My Thanksgiving prayer for you. May you. . . See the infinite possibilities that exist with each sunrise. Delight in nourishing your mind, heart, body, and spirit. Allow yourself to love greatly and be greatly loved. Choose love over fear. Allow your soul the freedom to express who you really are. Know that good self-care…
Category: mindfulness
Igniting the Power of the Pelvis
On my way to one of the Igniting the Power of the Pelvis workshops I presented earlier this year, traffic was stopped with three fire trucks blocking the sweet 2-lane country road that was leading me to the studio. Fortunately, I didn’t see any smoke or fire. When I had to take a slight detour…
Choosing Radical Love Over Fear
As I observe my thoughts during this unprecedented time of division and an increasing sense of ‘us’ vs. ‘them’ in the United States, I find myself experiencing a range of emotions. Are you? Deep down, I refuse to feel disempowered or fearful of things that might happen in the future. But sometimes on the surface, I…
Spiritual Wellness, Prayer, & Meditation
Spiritual wellness is a uniquely personal journey for each of us. As we awaken each day, we get to choose how we will view world events, our country, our local community, and the life experiences we are experiencing in this moment. We get to choose peaceful thoughts or worrying thoughts, loving thoughts or fearful ones. I don’t…
Magnify Gratitude
Magnify Gratitude Excerpt from Chapter 31: Wellness Wisdom by Susan Tate Expressing gratitude ignites the light within us and is a sure path to joy. —Charlotte Kasl Adopting a conscious attitude of gratitude can bring increased joy into our lives. Remember, what we focus on expands! Oft-quoted Meister Eckhart, the medieval Christian mystic,…
Making the Four Agreements Your Energy Allies
I was introduced to Don Miguel Ruiz’s book, The Four Agreements, in 1999 at my very first Nia intensive training. In Nia, we are encouraged to use these agreements as “Energy Allies,” not only our practice–but in our daily lives.* They have worked so well for me over the years so I thought I would…
8 (Free) Wellness Video Resources for You
Here is a sampling of my favorite wellness videos and meditations. I wanted to share some of the exciting research and offerings that are emerging in the areas of science and spirit. Just click on the titles you find appealing and enjoy! For the past five years I have become fascinated by the study of…
Tate’s 10 Tips to Reduce Stress and Enhance Relaxation
Tate’s 10 Tips to Reduce Stress and Enhance Relaxation Excerpt from chapter 16 “Revel in Relaxation” from Wellness Wisdom: 31 Ways to Nourish Your Mind, Body, & Spirit by Susan Tate 1. Awaken with ease Does your alarm clock jolt you from the serenity of sleep? Harsh buzzing noises can ignite the fight or flight…
Reframe Worrying – (But only if you want to . . . )
Are you really good at worrying? Do you believe that it makes you a better person (partner, mother, father, daughter, son, friend) if you worry about someone? Do you think your level of worry has a direct correlation to keeping a loved one safe? Do you think having a high level of worry proves your…
The Voice of Self-Care
The Voice of Self-Care* I invite you to listen closely to that tenderly loving voice inside you. Change any words that don’t resonate with you so you hear them as a loving voice you can embrace. You may even want to record them in your own voice! I am the voice of self-care, a knowing…