learn How to Make Decisions That Align With Your True Self
Unlock Your Inner Guidance: Learn How to Make Decisions That Align With Your True Self
Experience shapes our past, hope fuels our future, and discernment connects the two in the present moment
Nancy Blackman, MASF
Nov 22, 2024
Gratitude in Hard Times: Staying Grounded When Life Throws You Off Balance
Gratitude in Hard Times: Staying Grounded When Life Throws You Off Balance
Discovering ways to stay grateful and focused, no matter the situation
Nancy Blackman, MASF
Nov 15, 2024
Lament, Rest, and Renew: Why We Can’t Give Up on Hope
Lament, Rest, and Renew: Why We Can’t Give Up on Hope
Why hope, as a practice, can lift us above fear and uncertainty
Nancy Blackman, MASF
Nov 8, 2024
Is Election Stress Freaking You Out? Let’s Navigate It Together
Is Election Stress Freaking You Out? Let’s Navigate It Together
Stay grounded, stay healthy
Vidya Sury, Collecting Smiles
Nov 1, 2024
Keep an Open Heart During Uncertainty, Fear, and Unknown
Keep an Open Heart During Uncertainty, Fear, and Unknown
Transform fear into personal growth by accepting life’s unpredictability
Nancy Blackman, MASF
Oct 25, 2024
Take This Portable Stress Buster With You Everywhere You Go
Take This Portable Stress Buster With You Everywhere You Go
No special equipment needed
Vidya Sury, Collecting Smiles
Oct 7, 2024
Embracing Life Transitions: Discovering the Beauty and Meaning in Every Change
Embracing Life Transitions: Discovering the Beauty and Meaning in Every Change
Most things are not meant to last forever
Nancy Blackman, MASF
Oct 4, 2024
Bringing the Light into a Divided World: Finding Peace in Emotional Turmoil
Bringing the Light into a Divided World: Finding Peace in Emotional Turmoil
Learn to cultivate inner serenity that shines outward and inspires change
Nancy Blackman, MASF
Sep 26, 2024
Why Is It Important to Care for the Whole Soul?
Why Is It Important to Care for the Whole Soul?
A holistic approach to tending to your mind, body, and spirit
Nancy Blackman, MASF
Sep 20, 2024
Spirituality of Creative Inspiration: Is There Such a Thing?
Spirituality of Creative Inspiration: Is There Such a Thing?
Embracing the sacred connection between imagination, spirit, and artistic flow
Nancy Blackman, MASF
Sep 16, 2024
Letting Go with a Grateful Heart: Respecting Experiences, Relationships, and Chapters Left Behind
Letting Go with a Grateful Heart: Respecting Experiences, Relationships, and Chapters Left Behind
The healing practice of honoring what we are ready to release
Nancy Blackman, MASF
Sep 13, 2024
Why Today is Unlike Any Other
Why Today is Unlike Any Other
Explore simple practices to help you appreciate the uniqueness of everyday
Nancy Blackman, MASF
Aug 23, 2024
When Someone Criticizes You, How Do You Deal With It?
When Someone Criticizes You, How Do You Deal With It?
You are going to love this
Vidya Sury, Collecting Smiles
Aug 17, 2024
Trust Your Intuition: Why Your Gut Feeling is a Reliable Guide
Trust Your Intuition: Why Your Gut Feeling is a Reliable Guide
Listen closely to the whispers of intuition that can guide you when making decisions
Nancy Blackman, MASF
Aug 16, 2024
Maybe It’s Time to Put a Pause on Self Improvement
Maybe It’s Time to Put a Pause on Self Improvement
Greater creativity, deeper relationships, and a more joyful life awaits
Nancy Blackman, MASF
Aug 9, 2024
The Mindfulness of Noticing Your Coffee Cup and All it Holds: Peace Awaits
The Mindfulness of Noticing Your Coffee Cup and All it Holds: Peace Awaits
Your cup becomes a symbol and reminder of all that you are and all that your life holds
Nancy Blackman, MASF
Aug 2, 2024
The Gift of Kairos: Embracing Divine Timing in Your Life
The Gift of Kairos: Embracing Divine Timing in Your Life
Seeing time with a new perspective — disconnected incidents become meaningful moments
Nancy Blackman, MASF
Jul 26, 2024
Embracing Nunchi: The Path to Social Harmony and Personal Growth
Embracing Nunchi: The Path to Social Harmony and Personal Growth
Honoring social cues leads to deeper relationships with yourself and others
Nancy Blackman, MASF
Jul 19, 2024
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