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What’s your wish when lighting a candle with soulful wishes through the holidays?

As we reflect on our soulful purpose and meaning during the holidays, let’s reflect when lighting a candle to carry a soulful meaning of representing hope, warmth, love, and light of the spirit, signifying a connection to something greater than oneself, and reflect on the inner light within us. Candles serve as a reminder to share this light with others and cultivate a sense of peace and togetherness.

When lighting a candle with soulful wishes, you might want to bring your intentions and soulful wishes by saying:

Intention Setting: Inner Peace and Tranquility
May this candle bring serenity to my mind and soul. When lighting a candle, one can focus on a specific desire, prayer, or goal, infusing the flame with the energy of their intention.

Connection to the Divine: Guidance and Clarity
Let this light guide me towards the right decisions illuminating my path forward. Across many spiritual traditions, candles are used a s a way to connect with a higher power, creating a space for prayer and meditation.

Remembrance and Honoring: Healing and Comfort
May this candle bring warmth and comfort to those in need. As the wax melts, may my worries dissolve. Lighting a candle can also be a way to remember loved ones who have passed, signifying their continued presence in spirit. With each gentle glow to find inner peace in mind , body and soul.

Self-Care and Mindfulness: Gratitude and Appreciation
I send love and healing energy with this burning light. The act of lighting a candle can also be a mindful practice, encouraging one to be present in the moment and appreciate the simple beauty of our inner soulful light. I am grateful for the blessings in my life.

May my loved ones be safe protected from harm and be well. …

The holiday season brings so much joy… but let’s be honest, it can also be overwhelming. Whether it’s a big family celebration or a small gathering with your closest friends, connecting with those you love is the most important part of the holidays. Remember, self-care means knowing when to ask for help. Lean on your loved ones, share the load, and cherish the support they provide.

𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝟕 𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮`𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐨 𝐌𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐲:
1. Connect to the deeper meaning of the season
2. Serve someone
3. Celebrate the season with forgiveness
4. Make it spiritual, inspiring nurturing your soul
5. Do what you love
6. Adopt a cause near and dear to your heart – give back
7. Connect with your family and friends – being grateful

I know I couldn’t navigate this time of year without my husband by my side. Who’s your rock during the holidays? Let them know how much you appreciate them today! …

The Gift of Giving This Holiday Season ✨ Have you discovered your purpose? Embracing our unique talents allows us to express our personal, creative essence.

Big or small, we all have special gifts that make us one of a kind.

Sharing those gifts with others is a beautiful way to give back… not out of obligation, but because it inspires others to learn, grow, and thrive.

Whether it’s mentoring, listening, cooking, writing, painting, or simply sharing music, what you offer can bring joy, motivation, and encouragement to those around you.

And remember, the most precious gift you can give is your time❤️ …

Tis the season for joy, wonder, gratitude, and togetherness – but for many, it’s also a time of holiday stress. The pressure to host the perfect dinner or keep up with a whirlwind of social commitments can overshadow the “most wonderful time of the year.” This season, give yourself the gift of wellness. Embrace strategies to reduce stress, deepen connections with loved ones, and truly savor the magic of the holidays.

1) Practice Open Communication: Be Intentional
2) Make Time For Time Management: Quiet Your Calendar
3) Establish Boundaries
4) Resolve Conflict: Share Responsibilities
5) Maintain Traditions: Prioritize Your Own Peace
6) Respond with Kindness

The holiday season is all about giving, including giving yourself whatever you need to reduce stress so you can fully appreciate and find meaning while keeping the ‘ME” in Merry. Make this holiday season about what truly matters – peace, joy, and connection.

If you would like to read my article in the Long Island Press and Dan’s Papers: 🔗 in bio – page 68. …

The holiday season is in full swing, and I know how challenging it can be to find time to recharge and take care of yourself.

I invite you to tune in to the latest episode of Keeping the Well in Well-thy podcast, “The Power of Self-Care.” In this episode, I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Barbara Archer, wealth advocate and partner at Hightower St. Louis. We explore digital tools designed to enhance well-being, practical strategies for managing stress and anxiety, and ways to cultivate inner peace during this busy time of year.

Take a moment for yourself and listen 🔗 in bio. …

On my way to beautiful Alpharetta, Georgia, to join The Coalition for Hemophilia B Women’s Retreat as a keynote speaker! I am excited to connect, empower, and share insights with this inspiring community. Stay tuned for a recap of the event next week!

#KeynoteSpeaker #HemophiliaB #WomensRetreat #Empowerment …

As a Health and Wellness Advisor, I have spent decades helping women find natural solutions for achieving good health. I’ve often discussed the power of food, exercising regularly, getting enough sleep, and doing everything you can to reduce stress. One thing I haven’t talked enough about can make a real difference: the power of friends you can count on.

Here’s an interesting piece of information: did you know that female friendships can increase your longevity? Women’s friendship doesn’t just add joy to life – they can literally extend it. It’s well known that women excel at building and maintaining friendships, which has profound implications for health and well-being.

It`s easy to sometimes take friendships for granted, or even dismiss the importance of having female friends at all. Science says otherwise it’s been shown that strong relationships reduce depression and anxiety while promoting healthier behaviors. There’s a body of research that suggests that cultivating these friendships can have tangible health benefits. Harvard University’s Nurses ‘ Study found that women are less likely to develop impairments as they age and are more likely to be content with their lives.

