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Election Day in the United States

November 3, 2020 by Christie Hawkes 14 Comments
I voted stickers on the American flag.

Election Day in the United States. The big day is finally here. Does election day give you hope or fear? Maybe a little bit of both? #electionday #Ivoted #SoWhatNowWhat

Posted in: This and that Tagged: election, mindfulness, politics

Are you burdened by too much past?

September 8, 2020 by Christie Hawkes 18 Comments
Rearview mirror reflecting a city.

I sat down to write this morning, somehow ending up scrolling through Facebook (procrastinate much?), and came across this quote.  Guilt, regret, resentment, sadness, and all forms of non-forgiveness are caused by too much past and not enough presence. Eckhardt Tolle It struck a chord with me, and I recalled earlier in the week reading … [Read more…]

Posted in: Health and wellness Tagged: mindfulness

I release this…

July 14, 2020 by Christie Hawkes 34 Comments
Woman's hands releasing butterfly.

Breathe in. Breathe out. I cannot stop this virus from doing what it will do in the world. I cannot make another person wear a mask, practice social distancing, or wash their hands. I cannot stop another’s violence or unkind words. I cannot ensure that my children and grandchildren are safe and happy now and … [Read more…]

Posted in: Health and wellness Tagged: Love, mindfulness, peace

Living with intention

March 3, 2020 by Christie Hawkes 44 Comments
Woman with arms outstretched.

The news is full of warnings about things that could end our lives—coronavirus, random acts of violence, car crashes, and forest fires…just to name a few. You know what we don’t talk about enough? The danger of not living life in the first place. I’m not downplaying the importance of washing our hands, locking our … [Read more…]

Posted in: Health and wellness Tagged: inention, living in the moment, mindfulness

Happy Monday! Episode 11

December 16, 2019 by Christie Hawkes 22 Comments
Woman sitting in window.

Shoulda…Woulda…Coulda Transcript Good morning and happy Monday! I hope the world is treating you right and everything is going your way. If not, you are not alone, and today’s message is for you. If it is, embrace the joy, but don’t tune us out just yet. Chances are good that at some point in the … [Read more…]

Posted in: Happy Monday vlog, Health and wellness Tagged: judgment, kindness, mindfulness

Happy Monday! Episode 6

November 4, 2019 by Christie Hawkes 2 Comments
Meditation

How to give up stress as a way of life Transcript Good morning and happy Monday! Can you believe we are in week 6 of our journey to fall in love with Mondays? If you missed any of the episodes or need a refresher, you can find the videos on my YouTube Channel, Christie Hawkes. … [Read more…]

Posted in: Happy Monday vlog, Health and wellness Tagged: Brene Brown, Calm, mindfulness, vlog

The high cost of impatience

August 6, 2019 by Christie Hawkes 37 Comments
Woman wearing watch in a field.

When I was a child, my mother told me patience was a virtue, so I grew up understanding that patience was something that I should aspire to. What I didn’t fully understand until recently was the high cost of impatience. Missing out on this moment in time Merriam-Webster defines impatience as the state of being … [Read more…]

Posted in: Health and wellness Tagged: finances, mindfulness, patience, relationships

The power of words and mindful speaking

March 26, 2019 by Christie Hawkes 53 Comments
Sad woman

Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me.” As a child you probably heard that chant, were maybe even given that advice by well-meaning adults. By now, you know the deception of that statement. Words are powerful. So powerful, in fact, that they are even said to be mightier than … [Read more…]

Posted in: Health and wellness Tagged: compassion, mindfulness

Winter bucket list

December 20, 2018 by Christie Hawkes 24 Comments
Snowmen with winter bucket list

As I write this post, those of us in the Northern Hemisphere are approaching winter solstice, the shortest day of the year and the official beginning of winter. I am celebrating by posting my winter bucket list–those things I’d like to enjoy this season. I’ll be checking in on the 21st of each month to … [Read more…]

Posted in: Health and wellness, Link parties, Travel Tagged: bucket list, fitness, mindfulness

Meet yourself with kind curiosity

December 18, 2018 by Christie Hawkes 30 Comments
Meditation

Saturday morning I woke up feeling “blah.” I don’t know why. I mean it was a Saturday morning; the weekend stretched out before me. It’s the Christmas season—the most wonderful time of the year. So I pushed myself to cheer up. The self-talk went something like this. “What are you moping around about? You are … [Read more…]

Posted in: Health and wellness Tagged: meditation, mindfulness
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