tag:www.healthylivingmichigan.com,2005:/categories/inspiration?page=4Inspiration Inspiration | Natural Awakenings Healthy Living Magazine Page 4Healthy Living Healthy Planet2022-04-15T06:35:45-04:00urn:uuid:17c6f11b-d453-4edf-9fad-cb266a63488b2022-01-10T16:29:57-05:002022-04-15T06:35:45-04:00Living in the Frequency of Love2022-01-31 09:30:00 -0500Marlaina 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.healthylivingmichigan.com">Natural Awakenings Healthy Living Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:b4df7ea4-0e42-490d-9191-e3de626ed2722021-12-08T11:31:42-05:002022-04-29T09:56:51-04:00Why Words Matter2021-12-30 09:30:00 -0500Marlaina 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.healthylivingmichigan.com">Natural Awakenings Healthy Living Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:2a61bafd-700a-4028-8729-cdc7750f3ae32021-11-10T16:26:39-05:002023-01-31T09:44:18-05:00Circles of Healing: The Power of Gathering in Community 2021-11-30 09:30:00 -0500Linda 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.healthylivingmichigan.com">Natural Awakenings Healthy Living Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:0131e9f8-d99d-43f2-9b01-4a546d8f2bd92021-11-11T17:35:04-05:002022-01-01T20:50:10-05:00Season of Light: Celebrating the Soul of Winter2021-11-30 09:30:00 -0500Marlaina 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.healthylivingmichigan.com">Natural Awakenings Healthy Living Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:3fdd267b-7982-4361-87b3-355c5d2c3f432021-10-13T16:44:49-04:002022-01-01T20:53:04-05:00Dying Well: Four Steps to a Good Death2021-10-29 09:30:00 -0400Ronica 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.healthylivingmichigan.com">Natural Awakenings Healthy Living Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:e5f9567b-276e-40ed-85f1-00fb366d82e12021-10-20T15:16:21-04:002022-01-01T20:52:53-05:00The Healing Power of a Hug2021-10-29 09:30:00 -0400Marlaina 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.healthylivingmichigan.com">Natural Awakenings Healthy Living Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:3e614afd-4ad8-4e62-9d0a-4529130b3d012021-09-27T11:20:22-04:002022-01-01T21:02:00-05:00The Quiet Power of Intuition2021-09-30 09:30:00 -0400Marlaina 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.healthylivingmichigan.com">Natural Awakenings Healthy Living Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:2fc2a625-5475-4999-8985-8a6aa2b13e6b2021-08-19T14:19:40-04:002021-10-01T15:09:05-04:00The Power of the Written Note2021-08-31 09:30:00 -0400Julie 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.healthylivingmichigan.com">Natural Awakenings Healthy Living Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:1689f170-caa8-4244-a37d-5b5c9aa1acb22021-07-20T14:33:18-04:002021-10-06T18:11:57-04:00Smiling Can Make Us Happier2021-07-30 09:30:00 -0400Julie 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.healthylivingmichigan.com">Natural Awakenings Healthy Living Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:403098f5-12c1-4d69-9634-db1da328cb7b2021-06-16T15:52:32-04:002022-01-01T20:59:04-05:00The Power of Playfulness2021-06-30 09:30:00 -0400Marlaina 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.healthylivingmichigan.com">Natural Awakenings Healthy Living Magazine</a></small></p>