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Category Archives: Growth

04.23.19

Healing Through Hobbies: Writing (by Susan Pettit, Guest Blogger)

by Firefly Sisterhood

Cancer.  Quiet yet cantankerous emotions all consuming.  Tears of fear, tears of questions, tears of shock, tears of waiting.  Tears suppressed. Writing is a release.

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04.09.19

Healing Through Hobbies: Gardening

by Firefly Sisterhood

“There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature – the assurance that dawn comes after night, and spring after winter.” – Rachel Carson It’s Spring in Minnesota. That time of year when greenhouses pop up in the … Continue reading →

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04.02.19

Healing Through Hobbies: Art

by Firefly Sisterhood

Fear, pain, stress, anxiety (and many other negative emotions and feelings) are part of our human existence. When was the last time you felt any of them? When you do, how do you respond to, deal with, and/or get through … Continue reading →

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02.12.19

Heart Healthy: Love the One You’re With

by Firefly Sisterhood

Studies suggest that marriage and long-term relationships are good for your heart*, and the stronger your bond, the greater the benefits to your heart: Married people have lower rates of heart disease than their unmarried peers The stronger your relationship … Continue reading →

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01.09.18

Don’t sweat it: Yoga is a “Work-In”

by Firefly Sisterhood

Find a quiet place and sit or lie in a comfortable position. For the next minute, close your eyes and be aware of your breathing. Tune in to the rhythm, pace, and sound. Notice the location of your breath. Let … Continue reading →

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