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Freedom!
Finding Emotional and Mental Freedom: A Path to Inner Peace Many women today—whether in their 20s navigating independence or in their 40s...

Maria Elliott
Jun 192 min read


Fruits of Fasting: Body, Mind, & Spirit
Fasting has been practiced for centuries, not only for health benefits but also as a deeply spiritual discipline. While many may...

Maria Elliott
Feb 285 min read


The Tension Between Fixing and Letting Go: A Path to Peace
Many of us feel a deep-seated urge to fix things. Whether it’s a difficult situation at work, a strained relationship, or a family...

Maria Elliott
Jan 285 min read


Trusting the Process and Possibilities of the Storm
Several times this summer so far, my family and I have experienced the powerful Summer Storm. You know the kind – sunshine skies and...

Maria Elliott
Jul 9, 20245 min read


Self-Awareness: The Foundation of Self-Care
In a world that often seems to be moving at lightning speed, where demands and distractions bombard us from every angle, taking care of...

Maria Elliott
Feb 16, 20244 min read


New Year, Stronger You
New Year, Stronger You: A Wholistic Approach to Mind, Body, and Spirit Wellness As the clock struck midnight on New Year's Eve, the world...

Maria Elliott
Jan 9, 20243 min read


Healing Benefits through Gratitude
November is often a time that the idea and practice of Gratitude and Gratefulness become forefront in our minds and conversations. For in...

Maria Elliott
Nov 21, 20235 min read


Choosing the Better Part
“What would life be like if every day, we chose the better part?” The question struck me. It was a question asked during a reflection on...

Maria Elliott
Oct 12, 20233 min read


Wellness Within Reach: A Stay-at-Home Mom's Strategies for Anxiety and Depression
Managing anxiety and depression as a stay-at-home mom can be challenging, but there are several strategies you can try to help improve...

Maria Elliott
Oct 3, 20232 min read


Fireflies
I always have a number one pick for our family summer bucket list: Fireflies. My next picks often center around water activities,...

Maria Elliott
Aug 1, 20233 min read


Summer Family Reset
Using Summer as a Reset for Your Family: A Counselor's Perspective Summer is a wonderful time of the year when families can take a break...

Maria Elliott
Jul 12, 20233 min read


Embracing Summer: Refresh and Be Fruitful
As the sun rises higher and brighter in the sky, the world undergoes a breathtaking transformation, signaling the arrival of the vibrant...

Maria Elliott
Jun 29, 20233 min read


Let go of control: Tips for peace and fulfillment
Perfectionism is something we all experience and it can be a double-edged sword. On one hand, it can motivate us to strive for excellence...

Maria Elliott
May 3, 20233 min read


Swinging into Wellness
Sometimes in life and on our wellness journey we need to slow down and look at things from a different perspective. I was able to do this...

Maria Elliott
Sep 15, 20213 min read


Placing the Pieces
I feel like we’re coming out of something: Pandemic living, Winter, Lent. And I so want to believe that it’s smooth sailing entering...

Maria Elliott
Mar 25, 20212 min read


Healing and Growth in Nature
For all Nature is doing her best each moment to make us well. – Henry David Thoreau It is truly amazing that our surroundings can make...

Maria Elliott
Mar 11, 20212 min read


Humility and Vulnerability: Keys to Wholeness and Holiness
As I sat in the pews for Ash Wednesday Mass, I was moved by the large numbers of people that surrounded me. I felt connected with all...

Maria Elliott
Feb 25, 20214 min read


Wholey & Holy You
Each year, many of us struggle to choose a Lenten practice. What to give up? What to add? What will draw us closer to holiness? To living...

Maria Elliott
Feb 15, 20213 min read


Restarting Resolutions
At the start of a new year, especially the one following the year of 2020, many of us hope to make some changes and leave some habits...

Maria Elliott
Jan 28, 20212 min read


Practicing Pruning
My mother has often shared the importance of pruning roses at various times of the year: With pruning, there will be new growth,...

Maria Elliott
Apr 3, 20202 min read
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