Hard things, 'Negative' emotions & the Positive Love in Grief.

Grief is as individual ~…  It’s ongoing, up-&-down work, but when we allow it to be a loving effort, it reconnects us and re-patterns us positively: stress eases which is healthier, connection sparks with those around us, our values & efforts find meaning again in new places… opportunity and gifts unfold out of our new awareness.  We’re still sad, still grieving, still carrying sorrow… but enriched positively and on a way forward. 

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Jay Smith
6 Reflections for A New Year

…so he & I crafted a new list that captured the spirit of our hopes for the year - personally, in our work, for our connections with the world around us, and we thought I could share them with you. Here are 6 Reflections for a New Year.

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You Do You

Use your favourite fixes to hush the stress and kick-start the calm. Feel the empathy return and the optimism. Even better, grow a habit of mini-breaks through the day for lasting change, creating a habit you love and use.

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Jay Smith
What Mom Wouldn’t Want This?

Lasting Peace. Kids taught to love each other and grow up to create a better world. Nations striving for justice and a future together.

Whether you’re a parent or not, what world do you long to create?

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"You, with Intention:" A Project.

- Yes! ‘YOU’ should be your project, and it isn’t selfish - it is a gift to the world around you, and especially the ones you cherish the most. *Now 8 weeks as “Live Life Well” project. (Updated August 2021)

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The World Needs Your Super-Power

You can’t fix everything and no one asked you to.

…It’s not easy to focus in on your issues AND find peace consistently, but as you learn, it becomes more obvious. Get clear about what values drive you in the best directions, and name the sneaky saboteur voices that hold you back, and polish the gifts you have to share.

If you had super powers, what would you fix?

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Jay Smith
Make Hay While the Sun Shines

The old farming line: Make hay while the sun shines, means to grab the abundance of work and purpose and our gifts when we can and make the best of them. The phrase gives us freedom to lean in during busy times of life and come through exhilarated. It frees us to tidy up tasks as they bubble up in our rest times, for peace of mind and satisfaction. Then let yourself settle down again, freed up to turn again to restful things, the hay gathered and ready for winter.

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Jay Smith
Walk'n'Talks

Walk’n’talk coaching for fresh air and fresh perspective. Try a free one-time consultation, or ask about creating your own plan.

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Jay Smith