Challenge: Do Nothing for 5 Minutes a Day

Embrace simplicity and self-care through the art of doing nothing.

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Kathleen Barnes
February 09, 2024

February 9, 2024

A Message from Kathleen:

Dear Friends,

Do any of you have the feeling that world is speeding up? Sometimes it seems like we don’t even get a moment to catch our collective breaths.

This month, we’re going to be taking a look at ways to break the stress cycle and reclaim our centers and our selves.

I’d love to hear your experiences and with your permission share them with the rest of our little community.

Thanks for being here!

Be well,

Kathleen

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Discover the profound challenge to do nothing for 5 minutes a day, a task that offers unexpected self-care benefits in our fast-paced world.

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