tag:www.nasouthjersey.com,2005:/categories/inspiration?page=7Inspiration Inspiration | Natural Awakenings South Jersey Page 7Healthy Living Healthy Planet2021-10-01T15:09:05-04:00urn:uuid:2fc2a625-5475-4999-8985-8a6aa2b13e6b2021-08-19T14:19:40-04:002021-10-01T15:09:05-04:00The Power of the Written Note2021-08-31 09:30:00 -0400Julie PetersonSending off a quick message by email or text comes easy enough, but a handwritten note ensures the recipient will feel appreciated by the time and effort it took.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nasouthjersey.com">Natural Awakenings South Jersey</a></small></p>urn:uuid:a5c76e84-a301-4a7f-a38e-8ab1b12284be2021-07-29T10:50:13-04:002024-03-27T20:40:48-04:00Vegans and Tattoos 2021-07-30 17:04:37 -0400Shae Marcus As parings go, vegan tattoos aren’t exactly brown rice with seasoned salt, but few things in life go that well together. <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nasouthjersey.com">Natural Awakenings South Jersey</a></small></p>urn:uuid:1689f170-caa8-4244-a37d-5b5c9aa1acb22021-07-20T14:33:18-04:002021-10-06T18:11:57-04:00Smiling Can Make Us Happier2021-07-30 09:30:00 -0400Julie PetersonThe benefits of smiling including increased happiness, reduced stress and anxiety, lowered blood pressure and heart rate and less pain.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nasouthjersey.com">Natural Awakenings South Jersey</a></small></p>urn:uuid:403098f5-12c1-4d69-9634-db1da328cb7b2021-06-16T15:52:32-04:002022-01-01T20:59:04-05:00The Power of Playfulness2021-06-30 09:30:00 -0400Marlaina DonatoResearch shows that playtime is good for the soul and provides benefits like reduced depression, stronger emotional resilience and higher productivity. Here are fun ideas for adult play.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nasouthjersey.com">Natural Awakenings South Jersey</a></small></p>urn:uuid:1fa04ad1-fb54-48bd-80e1-104ea02b219e2021-05-31T13:22:33-04:002021-06-01T15:02:22-04:00We All Have Intuition 2021-05-31 13:22:33 -0400Shae Marcus Intuition or psychic ability has been around for ages. Sages, mystics, soothsayers and oracles have been revered and used throughout time for insights and guidance. <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nasouthjersey.com">Natural Awakenings South Jersey</a></small></p>urn:uuid:9b2d77d5-3db7-4bca-af3c-071492b3ef492021-05-19T13:31:59-04:002022-01-01T20:56:31-05:00Simple Acts Can Change the World2021-05-28 09:30:00 -0400Julie PetersonIt’s easy to feel small and helpless in a world full of big problems, but there are simple, daily actions we can take to change it for the better.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nasouthjersey.com">Natural Awakenings South Jersey</a></small></p>urn:uuid:93a9212f-77d8-414d-88c3-730db153bd552021-04-30T17:17:06-04:002021-05-03T13:30:07-04:00Chocolate and Child Labor2021-04-30 17:17:06 -0400Gina SakaUnfortunately, the link between chocolate and child labor is closer than many may think. Seventy percent of the world’s cacao beans come from West Africa, primarily Ghana and the Ivory Coast.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nasouthjersey.com">Natural Awakenings South Jersey</a></small></p>urn:uuid:d407dbd4-8fc1-4a10-9d64-9e23f61df8e62021-04-22T17:13:14-04:002022-01-01T20:54:59-05:00Three Steps for Facing Difficult Emotions2021-04-30 09:30:00 -0400Shauna ShapiroWe can build resiliency and find greater clarity, calm and well-being when facing change, uncertainty and stress with these three key steps using mindfulness and compassion.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nasouthjersey.com">Natural Awakenings South Jersey</a></small></p>urn:uuid:16c1cd60-2a5f-4f69-b554-617cd5cb13e32021-03-31T12:05:41-04:002021-03-31T12:05:41-04:00Our Crystal Connection2021-03-31 12:05:41 -0400Shae Marcus We are electromagnetic. Crystals are electromagnetic; we connect energetically with crystals and also due to their electromagnetic properties and their use in radios, computers, medical devices and more. Over the ages, crystals have fascinated people and have been used to facilitate healing on spiritual, physical, mental and emotional levels.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nasouthjersey.com">Natural Awakenings South Jersey</a></small></p>urn:uuid:9a564a9c-df99-477f-ae26-fa808863474c2021-03-22T15:13:45-04:002021-08-26T17:01:54-04:00Create a Nurturing Nest2021-03-31 09:30:00 -0400Marlaina DonatoHome is a harbor of habit, and breaking out of the usual routine can be transformative. Here are some activities to transform living spaces into nurturing sources of inspiration.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nasouthjersey.com">Natural Awakenings South Jersey</a></small></p>