Hello Soulful Adventurers, “She realized that she was stronger than she ever thought possible.” ~ Nancy Yuskaitis This goes out to all of you who have experienced the loss of a loved one and or have lived through difficult and challenging life circumstances. After the heartbreak of child loss for the second time, with two daughters in heaven, I struggled… Read More
In Loving Memory of my daughter, Crystal ~ July 10
My bright, bubbly blue-eyed daughter lived for two decades on an addiction train before it crashed the final and last time six years ago today. I boarded that train with her hundreds of times to support, console, encourage, empower, love and heal during its journey into the light of rebirth and to the depths of emotional darkness. The joys… Read More
Gratitude Challenge 2020 – Week 3
Hello Beautiful Souls, Welcome to Week Three of Gratitude Challenge 2020 As Thanksgiving approaches we are reminded of so many things that touch our hearts and souls with sadness and joy during this month of gratitude. Whether it be loved ones we long for who just recently left us or have been in the spirit world for some time, remembering… Read More
Happy Mother’s Day
Hello Beautiful Souls, It’s a glorious feeling when kindness from a loved one uplifts your heart and soul with gratitude, love and joy. Becoming a mother is the most magical experience in the world. Being the best mom I can be, has been at the forefront of my life since I was eighteen years old. This had led to many… Read More
Soulful Inspired Affirmation: Remain Flexible & Light
Today’s Soulful Inspired Affirmation: “Life flows through me and I remain grounded yet flexible and light in heart.” There are times in your life when things feel overwhelming and we are immobilized in fear, uncertainty or emotional pain. This is the time to take a moment to just breathe, focus on letting go and allow these emotions to flow through… Read More
Happy Birthday to My Daughter: Life Beyond Loss
Happy Birthday Baby, I miss you beyond comprehension. Life is so quiet without you in it. I miss your big smile and your bigger heart. I miss your laughter and your sense of humor and the way you had an intuitive sense about people and things going on around you. I truly have never met anyone as sentimental as you…. Read More
Celebrating Mother’s Day After Loss
Hello Beautiful Souls, As I sit here reflecting on child loss a few days before Mother’s Day I notice the emotions swirling around inside me. I can literally feel my heart racing with a combination of grief and hope while my mind tries to grasp all that I have lived through in these last four decades. It is a blend… Read More
Soulful Sunshine & Salty Air ~ Island Inspired Adventure
Island Greetings, DESTINATION: UPLIFTING JOY Yesterday was a day by the sea to bask in the warm sunshine, take a walk with a sweet friend, enjoy my favorite foods, soak in our seaside hot tub, enjoy a stunning sunset with a smile and a dance with my wonderful husband and our lovable labrador, Autumn. A day such as this… Read More
Soulful Inspired Adventures
Adventure Greetings, Live Happy. Inspired. Colorfully. It’s Springtime and the time for new beginnings. Taking the intentional approach to savoring life experiences as they bring uplifting joy to your day is incredibly important especially after one has experienced loss in their life. Being mindful of the little things such as the beautiful butterfly, bird or bunny sightings, a sunset or… Read More
Peace, Love and Reiki
Soulful Greetings, The word Reiki is a combination of two Japanese words: Rei, which means “a higher power’s wisdom,” and Ki, which is the energy of life force. My reiki practice began decades ago and… Read More
Soulful Inspired Blessings of Peace, Hope & Joy
“Blessings arrive in the most unexpected circumstances, all we have to do is open our hearts to receive them.” Nancy Yuskaitis Soulful Greetings, About a month ago we returned from Santa Fe, NM to our longtime home of Mt. Crested Butte to attend the Mountain High Music Festival. We have been supportive of this fundraising… Read More
Relax. Renew. Rebalance.
Your body holds deep wisdom. Honor it. Nourish it. THRIVE. Soulful Greetings, On my recent birthday my husband and I made the decision to enjoy the afternoon together by relaxing at the nearby Sunrise Springs Spa Resort in Santa fe, New Mexico. I learned about this spa last summer while we were in the process of relocating from Colorado to… Read More