Author: Carolyn Nones Vazquez
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Two Feathers
There has been a lot of movement of energy around me. The other day I asked my husband if he was feeling it too. He acknowledged it. Doors opening and closing with the wind. The unseen breath of life, natures messenger seeking attention. Reminding us that it is best not to resist its flow. It…
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You
The street was alive this morning. Red lanterns were strung across the streets and rose towards the clouds with the morning breeze. Neon signs written with Chinese characters lined the street. Shop windows displayed lucky cats alongside food items, herbal medicine, tea shops and odds and ends. The food stalls were busy. People spoke in…
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Being Happy in Heavy Times
Happiness is often viewed as exclusive. People often view happiness as a form of forced positivity. As if it can’t really exist when the outside world is heavy. Happiness can exist alongside other feelings such as heaviness, concern and uncertainty. Being happy doesn’t mean being oblivious to world events or difficulties, it means you…
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Home is not a place
Winter is a time to turn inward. I appreciate the stillness of a snowy day. The quiet as the snow lands on the earth is comforting. A blanket under which we hear our own thoughts more clearly. December reminds me that a new year is approaching. I clean out my desk, my closets, and the…
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2026
For 2026: Pray and give thanks. Stay Grateful. Know Your Worth. Welcome new oportunities. Keep Learning and Growing. Thank the people who add value to your life. Keep setting and accomplishing goals. Protect your peace. Stick with people who add value to your life. Find joy in the everyday. Set Goals, Complete them. Keep your…
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What’s in a name?
When I’m in New York City, I never, or I should say, rarely, encounter questioning about my name or credential’s. We are a melting pot. People generally don’t make assumptions based on your name, they take the time to get to know you. When I’m traveling outside of the city, to different states, I encounter…
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Seeds
World events are beyond what most of us can comprehend. The news leaves us feeling helpless. We see so much anger and hate around us. To be honest with you, we can only control what we do and how we feel. This is true no matter the event. We react when we see large scale…
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Sunrise
Today, I sat listening to the stories people shared about their 911 experience. I shared my own. 9/11 is here and gone, another anniversary. It is a emotional day for New Yorkers, First Responders, Americans and people all over the world who witnessed the attack. In the years that followed, the impact and loss is…
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Inyeon
Inyeon, a Korean Buddhist philosophy, is described as the invisible thread binding us across lifetimes. There are people who we meet that feel instantly comfortable and familiar. There is a recognition that they are connected to us without our knowing them for very long. Karmic forces connect us to those we have unfinished business with.…
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Words
The words we speak hold great power. They can help others in difficult times or bring them down through harsh judgements. Through all of our experiences the energy of our words and those of others will impact us. Words have great energy, they are powerful. Imagine if we only choose words that help and heal.…
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