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The Gift of Gratitude
According to the Oxford Dictionary of Etymology (word derivation), the meaning of “gratitude” is “free gift; gratefulness”. The same dictionary cites the word “grateful” to derive from a combination of the Sanskrit work for “welcome”, the Old Italian word for “pleasing”, and the Indo-Iranian words for “praise”. What’s our takeaway? Gratitude is a state of…
Read MoreYou’re Wonderful
Whether it’s a truth you have a hard time believing or something you know deeply in the whole of your being, the phrase, “You’re wonderful,” just isn’t one most of us hear every day. This is true not only in our personal lives, but also in our media. The messages embedded into the beauty ideal…
Read More“Coffee: The Magical Bean That Isn’t Just for Breakfast Anymore”
There is a reason coffee is a revered beverage almost everywhere in the world, and it’s benefits aren’t just bound to a hot cuppa java or a tall skinny latte. It turns out coffee isn’t just a pick-me-up to your energy; it’s also a vital…
Read MoreSelf-Care Rituals-Pure Mana Hawaii
“To see a World in a grain of sand And a Heaven in a wild flower, Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand And Eternity in an hour. ― William Blake, Auguries of Innocence “Self-care” is a phrase gaining popularity lately, whether thrown around in casual conversation or used more clinically in the helping…
Read MoreValentine’s Day Devotion
To My Valentine, May we take care of each other, with love and devotion, carefully and thoughtfully. Let us share our hearts desires and nurture our dreams. Now in this moment, may we kiss and enhance our bodies intuition. Our truths are raw, they are exposed and vulnerable, they are shared and caressed with love.…
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