The Super Power of Being Present and Letting Go

I like to think about this idea of impermanence and change; attachment and letting go. The super power of acceptance or contentment (santosha) and finding peace with what we have right now comes from the super power of being present. If we are so attached to what we have, how does our perspective change when we understand the changing nature of our bodies?

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Monica Phillips
Happy Valentine's Day - The Most Beautiful Heart, A Story of Love

One day a young man was standing in the middle of the town proclaiming that he had the most beautiful heart in the whole valley. A large crowd gathered and they all admired his heart for it was perfect. There was not a mark or a flaw in it. Yes, they all agreed it truly was the most beautiful heart they had ever seen. The young man was very proud and boasted more loudly about his beautiful heart.

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Monica Phillips
Happy Holidays and Warmest Wishes to You!

Sending holiday wishes, joy, and appreciation to all of you! This post includes a sweet holiday video for you, insights on the benefits of yoga, mental fitness group coaching, great resources on healing, books, and the Christmas star where Jupiter and Saturn come together on December 21. Don’t miss it!

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Monica Phillips
Advice I Live By

1. Always leave a place cleaner than you found it. Girl Scouts played a tremendous role in showing me the value of integrity and respect for ourselves and others. When you clean up your space and pick up litter, it shows respect for your surroundings and others to come. What is one thing you could do today to leave a place cleaner than you found it? Imagine how it would make others feel.

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