by Julia Carpenter | Nov 22, 2022 | Anxiety Relief, Gratitude, Happiness, Inner Strength, Letting Go, Resilience, Self-care, Stress Relief
“I awoke this morning with devout thanksgiving for my friends, the old and the new.”-Ralph Waldo Emerson Today, I am sending you a little bit of gratitude for your presence in my life. I am so grateful for the community that has grown around my...
by Julia Carpenter | Nov 3, 2022 | Fighting Depression, Gratitude, Happiness, Hope, Self-care
It is getting chillier… even where I live in Southern California. When the cool air settles in, I gravitate towards doing things inside where it is warm. I like to get cozy with a nice cup of tea, snuggle up, and think about what I am grateful...
by Julia Carpenter | Sep 8, 2022 | Anxiety Relief, Change & Transition, Gratitude, Hope, Inner Strength, Letting Go, Resilience
I just had my birthday, and came upon this quote… 3 things to be grateful for: the person you are becominghow far you have comewhat you already have -Dhiman Reading this quote allowed me to step back and think about where my path has taken me so far, where I am at,...
by Julia Carpenter | Jul 14, 2022 | Compassion, Gratitude, Kindness
I find yoga helpful as I navigate life. The Yoga Sutra of Pantanjali lists guideposts to follow to lead a decent life and achieve self-realization. Within this text, 8 limbs of yoga are described, and among them is a set of ethical disciplines, or yamas. The first...
by Julia Carpenter | Jun 30, 2022 | Gratitude, Happiness, Resilience, Self-care
I’ve been on a little gratitude high lately. I’ve had a gratitude practice off and on for ages, but for several months, I’ve really been leaning into it. My consistent practice has brought a surprising amount joy to my day-to-day life. I write in my...
by Julia Carpenter | Feb 24, 2022 | Fighting Depression, Gratitude, Happiness, Resilience
Do you tend to think about what’s wrong? What’s wrong with yourself? What’s wrong with another person? What’s wrong with a relationship? What’s wrong with a situation? What’s wrong with an object? What’s wrong with a place? The list can go on… It’s easy to go...