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Beauty in Our Community Gathering

Beauty in Our Community Gathering

There is beauty everywhere, to those with an appreciative mindset. This includes the wonderful things present in our local community that we may overlook or take for granted.

This ritual is about extending an appreciative mindset to your community, showing friends and neighbors that there are good things to be found right under our noses if we take the time to look. It is also a ritual that brings people together, forming and strengthening bonds.

Building community can be a key to personal wellbeing, too. When we gather with our community, we are building bonds that help us experience fun and belonging. These bonds may serve us and others when unexpected events happen, like the pandemic of 2020.

Belonging, CitizenshipDana KielNovember 2, 2021positivity, community, friendsComment

3 Good Things in Nature

3 Good Things in Nature

Similar to the “three good things” exercise, three good things in nature is a practice for strengthening both optimism and nature connection, both of which are linked to wellbeing.

How it works:

At the end of each day, simply write down three things that you noticed about the natural world that were positive: the dusty shade of lavender that brushed the sky at sunrise, the way the sunlight filtered through the leaves on your evening walk, the whimsicality of a daisy peeping out of a crack in the concrete.

NatureDana KielMay 31, 2021nature, mindfulness, journaling, positivityComment

Strengths Spotting

Strengths Spotting

Character strengths are things that come to us easily— things we might not even recognize as strengths because they have always been our natural way of being. Learning to recognize these strengths in ourselves and others offers a proven path to improving wellbeing and enhancing relationships.

Flourishing, Work, BelongingDana KielJanuary 23, 2021positivity, relationships, couples, parenting, self-growthComment

Imagine Your Best Future

Imagine Your Best Future

A visualization ritual for what life would feel like if everything went right.

Flourishing, Resilience, CitizenshipDana KielJanuary 20, 2021reflection, journaling, hope, stressComment

Write an Annual Life Report

Write an Annual Life Report

Writing an annual report is a great way to savor the joyful memories of the past year, crystalize growth and wisdom, and set holistic intentions for the year to come.

Flourishing, WorkDana KielJanuary 2, 2021journaling, reflection, gratitude, joy, self-growthComment

Birthday Rituals

Birthday Rituals

Two birthday rituals for inspiring self-reflection and connection.

Belonging, Flourishing, HomeDana KielDecember 19, 2020family, relationships, friends, community, meaning, transitionsComment

Work From Home practices

Work From Home practices

Seven practices to increase well being and take care of your mental health while working from home.

Work, Resilience, HomeDana KielDecember 16, 2020personal, stress, accomplishment, agency, covid-19Comment

HALT: Making Space for Uncomfortable Emotions

HALT: Making Space for Uncomfortable Emotions

HALT (Hungry, Angry/Anxious, Lonely, Tired) is an acronym used in addiction and recovery therapy, and can be used to manage difficult emotions by intentionally drawing our attention to unmet needs.

Flourishing, ResilienceDana KielNovember 5, 2020mindfulness, relationshipsComment

"What Went Well?" Journaling

"What Went Well?" Journaling

A practice from Dr. Martin Seligman, the founder of the field of Positive Psychology, to support individuals in drawing more attention to daily moments of success, pride, connection, serenity, gratitude, and joy.

Flourishing, Belonging, Resilience, WorkDana KielOctober 31, 2020gratitude, journaling, positivity, joyComment

Walking Rituals

Walking Rituals

4 rituals for turning your daily walk into a more intentional restorative practice.

NatureDana KielSeptember 21, 2020outside, sense of placeComment

Games to Foster Connection

Games to Foster Connection

4 games to foster deep and meaningful connections. These games can be played at gatherings of family, friends, coworkers, or strangers and do not require extensive materials or equipment.

Belonging, Flourishing, HomeDana KielSeptember 10, 2020games, community, teambuilding, connection, joyComment

Foraging + Reciprocity

Foraging + Reciprocity

Learning about the edible and medicinal plants that grow in your area is a great way to connect with nature. The practice of foraging with a spirit of reciprocity reminds us that we are part of nature, not separate from it.

Ancestral, Nature, CitizenshipDana KielJuly 9, 2020nature, ancestral, meaningComment

Pre-meal Blessing

Pre-meal Blessing

The practice of acknowledging the journey our food has taken to reach the dinner table gives us the chance to begin a meal with gratitude and mindfulness while creating an inclusive space for all guests, regardless of faith.

Belonging, Nature, Citizenship, HomeDana KielJuly 9, 2020food, eating, family, mindfulness, vitality, homeComment

Hygge Nesting

Hygge Nesting

The Danish art of Hygge gives us tools to create spaces and design social environments that are cozy and nourishing to stave off seasonal depression and keep ourselves and our families in good spirits through dark times.

Flourishing, Resilience, Belonging, HomeDana KielJuly 9, 2020home, winter, family, joyComment

Joy Portfolio

Joy Portfolio

A joy portfolio is a collection of objects, photos, words, scents, and other media that are collected to intentionally spark joy at moments when you need it most.

Flourishing, ResilienceDana KielJuly 9, 2020joy, gratitude, meaningComment

Labyrinth Building

Labyrinth Building

Labyrinths have been built and walked for centuries as sacred spaces for reflection, meditation, and seeking truth within. There is no wrong path, though the many twists and turns serve as a metaphor for life's challenges and surprises.

Ancestral, Nature, FlourishingDana KielJuly 9, 2020meditation, mindfulness, nature, reflection, ancestralComment