with Natalie caine

We Will Not Forget

We will not forget the tragedy of those who died from Covid-19 and the families and friends mourning their loss. Take care, Natalie

We Always Have Beauty

Thinking of you during this unexpected Covid-19, shelter in place, isolation. I hope you and your loved ones are healthy and finding moments of fun while living with uncertainty. Take very good care, Natalie

The Company of Good People

Covid-19 has taught many that people who are good are still GOOD even if sheltered at home. Surprise is, some who weren’t “generous with LISTENING and DOING,” now are, because they are able to make better choices. We were wondering if they have made better choices because they don’t have the PRESSURE of hopping on
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You Always Have Beauty

Working from Home During Covid-19

What an adjustment for many employees who so enjoyed feeling support from others across the desks and simply liked not being alone. During our Zoom chat, over and over the question of motivation landed in the room. Here are some suggestions: 1. Get up and go outside even for 10 minutes. Look around and see
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Happy Mother’s Day Ideas While in Quarantine

Covid-19 is still here. In our Zoom group of MOTHERS, here are some of the wants they shared: 1. Sit outside with me in the yard, put a BLANKET on my lap, and show me a SILLY dance. I don’t care how old you are. It needs to be at least a two-minute silly dance.
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During The Coronavirus

This is the time to be slow, Lie low to the wall Until the bitter weather passes. Try, as best you can, not to let The wire brush of doubt Scrape from your heart All sense of yourself And your hesitant light. If you remain generous, Time will come good; And you will find your
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What it Takes to Make it Through the Day

When you feel lonely or disappointed a day and night feels like a city freeway, too fast and unpredictable to drive. In our women’s group, each shares their uncertainty, their needs, and the hope of a better feeling day. They share their GOOD ENOUGH and their joyous feelings that arrived.   Each shares a dream, a
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The Shocking Feelings

A woman called today sharing how the words DISASTER RELIEF (Tennessee Tornado) unexpectedly dropped her into tears about her wanting relief from her disasters.  She was SHOCKED this emerged in her thoughts.  Weeping she said, “I don’t like when feelings immobilize me, and I am heading out the door.  Well, I don’t like them anytime.”
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Finding the Best in an Empty Nest: Captrust

More than a decade ago, Natalie Caine went to a meeting at her daughter’s high school. The headmaster wanted parents to think about the fact that they “were all about to become empty nesters,” Caine said. That reality knocked her back on her heels. “I turned around to my friends and said, ‘If I start
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A Bud of An Idea

During a transition, meaning you are no longer where you use to be and you don’t know where you are headed, a bud of an idea to lift your spirits is worth watering.  A woman shared with me that she knows it will take time to decide what’s next for her, but that doesn’t ease
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It’s Your Time

Day of Calm Retreat WHEN: Saturday, February 23TIME: 10 am to 3 pmHOW MUCH: $150WHERE: THE GATHERING:   665 Swarthmore Ave. Pacific Palisades INCLUDES: Morning and Afternoon Guided Meditation, Yoga, and Life Transitions Workshop.  We will also provide a delicious and healthy lunch and snacks throughout the day.   Meet Our Retreat Leaders: we are excited to bring you some of
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