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Intention Setting To Attract Abundance

An intention is a motivating force and the starting point of fulfilling our needs and dreams. Being spontaneous and allowing destiny to happen to you is great sometimes. However, by setting an intention, you are activating your receptiveness and the manifestation of what you want to attract. Intention setting is a term long-known in meditation […]

Mindfulness vs. Over-identification

Based on her research, psychologist Kristin Neff identified three core elements of self-compassion: Self-kindness vs. self-criticism Common humanity vs. isolation and Mindfulness vs. over-identification Believing that we can intentionally learn to be more self-compassionate and less self-critical, she has developed methods for strengthening each of these elements. And a skill that Kristin Neff sees as […]

5 Ways to Practice Self-Compassion

Self-compassion is a powerful skill that we can learn and practice. Being compassionate towards yourself has many benefits. When you learn to be self-compassionate, you will begin to treat yourself with more understanding and kindness. You will also be able to experience deeper self-knowledge and self-love. The first step in activating self-compassion is mindfulness. First, […]

Toxic Codependent Relationships

Codependency in a relationship usually occurs when one of the partners has a Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) or Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD). If your partner has either one of these personality disorders, you might find yourself stuck in a toxic codependent relationship. Codependents can also end up in toxic relationships with their family members, friends […]

Meditation: The Fastest-Growing Trend in America

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) study, there is a rise in the complimentary wellness practices: yoga, meditation, and chiropractic care in the US in the last five years. While yoga is the most popular of these three, meditation is the fastest-growing trend. What are the Benefits of Meditation? Why is […]

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I'M KAMINI WOOD!

Hi, I’m Kamini Wood and I am passionate about working with Adults and children of all ages who are overcoming challenges such as stress and overwhelm, codependency, seeking external validation, or continually working to please others around them. I believe all people are deserving of life they actually want!

SWIM LIKE A DUCK

People often refer to themselves as “swimming like a duck”. This is a reference to how calm ducks appear above the water but how fast they are paddling beneath to stay afloat. I myself have been known to use this analogy.

Today, however, I offer a new way of looking at “swimming like a duck”. One with a more positive frame. Ducks practice self-care and preen themselves in such a way that as water hits their feathers, it simply rolls off. How great would it be for us humans to learn how to perform self-care in such a way that as stressors hit us on a daily basis, we too are able to simply let them “roll off” our backs?