Tip 1: don’t check your phone: Ease your body into wakefulness. When you first wake up, your brain is switching from delta waves, which occur during deep sleep, to theta waves (think daydreaming mode), to producing alpha waves (here, you’re awake, but the brain is still not quite ready to tackle stressors and sensations of […]
How Trees and Blood Vessels Share a Hidden Math: Every so often, life gives us moments so enchanting they feel like pages from a storybook. Recently, on an unusually warm winter night, we took my daughter’s little piano outside, and under a canopy of stars, she played. She’s only 16 months old, but her intuitive […]
The intensity of my UC flare emphasized the significance of “making my highs high,” and recognizing that “Life Is A Magical Adventure” mantras I often leaned on during that challenging time. It became clear to me that in order to heal and become a stronger, thriving individual despite chronic illness, I needed to prioritize myself. And so, I did. I embraced self-love, personal growth, and healing practices I discovered that are natural gifts — and I express gratitude for these gifts and blessings every, single day.
This is a quote from one of my personal favorite philosophers, Marcus Aurelius, it encourages individuals to approach obstacles with a positive perspective, viewing them as stepping stones rather than roadblocks. By embracing challenges and viewing them as integral to the process, we can cultivate a greater sense of determination, perseverance, and adaptability, leading to more successful habit formation.
Stress management tools found in nature provide an oasis of calm amidst our highs and lows. By immersing ourselves in the symphony of nature, practicing mindfulness, grounding ourselves, connecting with water and earth, engaging in physical activity, harnessing the power of breath, embracing creativity, nurturing social connections, and within our prayers we unlock the potential to find serenity within ourselves.
Scroll down to read about my latest painting, “Shapeshifter”. I was painting this flower, (In fact, if you go home to noelclark.com, you will see a picture of me wearing a white blouse dress, standing next to the flower as it looked while still a work in progress (WIP). I began painting this flower again […]
Before the sun rises, ever so slowly, trees, who had been at rest, awaken to begin subtly stretching their limbs to reach as much sunlight as possible. There’s no metaphor or hidden meaning behind this, just an appreciation for life… It’s a beautiful thing. Try this: Before starting your day out in the world, be […]
Princess Diana❤️ Besides the amazing female role models I look up to in my family, I’ve always looked up to Princess Diana. She was intelligent, tenacious, sophisticated and classy. She was a stunningly beautiful woman and style icon. An elegant Princess and humanitarian, filled with humility and love. A woman of great influence who used […]
#YouAreNOTRequiredToPlayByTheRules • The magic in your life will reveal itself when you are vulnerable. When you are not playing by the rules, but instead confidently living in the moment, without fear of making a mistake or the judgement of others. This freedom doesn’t happen over night. It is a process which involves deconditioning yourself from […]
