tag:www.nadallas.com,2005:/categories/inspirationInspiration Inspiration | Natural Awakenings Dallas -Fort Worth Metroplex Edition Healthy Living Healthy Planet2024-03-11T12:50:53-05:00urn:uuid:0f5384c1-dd63-4fed-bb3e-8f46d1a0e0072024-02-25T18:38:40-06:002024-03-11T12:50:53-05:00Healthy Living as a Spiritual Discipline2024-02-29 08:27:00 -0600Marlaina DonatoWe are walking wonders of physiological orchestration, and this alone deserves our highest respect and commitment to our well-being.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nadallas.com">Natural Awakenings Dallas -Fort Worth Metroplex Edition</a></small></p>urn:uuid:e9b621bb-8783-4b71-955c-f563b45f74b92024-01-25T07:17:31-06:002024-03-02T08:25:27-06:00The Magic of Hugs2024-01-31 08:27:00 -0600Marlaina DonatoThrough the ages, various substances and lifestyle changes have been touted as panaceas, but even in our modern world there is one unexpected soul-elixir that might rival the others—the human hug.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nadallas.com">Natural Awakenings Dallas -Fort Worth Metroplex Edition</a></small></p>urn:uuid:9b0bf51c-86ce-4e09-93c8-b114cef8ce512023-12-29T05:53:26-06:002024-01-31T05:13:41-06:00Poetry Inspires Spiritual Wellness2023-12-29 08:50:53 -0600Bernice ButlerDr. Jerron Hill is a board-certified anesthesiologist and medical director of Ketamine Health & Wellness Center of Texas. His second venture, Dr. CBD & Nutrition Centers, <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nadallas.com">Natural Awakenings Dallas -Fort Worth Metroplex Edition</a></small></p>urn:uuid:dd9acba2-68fb-4207-881c-f88c954280342023-12-19T17:43:17-06:002024-03-03T08:09:27-06:00Letting the Seasons Enrich Us2023-12-29 08:27:00 -0600Marlaina DonatoFor most, the first half of our lives is spent on our careers, nourishing family and investing in our dreams. Before we know it, we are presented with the question of what comes next.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nadallas.com">Natural Awakenings Dallas -Fort Worth Metroplex Edition</a></small></p>urn:uuid:29287c20-aa7b-4bbe-8e08-125ea4e1263d2023-11-16T16:37:02-06:002024-01-01T08:39:01-06:00 Treating Ourselves2023-11-28 05:30:00 -0600Marlaina DonatoFor many of us, this time of year is a whirlwind of well-meaning obligations, and we struggle to hold onto the intended joy of the season.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nadallas.com">Natural Awakenings Dallas -Fort Worth Metroplex Edition</a></small></p>urn:uuid:eb32c818-fccc-48ee-9dbc-d6173469f3082023-11-16T20:50:02-06:002024-03-03T08:54:34-06:00The Grace of Giving and Receiving: Healing Through Generosity2023-11-28 05:30:00 -0600Carrie JacksonIn this hectic season, slowing down and helping others can make a world of difference. By nurturing a culture of giving, we can help create a grateful, united community that reflects the values we want to instill.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nadallas.com">Natural Awakenings Dallas -Fort Worth Metroplex Edition</a></small></p>urn:uuid:8cd0e6dc-7e83-4826-a31d-d3dcd64d68062023-10-15T18:18:06-05:002024-01-01T16:46:57-06:00A Pebble of Kindness in the Stagnant Pond2023-10-31 08:30:00 -0500Marlaina DonatoFrom kindergarten classrooms to inspired blogs, kindness is a practice that is encouraged throughout society. <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nadallas.com">Natural Awakenings Dallas -Fort Worth Metroplex Edition</a></small></p>urn:uuid:28d94b34-4ef7-4322-83df-f22d2caa19532023-09-15T18:58:29-05:002023-10-31T09:40:04-05:00Celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day2023-09-29 08:30:00 -0500Kiki PowersDuring this national holiday, we celebrate the invaluable contributions and resilience of Indigenous peoples, recognize their inherent sovereignty and commit to our treaty obligations with tribal nations.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nadallas.com">Natural Awakenings Dallas -Fort Worth Metroplex Edition</a></small></p>urn:uuid:92d1fe02-6677-4cd0-89af-6c08271b840f2023-08-15T16:53:26-05:002023-10-01T13:24:21-05:00Embracing the Winding Road2023-08-31 08:30:00 -0500Marlaina DonatoMeeting life in the moment, wherever we happen to be, can be a challenging but rewarding spiritual discipline.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nadallas.com">Natural Awakenings Dallas -Fort Worth Metroplex Edition</a></small></p>urn:uuid:43314791-6fc8-4ec5-8135-fccc59467bb52023-07-15T15:35:22-05:002023-08-31T09:49:51-05:00Walking in Wonder2023-07-31 08:30:00 -0500Marlaina DonatoBefore life snagged us in its insidious net of obligations, our child selves discovered awe around every bend. We poked our noses into fluffy, new dandelions and saw faces in passing clouds.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nadallas.com">Natural Awakenings Dallas -Fort Worth Metroplex Edition</a></small></p>urn:uuid:ceb6a68d-28dc-49f8-bddb-18a1efc43ec62023-07-17T19:21:10-05:002023-09-05T11:11:45-05:00Lifelong Learning: Benefits of Being the Forever Student2023-07-31 08:30:00 -0500Linda SechristIt’s never too late to take an evening drawing class at the local high school, learn a language with the help of an app or get one-on-one tutoring from a piano instructor. Adults of any age can find benefits when they engage in what is termed “lifelong learning”.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nadallas.com">Natural Awakenings Dallas -Fort Worth Metroplex Edition</a></small></p>urn:uuid:fc0a70ca-1d7b-4430-b37b-0a49da22a0932023-06-16T17:10:14-05:002023-07-31T11:05:33-05:00The Sweet Tapestry of Summer2023-06-30 08:30:00 -0500Marlaina Donato Summer’s apex brings wildflower tapestries woven with cricket-song and evenings punctuated by rolling thunderstorms, but it also can be a time for us to take a deep dive into the miracle of interconnectedness.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nadallas.com">Natural Awakenings Dallas -Fort Worth Metroplex Edition</a></small></p>