tag:www.naturalcentralpa.com,2005:/categories/inspiration?page=6Inspiration Inspiration | Natural Awakenings South Central Pennsylvania Page 6Healthy Living Healthy Planet2021-10-01T15:09:05-04:00urn: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.naturalcentralpa.com">Natural Awakenings South Central Pennsylvania</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.naturalcentralpa.com">Natural Awakenings South Central Pennsylvania</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.naturalcentralpa.com">Natural Awakenings South Central Pennsylvania</a></small></p>urn:uuid:9b2d77d5-3db7-4bca-af3c-071492b3ef492021-05-19T13:31:59-04:002022-01-01T20:56:31-05:00Simple Acts Can Change the World2021-05-28 09:30:00 -0400Julie PetersonIt’s easy to feel small and helpless in a world full of big problems, but there are simple, daily actions we can take to change it for the better.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalcentralpa.com">Natural Awakenings South Central Pennsylvania</a></small></p>urn:uuid:d407dbd4-8fc1-4a10-9d64-9e23f61df8e62021-04-22T17:13:14-04:002022-01-01T20:54:59-05:00Three Steps for Facing Difficult Emotions2021-04-30 09:30:00 -0400Shauna ShapiroWe can build resiliency and find greater clarity, calm and well-being when facing change, uncertainty and stress with these three key steps using mindfulness and compassion.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalcentralpa.com">Natural Awakenings South Central Pennsylvania</a></small></p>urn:uuid:9a564a9c-df99-477f-ae26-fa808863474c2021-03-22T15:13:45-04:002021-08-26T17:01:54-04:00Create a Nurturing Nest2021-03-31 09:30:00 -0400Marlaina DonatoHome is a harbor of habit, and breaking out of the usual routine can be transformative. Here are some activities to transform living spaces into nurturing sources of inspiration.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalcentralpa.com">Natural Awakenings South Central Pennsylvania</a></small></p>urn:uuid:69b57696-e5a9-4e96-9eb3-7a0cfc2e11ab2021-02-22T11:32:14-05:002021-05-28T11:33:24-04:00Healing from Grief: Four Ways to Find Peace2021-02-26 09:30:00 -0500Jasmin JenkinsHow to discover the light side of grief and identify and embrace the invitations that lay within its deep layers to find inner peace and healing.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalcentralpa.com">Natural Awakenings South Central Pennsylvania</a></small></p>urn:uuid:4b1cfae7-e35f-4b01-96e5-471de31ad8552021-01-29T20:40:10-05:002021-02-28T22:16:04-05:00Heart-Centering Practices Infuse Calm into Daily Life2021-01-29 20:40:09 -0500Gisele M. SieboldFour local experts share their heart-centering exercises that encourage us to be present in each moment. <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalcentralpa.com">Natural Awakenings South Central Pennsylvania</a></small></p>urn:uuid:96cb4b20-8013-4cd0-b2e7-32996288533d2021-01-18T15:23:22-05:002023-02-28T17:45:43-05:00Becoming Heart-Minded2021-01-29 09:30:00 -0500Sarah BlondinMeditation teacher Sarah Blondin explains how drawing our attention inward and focusing on our heart center can help us become more kind, calm, loving, accepting, inspired and creative.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalcentralpa.com">Natural Awakenings South Central Pennsylvania</a></small></p>urn:uuid:505bfe46-e386-431b-ba27-af4adbdd164f2020-12-17T11:51:12-05:002021-09-29T21:36:33-04:00House Blessings for Clearing and Protecting Spaces2020-12-30 09:30:00 -0500Marlaina DonatoWays to bless and welcome positive energy into a new house, office or other space with smudging sage, prayers, seasonal flowers, essential oils, crystals, singing bowls and more.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalcentralpa.com">Natural Awakenings South Central Pennsylvania</a></small></p>