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The Gifts of Mindfulness
When I started my sabbatical in 2019, I set intentions for the time away from traditional work. One of the main objectives was to practice being present and incorporate mindfulness into my daily life. What do I mean by mindfulness? Dictionary.com defines...
Stepping into vulnerability
“It’s tougher to be vulnerable than to actually be tough.” ~Rihanna “Vulnerability gives us freedom, power and connects us to a network of injured souls. It is through the art of being real that we can heal our self and others.” ~Shannon L. Alder “There’s power in...
The Great Sugar Mix-Up
I must have been nine or ten when I made the first cake all by myself. It was a summer day and I had been trained in some simple cooking and baking already, under adult supervision. I honestly don’t remember if I asked my parents if I could make this cake, but I...
Being Distracted vs. Being Present
At the beginning of my career, I wore “multitasking” as a badge of honor. Working in a call-center, I answered calls, email, and entered data, seemingly simultaneously. I mean, I really did it sometimes! As I interviewed for my next few career positions, I remember...
Mindfulness & Mind-Body-Spirit Connection
Wrapping up our values What a pleasure to share Sabbatical Vibrations’ values over the last few weeks! Company values are crucial. They are more than just a buzzword or catchy phrase thrown out in conversation. Values are the driving forces of business decisions and...
The Value in Stories
As we continue on the journey of exploring Sabbatical Vibrations’ values, I feel compelled to say I don’t have a favorite value. The five values combined truly exemplify what Sabbatical Vibrations is all about. However, if I *did* have a favorite value, it would...
Enriching Your Life with Creativity
“It is creativity which points us to new paths, new ways of seeing and solving, and which offers us inspiration from both the inside and the outside. Creative expression is rooted in the capacities for observation, discovery, imagination, and courage. It wakes us up,...
What is Good Food?
Enjoying food (preparation and eating) is a tradition that runs deep on both sides of my family. Marrying into my husband’s family solidified my love of people who love the production of food. Our traditions are different, but my new family rallies around special meal...