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Meditation Moment | Self-Love

Dear VOA Family,  For the past month I have been focused on self-love and being intentional about caring for and loving myself. I often beat up on myself and engage in negative self-talk. But last month I made a promise to be kind to me and to work on apologizing to me. This poem by Tahlia Hunter speaks volumes to me! A meditation moment from Kathy Atkins. I owe myself an apology For all the times I tore myself apart.  When I neglected my own needs Lowered my standards Berated myself And put myself down.  For the self-sabotage I continually inflicted upon myself And the times when…

Meditation Moment | Pause and Breathe

A meditation moment from Becky Carlino. Throughout our day, we may feel out of sorts. Perhaps your distress is from unmet expectations, work, or family. I believe the best thing you can do is pause and breathe.  Clear the clutter from your head. Pause and breathe. Then you can approach the situation with a clear mind.    Easier said than done, right?   How do I pause and breathe? I thought I’d talk about meditation with you. Meditation is a practice focusing on clearing your mind. You can use a combination of mental and physical techniques. Then you can focus, relax, soothe…