tag:www.naturaltucson.com,2005:/categories/inspirationInspiration Inspiration | Natural Awakenings Tucson Healthy Living Healthy Planet2024-03-11T10:50:53-07:00urn:uuid:0f5384c1-dd63-4fed-bb3e-8f46d1a0e0072024-02-25T17:38:40-07:002024-03-11T10:50:53-07:00Healthy Living as a Spiritual Discipline2024-02-29 07:27:00 -0700Marlaina DonatoWe are walking wonders of physiological orchestration, and this alone deserves our highest respect and commitment to our well-being.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturaltucson.com">Natural Awakenings Tucson</a></small></p>urn:uuid:e9b621bb-8783-4b71-955c-f563b45f74b92024-01-25T06:17:31-07:002024-03-02T07:25:27-07:00The Magic of Hugs2024-01-31 07:27:00 -0700Marlaina DonatoThrough the ages, various substances and lifestyle changes have been touted as panaceas, but even in our modern world there is one unexpected soul-elixir that might rival the others—the human hug.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturaltucson.com">Natural Awakenings Tucson</a></small></p>urn:uuid:0004ed1e-6b33-4f4d-813f-ef0d1ffa82812024-01-01T20:15:40-07:002024-01-01T20:15:43-07:00A Visual Tour of the Grand Canyon with Photographer Pete McBride2023-12-31 09:00:00 -0700Suzie AgrilloAs part of the ongoing Changemaker Series at the Fox Tucson Theatre, Tucsonans have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to listen to award-winning photographer and explorer Pete McBride<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturaltucson.com">Natural Awakenings Tucson</a></small></p>urn:uuid:59a7eb48-cdd0-4b3c-a489-8c582bad84042024-01-01T20:46:45-07:002024-01-01T20:46:48-07:00Older and Bolder2023-12-31 09:00:00 -0700Deb BerosetWe speak of aging like it is a problem to be solved. The truth is, aging is a pretty good sign that you are winning. You are still here. <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturaltucson.com">Natural Awakenings Tucson</a></small></p>urn:uuid:dd9acba2-68fb-4207-881c-f88c954280342023-12-19T16:43:17-07:002024-03-03T07:09:27-07:00Letting the Seasons Enrich Us2023-12-29 07:27:00 -0700Marlaina DonatoFor most, the first half of our lives is spent on our careers, nourishing family and investing in our dreams. Before we know it, we are presented with the question of what comes next.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturaltucson.com">Natural Awakenings Tucson</a></small></p>urn:uuid:29287c20-aa7b-4bbe-8e08-125ea4e1263d2023-11-16T15:37:02-07:002024-01-01T07:39:01-07:00 Treating Ourselves2023-11-28 04:30:00 -0700Marlaina DonatoFor many of us, this time of year is a whirlwind of well-meaning obligations, and we struggle to hold onto the intended joy of the season.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturaltucson.com">Natural Awakenings Tucson</a></small></p>urn:uuid:eb32c818-fccc-48ee-9dbc-d6173469f3082023-11-16T19:50:02-07:002024-03-03T07:54:34-07:00The Grace of Giving and Receiving: Healing Through Generosity2023-11-28 04:30:00 -0700Carrie JacksonIn this hectic season, slowing down and helping others can make a world of difference. By nurturing a culture of giving, we can help create a grateful, united community that reflects the values we want to instill.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturaltucson.com">Natural Awakenings Tucson</a></small></p>urn:uuid:8cd0e6dc-7e83-4826-a31d-d3dcd64d68062023-10-15T16:18:06-07:002024-01-01T15:46:57-07:00A Pebble of Kindness in the Stagnant Pond2023-10-31 06:30:00 -0700Marlaina DonatoFrom kindergarten classrooms to inspired blogs, kindness is a practice that is encouraged throughout society. <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturaltucson.com">Natural Awakenings Tucson</a></small></p>urn:uuid:28d94b34-4ef7-4322-83df-f22d2caa19532023-09-15T16:58:29-07:002023-10-31T07:40:04-07:00Celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day2023-09-29 06:30:00 -0700Kiki PowersDuring this national holiday, we celebrate the invaluable contributions and resilience of Indigenous peoples, recognize their inherent sovereignty and commit to our treaty obligations with tribal nations.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturaltucson.com">Natural Awakenings Tucson</a></small></p>urn:uuid:92d1fe02-6677-4cd0-89af-6c08271b840f2023-08-15T14:53:26-07:002023-10-01T11:24:21-07:00Embracing the Winding Road2023-08-31 06:30:00 -0700Marlaina DonatoMeeting life in the moment, wherever we happen to be, can be a challenging but rewarding spiritual discipline.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturaltucson.com">Natural Awakenings Tucson</a></small></p>urn:uuid:80443d70-bae9-479b-a7fb-12468008173a2023-07-31T23:08:19-07:002023-07-31T23:08:22-07:00When You’re Tempted to Give Up on a Dream: Mustering Your Moxie in the Face of Uncertainty and Hard Stuff2023-07-31 09:01:00 -0700Deb BerosetMy favorite time of year as a kid was getting ready for the First Day of School.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturaltucson.com">Natural Awakenings Tucson</a></small></p>urn:uuid:43314791-6fc8-4ec5-8135-fccc59467bb52023-07-15T13:35:22-07:002023-08-31T07:49:51-07:00Walking in Wonder2023-07-31 06:30:00 -0700Marlaina DonatoBefore life snagged us in its insidious net of obligations, our child selves discovered awe around every bend. We poked our noses into fluffy, new dandelions and saw faces in passing clouds.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturaltucson.com">Natural Awakenings Tucson</a></small></p>urn:uuid:ceb6a68d-28dc-49f8-bddb-18a1efc43ec62023-07-17T17:21:10-07:002023-09-05T09:11:45-07:00Lifelong Learning: Benefits of Being the Forever Student2023-07-31 06:30:00 -0700Linda SechristIt’s never too late to take an evening drawing class at the local high school, learn a language with the help of an app or get one-on-one tutoring from a piano instructor. Adults of any age can find benefits when they engage in what is termed “lifelong learning”.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturaltucson.com">Natural Awakenings Tucson</a></small></p>urn:uuid:fc0a70ca-1d7b-4430-b37b-0a49da22a0932023-06-16T15:10:14-07:002023-07-31T09:05:33-07:00The Sweet Tapestry of Summer2023-06-30 06:30:00 -0700Marlaina Donato Summer’s apex brings wildflower tapestries woven with cricket-song and evenings punctuated by rolling thunderstorms, but it also can be a time for us to take a deep dive into the miracle of interconnectedness.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturaltucson.com">Natural Awakenings Tucson</a></small></p>urn:uuid:d35b11ae-e34f-4559-af52-b61056c838cc2023-05-15T17:07:33-07:002023-08-09T20:31:17-07:00Barefoot Blessings: Basking in the Soul of Summer 2023-05-31 06:30:00 -0700Marlaina DonatoAs birds and humans go about their inspired tasks, bees and butterflies dive into their own nectarous agenda. There is no arguing that we all wake up feeling a little bit younger as the days burn longer.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturaltucson.com">Natural Awakenings Tucson</a></small></p>