There are huge benefits to spending time with like-minded women -physical, emotional, and mental benefits -that make prioritizing friendships entirely worthwhile. Women are each other’s support system -from giving advice, offering a shoulder to cry on, keeping secrets, lending a listening ear, and boosting one another’s confidence and self-esteem. A strong social support system can lead to a better immune system, increased longevity, and more resiliency when life gets tough. Friends help you feel more optimistic, support you through trauma and loss, and help you feel like you belong.

One of the most beautiful things about female friendships is its strength. Our female friends help to build us up and remind us that we have what it takes to follow our dreams and seize the day. Female friends become your cheerleaders. As we age female friends also challenge us to try new things, act as mentors in our personal and professional lives, and push us to excel in all areas of life. …

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, I’ve been thinking a lot about how important gratitude is. In the hustle of everyday life, it’s easy to miss the value of what we already have, especially when it comes to the people around us. But taking a moment for gratitude can strengthen our connections and help us see the everyday joys that fill our lives.

Set an Example: Gratitude starts with you. By showing appreciation, whether through a kind word or thoughtful action, you can inspire others to do the same. These simple acts create warmth and strengthen our bonds, building a ripple effect of positivity.

Be Present: Being present is just as important. Instead of getting caught up in planning for tomorrow, take a moment to embrace today and appreciate the blessings right in front of you, like your health and relationships.

As we get closer to Thanksgiving, let’s all try and make it a priority to show gratitude, not just in your romantic relationships but in your friendships and workplace connections as well. A little gratitude can go a long way in reminding us of life’s richness.

Read the full article in Long Island Press and Dan’s Papers – page 70: 🔗 can be found in my bio …

As I recently celebrated my anniversary in France, I found myself reflecting on the importance of gratitude. In the rush of everyday life, it’s easy to overlook the value of what we already have, particularly in our relationships.

On this Thankful Thursday, let’s take a moment to appreciate the connections that enrich our lives. Gratitude can deepen our bonds and remind us of the joys that surround us.

What are you grateful for today? Share in the comments!

#ThankfulThursday #Gratitude #Relationships #Thanksgiving #ReflectAndAppreciate …

Happy Boss`s Day to all our incredible leaders! True leadership begins with self-care. By prioritizing their well-being, leaders can inspire, uplift, and support their teams to excel.

Today, let’s celebrate those who set the standard for a balanced and thriving workplace. Thank you for being the outstanding leader that you are — take time for yourself today!

#LeadershipMatters #SelfCareLeads #NationalBossDay …

Did you know that October is Mental Health Month? So, this month, let’s take a moment to prioritize our mental well-being! Mental health is just as important as physical health, and finding balance in our lives is key to living fully and freely. Never think that self-care is selfish because it is essential! Taking care of your mental health improves your quality of life and makes you a more effective leader. I emphasize this in my sessions: when you nurture your mind, you show up as a more present, empathetic, and decisive leader.

Switch it up with an exercise:
-How do you create micro moments of happiness throughout your day?
-Why is joy important for our daily lives routine? Bringing purpose, passion and meaning owning your agency.
-Where your thoughts flow is where your energy goes- be mindful of your inner GPS narratives influencing your actions and choices you act upon.

#MentalHealthMonth #WellnessJourney #MindBodyBalance #CatherineCanadeo #BetterLeader #MentalHealthAwareness …

I wanted to share another testimonial from one of our amazing attendees, Alina R. Haitz, at the recent Odyssey Event:

"𝘈𝘴 𝘢 𝘣𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘧𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘢 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘖𝘥𝘺𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘺 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘭𝘺 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦. 𝘐 𝘭𝘦𝘧𝘵 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘦𝘮𝘱𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘳 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦! 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘢𝘬𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘥𝘦𝘦𝘱𝘭𝘺 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘮𝘦 𝘰𝘯 𝘣𝘰𝘵𝘩 𝘢 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘧𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘭𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭. 𝘐’𝘷𝘦 𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴, 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘢𝘯 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵—𝘪𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘢 𝘮𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘯 𝘶𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦. 𝘕𝘰𝘵 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺 𝘥𝘪𝘥 𝘐 𝘨𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘷𝘢𝘭𝘶𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘐 𝘢𝘭𝘴𝘰 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘦𝘥 𝘮𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘐 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘶𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘸 𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦. 𝘐’𝘮 𝘢𝘭𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘺 𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘯𝘦𝘹𝘵 𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘳!"

✨ Seeing feedback like this makes our day! Our goal was to make an impact, leave everyone inspired, and foster connections that last. Thank you, Alina, and to everyone who attended—we can’t wait to do it again!

To see what others had to say, check out my latest article in Long Island Press and Dan’s Papers on page 46: link in bio

#OdysseyEvent #Empowerment #Wellness #Leadership #Inspiration #Community …

The energy is still buzzing from our recent Odyssey Event, and we’d love to hear how it’s impacted you! Did it inspire your leadership journey or nurture your soul? We hope you left feeling empowered, heard, and that sharing your stories sparked inspiration in others.

A huge thank you to everyone who attended and made our first Odyssey Event on Long Island truly unforgettable! We`re already excited for what`s next… more workshops, more growth, and another Odyssey Event in 2025. Stay tuned!

#OdysseyEvent #WellnessLeadership #EmpowermentJourney #ThankYou …