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Claiming Our Gifts

Have you ever felt like you had to "hide" your gifts, or talents? Was it because you didn't think they were good enough; or, perhaps you knew they were but didn't want to show off?
The male peacock reminds us to offer our gifts with carefree abandon...we don't chastise him for his brilliance, but instead, are in awe. The same is true when we fully express that, within ourselves.

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Feather Mindfulness

We all release aspects of ourselves throughout the day, flooding our surroundings with the remnants.  Generally, it is due to our emotions and thoughts.  When mindfulness is at play, the result is as intricate as feathers...contributing beauty to the world.

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