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Stretching Yourself in Grief
Continue Reading: Stretching Yourself in GriefIn August, as summer begins to exhale its last full breath, the world around us slowly starts to quiet. The heat lingers, but the light subtly shifts. Gardens begin to dry. Cicadas sing their steady chorus. Nature gives us signs that change is near. And in this seasonal in-between, there is an invitation: to stretch yourself.
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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
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Growth
August is typically a productive month in the gardens, with many plants reaching their peak growth and yielding a bountiful harvest. Right now, watering, weeding, and deadheading is what August … Continue Reading
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How Do You Find Courage in The Face of Fear?
Caregivers know how to find courage in the face of fear, developing the strength to persevere and overcome challenges in their vital role. Learn more. Continue Reading
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Energy
I spent a bit of mindful energy this morning looking around at the beauty of the gardens here at the Iris Respite House & Healing Gardens. Some rain storms have … Continue Reading
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How To Protect Your Peace: Setting Boundaries & Knowing Yourself
In thinking about this month’s focus, “Protecting Your Peace,” I began MY life. What does it mean to “protect your peace?” Protecting your peace often starts by identifying what’s weighing … Continue Reading
