by Fei Wyatt | Dec 30, 2016 | Checking In, Cuddling
You did it! You made it to your very first Cuddle Sanctuary event, and got to enjoy a new and interesting experience. Congratulations! Did you notice how you felt as you left? Take a moment to check in: how are you feeling now? After the Social The Oxytocin High Many...
by Fei Wyatt | Dec 22, 2016 | #CSHolidayHugChallenge, Checking In, Video
The holiday season can be an intense time for many of us – and self-care can sometimes take a back-seat. In light of this busy time, here’s a really powerful tip I learned that helps me really hone in on what I am wanting and needing in the moment. Whether...
by Jean Franzblau | Nov 26, 2016 | Checking In, Training
I loved the times when my mom would ask us kids to add “leafs” to the dining room table so that more family members could fit around it. We would get out the nice silverware, the soft, beige tablecloth and the slate and black china that was kept in the dining room...
by Jean Franzblau | Nov 24, 2016 | Checking In
For many people, Thanksgiving is a favorite holiday. For others it’s stressful or lonely. Where ever you are today (solo, with friends or family) and however you’re feeling today (Relaxed? Anxious? Blue?) I wanted to take a moment to say hello and practice tiny bits...
by Jean Franzblau | Nov 15, 2016 | Checking In
It’s been one week since election day. Many of us are grappling with feelings of anger, hopelessness, shock and sadness. As I write to you I am sensitive to the fact that not everyone receiving this email voted the same way that I did. It is important to me to speak...
by Jean Franzblau | Jun 25, 2016 | Checking In
Thank you so much for your feedback! Over 40 of you responded with your opinions. The biggest favorites were #3 (lavender) and #9 (blue). Lavender as an overall color was by far the winner. And I have a soft spot for lavender. (I painted one of my walls at home that...