Wednesday, September 21, 2022

First Fridays- A Story. A Song. An Activity (Dreamers)

Everyone has a story to tell

Every parent...
Every child...
Every person...

and Yuyi Morales

(the author and illustrator of this month's story)

reminds us 

as she shares some of her unique first
experiences after migrating to the US.



Her use of colorful words
and beautiful drawings 

help 

"paint the picture"
while reinforcing 

the power of books and storytelling.



First Fridays- 
A Story. A Song. An Activity.

Virtual Storytime

A Story




A Song


The Library Song| What's New Today| Sesame Studios


An Activity

"Bringing Storytelling to Life"
with Paper Bag Stories


We each have a unique story to tell, and we can learn
new things about one another when we share them!  


Check out how we used simple brown paper bags to
showcase how creative and unique each of our stories can be...


Three thoughts to guide you...

1. Use what you have
2. Provide the materials
3. Step back


Everyone has a story... what is yours?

Wednesday, September 14, 2022

The Slow Path to Embracing All Seven Domains of Wellness

We've spent the last 3 years 
focusing on wellness

researching...
learning...
leaning in...

to experiences so

fascinating...
liberating...
humbling...

we just want to discover
more and more

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Grab some tea
Find a cozy seat

and SLOW DOWN
with us here each week

for

resources
tools
tips

as we embrace the
slow path to supporting the

Seven Domains of Wellness

Physical
Mental (Emotional)
Financial
Environmental
Grief and Loss
Spiritual
Social


Prepping for the relaunch our 7-week Vitality series
presented through weekly Wellness Cafes
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Physical

the well-being of your body maintained by
the act of taking proper care of yourself physically
through the balance of diet, movement, and rest

What this looks like to me:
(walking/weights/sauna/green juice)
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Mental Emotional

the health and well-being of your mind as
it relates to the balance of your state of emotions

What this looks like to me:
(mindfulness/meditation/creativity/self-care)
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Financial

feeling secure in the capacity/ ability
to meet your material needs

What this looks like to me:
(seeking balance/ "minimalist"-slow living
mindset/ consuming with intention)
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Environmental

well-being maintained through the understanding 
of how your environment effects your overall health;

being mindful of how past, present, future moments
intersect to bring either chaos or calm

What this looks like to me:
(candles/oldies records/ watching sunsets) 
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Grief and Loss

the ability to maintain health, consistency, and
well-being during the midst of uncertainty and change

What this looks like to me:
(writing/ Biblical journaling; moments of pause/ therapy)
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Spiritual

feeling complete and full of positive energy;
a sense of purpose leading to a deep inner peace;

What this looks like to me:
(worship/prayer/Spirit connection)
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Social

well-being as it pertains to your interpersonal
relationships; your support system and the joy
that friends and family can add to your life

What this looks like to me:
(self-reflection/ setting boundaries)
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Join us as we dive in...

Social Vitality
The Benefits of Cultivating Adult Relationships