Desiree AquinoMar 74 minHelp for Feeling LonelyQ U O T E O F T H E W E E K "The most terrible poverty is loneliness and the feeling of being unloved." - Mother Theresa We've...
Desiree AquinoMar 71 minRecs - What We're Reading, Buying, Watching, etc. (Week of September 13, 2020)1. Struggling to keep a new routine? If you're trying to maintain a healthier diet, exercise or morning routine, check out this article...
Desiree AquinoFeb 233 minCreativity During COVID-19These days, my definition of creativity is binge-watching a different Netflix series. I can't say I've felt or been very creative lately,...
Desiree AquinoFeb 231 minRecs - What We're Reading, Buying, Watching, etc. (Week of September 6, 2020)1. Are you, your school, or your company looking for resources around diversity, inclusion and social equality? Mindful Littles in...
Desiree AquinoMar 24, 20213 minYour Words Have ValueDo you dream in words, friend? I do. The other night, I dreamed full paragraphs of an as-yet-unwritten novel. Not only do I dream the...
Desiree AquinoMar 23, 20212 minRecs - What We're Reading, Watching, Buying, etc. (Week of August 30, 2020)The Autumn Reading List Fall is sneaking up on us! Get ready for cozy blankets, hot apple cider and falling leaves. With days turning...
Desiree AquinoMar 17, 20213 minAppreciate Your Resilience"Bounce back like a tennis ball. Bounce back like a basketball. Bounce back like a soccer ball. Or really any kinda ball except a...
Desiree AquinoMar 9, 20211 minRecs - What We're Reading, Watching, Buying, etc. (Week of August 23, 2020)1. As the uncertainty and despair of the coronavirus pandemic wears on, I found "The Thrive Guide to Remaining Hopeful Through the...
Desiree AquinoFeb 15, 20213 minWhat's Up With. . .Mirror Work?At it's most basic, mirror work is just repeating affirmations (simple, positive statements expressing our truths) out loud while looking...
Desiree AquinoJan 11, 20213 minThe Purpose In Our PainThis photo of me and my son was taken about 6 years ago. It was the day after my sister's wedding, and we took a short trip to a local...
Desiree AquinoDec 11, 20203 minLet Light InTalking with a couple of friends this week, both conversations led into preparing for winter, mentally and emotionally speaking. Knowing...
Desiree AquinoNov 13, 20204 minWhat's up with. . .Limiting Beliefs?"Whether you think you can, or think you can't -- you're right." I used to hate that Henry Ford quote. It was stupid, untrue and...
Desiree AquinoOct 24, 20203 minWhat's up with. . .Meditation?This post kicks off an occasional series about tools and resources for self-care and wellness. The What's up with. . .? series explores...
Desiree AquinoOct 10, 20202 minGive Yourself Some GraceAfter the pandemic hit, I had panic attacks for the first time in my life. I'd describe the experience like drowning. It feels like a...
Desiree AquinoSep 24, 20203 min3 Steps to Regain JoyI don't think any of us goes about our day thinking whether or not we're joyful. Maybe we should! Joy is a very powerful state to be in,...
Desiree AquinoSep 4, 20203 minAnger in the Coronavirus EraThink about the last time you were insanely angry. Not mildly annoyed or a bit irritated. When you were full-on mouth-foaming,...
Desiree AquinoAug 20, 20202 minTruly Knowing Your WorthThe last weekday before shelter in place started, I went on a first date. At the time, I had no idea how life would completely be altered...
Desiree AquinoAug 20, 20201 minRecs - What We're Reading, Watching, Listening To, etc. (Week of June 29, 2020)1. When Wisdom 2.0 first announced livestream meditations with Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn to help people through the COVID-19 era, they nearly...
Desiree AquinoJul 29, 20202 minDefining Freedom for OurselvesNormally when we think about the 4th of July, it's about celebrating our country's freedom. But what if we took a moment to think about...
Desiree AquinoJul 26, 20201 minRecs - What We're Reading, Watching, Listening To (Week of June 26, 2020)1. Pandemic Resources from Jack Kornfield. Jack Kornfield is a well-renowned author. He trained as a Buddhist monk in Asia and is a...