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Tranquility
Continue Reading: TranquilityConfidence in bloom is the vibe in the Healing Gardens of the Iris Respite House. The vibrant yellow of the daffodil flowers catch my attention as I contemplate how much …
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Tranquility
Confidence in bloom is the vibe in the Healing Gardens of the Iris Respite House. The vibrant yellow of the daffodil flowers catch my attention as I contemplate how much … Continue Reading
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Held in the In-Between: Life, Death, and the Spring Equinox
In early spring, each sunbreak graces our shoulders like an unexpected gift—a warm hug from Mother Nature, thawing our wintered hearts. The first warmth of spring is startling, isn’t it? … Continue Reading
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Appreciation
I woke the other day to a beautiful heavy snow. It happened to be on a Saturday, so my morning was a bit more relaxed. The picture from the sunroom … Continue Reading
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Breathe
The month of February seems to lend itself to moments of deep breathing. Research shows that mindful deep breathing practices elicit balance and transform stress into peace. James Nestor, the … Continue Reading
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Tenacity
January’s focus is about tenacity, with Clematis as our flower pick and Laurel Leaf as the essential oil. Tenacity, by definition, is persistence, with some synonyms including courage, mettle, resolution, … Continue Reading
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Flourish: Our Theme for 2025
Happy New Year! Hope Grows spent some time over the holiday season recharging and enjoying time with family. “Taking a Break” has been something that Hope Grows has incorporated into … Continue Reading
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Gifts of the Winter Solstice
I am out of the gardens for the season. The plants are all tucked in for the winter, the horticultural off-season is here, and I am ready to start my … Continue Reading
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Closing Current Doors to Open New Ones
If you follow my blog posts and the story of Hope Grows, you may remember the spiritual and divine part of the beginning of the mission. I was always a … Continue Reading
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Be Present | Being an Opportunist
If only we could be in the moment or be present all the time; better yet, take advantage of opportunities that we are given. I don’t know how many times … Continue Reading
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Finding Your “Why”
The arrival of autumn brings a powerful metaphor for change, reflection, and letting go. I feel like this seasonal transition is one of the most talked about and I ponder … Continue Reading
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Gifts of the Autumn Equinox
When I was a child, I had one of those fold-out growth charts on my wall, where my mom would measure how tall I had gotten every few months, draw … Continue Reading
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Steadiness
I woke this morning and the temperatures were cooler and the sky clear and blue, almost an azure blue. There is a lot of historical significance, biological function, cultural and … Continue Reading
