Living with inner elegance
Living With Inner Elegance is a powerful state where dignity and grace are not just qualities we possess; they become the essence of our actions.
This alignment of mind, body, and spirit empowers us to craft genuine and effective solutions to the most demanding problems in our fast-paced society.
ELEGANT ASPIRATIONS
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Keeping Your Sanity
Resilience in a Time of Chaos
PART 2
These are chaotic times. Chaos is always a catalyst for change, but it also comes with opportunity and possibility. What that change will look like is entirely in our hands. The more resilient we are personally and collectively the greater our opportunity to create a just and peaceful world for all.
latest articles
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Keeping Your Sanity
In the face of global chaos, we must embrace our interconnectedness and take meaningful action while remaining strong.
February 2025 -
Happy NEW YEAR?
Inspired by the legacy of former President Jimmy Carter, shifting focus from hard-to-keep self-centered resolutions to nurturing your spirit will create a kinder and more peaceful year to come.
January 2025
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Happy Holidays
Expressions of kindness serve as a collective antidote, reminding us of the importance of connection and compassion as we embrace the future.
December 2024
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Real Man vs Fake Man
Now that divisive macho behavior dominates the airwaves, it’s the perfect time to remember and celebrate the elegant aspects of masculinity that we all need to be effective in this world – like courage, strength, and generosity.
November 2024
Podcast Talks with Caroline Phipps
Episode 1
Jane Strong,
Co-Founder of Equus Effect
As a child, Jane grew up riding horses. After leaving the world of competitive riding behind, she studied anthropology and history, fascinated by what makes humans behave the way they do. Following a successful career in market research, she found her way back to the world of horses and had an epiphany. Upon hearing the alarming statistic that twenty-two veterans commit suicide every day, she knew she had to do something to help. Jane understood that engaging mindfully with the horses offers an effective way to build healthy, authentic relationships. Horses can be trusted to provide honest, nonjudgmental feedback instantly. By mirroring human behavior, they help us better understand ourselves and how we impact others. From this modest beginning to date, The Equus Effect has helped thousands of people improve the quality of their lives and relationships and is expanding to welcome adults and children from all walks of life.
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The Seduction of Bad News
If It Bleeds It Leads
In this article, I explore the tendency to focus on negativity and the importance of seeking positivity and good news to balance our perspective.
5 points from this article:
1. The subject that receives the most attention in Living With Inner Elegance is "Hurt? What are You Going to Do? "which explores how people react when feeling hurt and its consequences.
2. Negativity tends to have a gravitational pull and is highly seductive, so stories involving horrifying incidents often sell more newspapers and receive more attention.
3. Negativity substantially impacts our brains more than positivity, as our brains produce a more significant electrical charge when exposed to negativity.
4. Fixing solely on the negative aspects of the world is draining and distorts our perception of reality, blinding us to the many caring, kind, and open-hearted individuals and organizations.
5. Our responsibility is to actively seek out and promote the good side, supporting individuals and organizations that bring us good news and acts of kindness and caring.
May, 2024
past article
march / 2024
listen
what do you hear?
Listening is essential for avoiding conflict and making better choices, yet few have an in-depth understanding of its complexities.
recently visited inspirational events
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REFLECTIONS ON DEMOCRACY & PHILANTHROPY SERIES
June 19th 2024
The Du Bois Freedom Center in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, held its first conversation in their Reflections on Democracy series on June 19th at 6:00 p.m. In recognition of Juneteenth, the former Harvard Visiting Scholar, President Barack Obama, Staffer Michael Blake, and United States Congresswoman Nikema Williams. -
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GUILLAUME LETHIÈRE (1760–1832)
June 13th 2024
The Clark Art Institute presents its first exhibition on the pioneering work of Guillaume Lethière. He was a key figure in French painting during the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, navigating the French Revolution's turmoil to achieve acclaim. A favorite artist of Napoleon's brother, Lethière held prestigious positions and advocated for women artists. Don't miss this extraordinary exhibition celebrating Lethière's life and work! -
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WHAT, ME WORRY? THE ART AND HUMOR OF MAD MAGAZINE
June 7th 2024
The unforgettable art and satire of MAD, from its beginnings in 1952 as a popular humor comic book to its emergence as a beloved magazine that spoke truth to power and attracted generations of devoted readers through the decades. -
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GEDNEY FARM SOMMELIER SERIES: VINAS MORA
June 27th 2024
The Gedney Farm Sommelier will their friend Kreso Petrekovic and his stellar wines from Croatia. Kreso sources from old vines in Plješivica and lower Styria (Slovenia) from farmers who are longtime friends of the family. Some of the grapes like Riesling and Pinot Gris are familiar while others such as Sipalj, Stajerka, Kraljevina, Smarnica and Plavec are more localized to these central European terroirs. Gedney Farm’s Chef Michele Ragussis will design a menu to perfectly complement these wines.
MONTHLY APPEARANCES
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