When Hope Is Absent
TW: Suicidal ideation; hopelessness Mass shootings. Pandemics and viral outbreaks. Climate change. War. Cruelty, inequity, killing. Our...
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Desiree Aquino
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Desiree Aquino
- Mar 7
- 4 min
Help for Feeling Lonely
Q 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 Aquino
- Mar 7
- 1 min
Recs - 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 Aquino
- Feb 22
- 3 min
Creativity During COVID-19
These 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 Aquino
- Feb 22
- 1 min
Recs - 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 Aquino
- Mar 23, 2021
- 3 min
Your Words Have Value
Do 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 Aquino
- Mar 22, 2021
- 2 min
Recs - 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 Aquino
- Mar 17, 2021
- 3 min
Appreciate 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 Aquino
- Mar 9, 2021
- 1 min
Recs - 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 Aquino
- Feb 15, 2021
- 3 min
What'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 Aquino
- Jan 11, 2021
- 3 min
The Purpose In Our Pain
This 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 Aquino
- Dec 11, 2020
- 3 min
Let Light In
Talking with a couple of friends this week, both conversations led into preparing for winter, mentally and emotionally speaking. Knowing...
Desiree Aquino
- Nov 13, 2020
- 4 min
What'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 Aquino
- Oct 23, 2020
- 3 min
What'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 Aquino
- Oct 9, 2020
- 2 min
Give Yourself Some Grace
After 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 Aquino
- Sep 24, 2020
- 3 min
3 Steps to Regain Joy
I 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 Aquino
- Sep 4, 2020
- 3 min
Anger in the Coronavirus Era
Think about the last time you were insanely angry. Not mildly annoyed or a bit irritated. When you were full-on mouth-foaming,...
Desiree Aquino
- Aug 19, 2020
- 2 min
Truly Knowing Your Worth
The 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 Aquino
- Aug 19, 2020
- 1 min
Recs - 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 Aquino
- Jul 28, 2020
- 2 min
Defining Freedom for Ourselves
Normally 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...