Thriving During the Holiday Season with Kindfulness
Zahra Kara Zahra Kara

Thriving During the Holiday Season with Kindfulness

The holidays are exciting but they also can wreak havoc on our ability to be be intentional and present. I owe a large part of my sanity during the busy-ness of this time of year on the time I set aside to reflect on the true meaning of the holidays, so that I can focus on what really matters to me and my loved ones. Perspective allows us to remember the true meaning of the holidays. In this article I offer some ideas about how to tune in, be present, be intentional about where you exert your energy and make the necessary shifts to tend to your needs and nurture yourselves so that you’re able to really enjoy each day during the festive season as it comes!

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Mindfulness + Mother Nature: How Nature Boosts Joy, Acceptance, Calm and Kindness
Zahra Kara Zahra Kara

Mindfulness + Mother Nature: How Nature Boosts Joy, Acceptance, Calm and Kindness

Just as a formal mindfulness meditation practices enable us to sooth and nurture our internal systems, so too can connecting with nature. Carving out time to enjoy and be in nature is a simple and effective way to help us feel calm, rejuvenated, happier and more grounded.

A great way to spend time being in and enjoying nature, especially with little ones, is to create mandalas.

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Helping Children Thrive while Learning at Home
Zahra Kara Zahra Kara

Helping Children Thrive while Learning at Home

Navigating the upcoming school year will be easier, for adults and children alike, if adults feel confident in their capacity to not only teach children reading, writing and arithmetic, but to also do what’s best for children’s mental, emotional and social development. 

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