A Life With Meaning

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A Life with Meaning

Many things motivate us as people. Living with meaning is a crucial component that helps us to enjoy a fully operational and gratifying life. Like having air in one’s sails, the possession of what matters uniquely to each of us fuels us in many ways. As human beings we need connection to our ideals and to one another. We also need to connect introspectively within ourselves so we can connect to our inner truth, deeper wisdom, and core ideals that drive us in the world.

For some, meaning is attached to the creation of a happy, healthy, and enduring family life. For others, it is the quest for rich and meaningful relationships in our associations and social circles. Some individuals’ driving force lies in their desire to make a difference in their work life, political, environmental or social causes that affect the world stage.

Many folks are content meeting their basic needs and living simply, paced by a natural, organic rhythm. Others find meaning by seeking spiritual fulfillment and live life as a transcendent journey moving forward toward personal evolution.  (more…)

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A Parent’s Unconditional Love

A Parent’s Unconditional Love By Nina Sidell, MA ~ 2 min read When you become a parent, the one thing you can always count on is the constancy of change and adaptation in your life. You learn as you go and follow what feels right to you. You soon see as your child grows into themselves that you are continuously exploring unknown territory. Like discovering a new frontier or remote solar system, you realize the lay…

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“Parenting for Life” in The Summertime Support Group (six weeks)

Parenting for Life in The Summertime with Nina Sidell, M.A. Cultivate Summer Closeness- a six-week support group- Starts July 6th! Calling all local parents who want to prepare for a special summer with your stay-at-home children. Make use of summer’s slower pace with more “family time” opportunities. This is the perfect time of year to re-connect in small and big ways at home and build closeness with the ones you love. In this support group we will…

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Author Talk, “Discover & Develop Your Voice”

I am speaking about my journey to write my first book and the theme of discovering and developing one's voice. Afterward there will be a Q & A and book signing. This will take place at the Sunday Celebration at Circle of Miracles. 05/01/2016 - Topic: Discover and Develop Your Voice Speaker/Spark: Nina Sidell, M.A. Nina Sidell, M.A.  Award-Winning Author, Parenting for Life  Therapist, Life Coach, Speaker    Discover and Develop Your Voice Seasoned therapist, life coach, speaker…

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Discover and Develop Your Voice!

What makes us authentic and effective when relating to others? Feel free to explore what it means to have your own voice. You are entitled to discover and develop this part of yourself organically in your own space and time. Do you allow your past experiences, old self-perceptions, others reactions, or how life was in the past to hinder you in how you express  your unique voice today? Take the time to cherish what matters most…

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Honor and Heal Yourself with Others!

As the new year unfolds, walk the way of moving into your authenticity and personal evolution when solo and in your relationships. Follow your own lead rather than blindly following others. If you are someone who is on a personal or spiritual path- good for you!  While on your path, you may encounter others who are on a similar journey. Some of those people will be included in your Circle of Extraordinary People and some will not…

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