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.
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Keeping Your Sanity
We Have a Powerful Place at the Table
PART 3
Whenever people's power and divisive force collide, as they do today, power succeeds when truth empowers the people's will.
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Keeping Your Sanity - 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.
March 2025
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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.
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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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WISDOM WITH INNER ELEGANCE
The Wisdom with Inner Elegance Roundtable Series
Hosted by Caroline Phipps, Founder of Living With Inner Elegance, and Deborah Kelly, Director at The Wisdom House Retreat and Conference Center.
Our Roundtable Series is designed to deliver a monthly dose of spiritual inspiration and connection, sharing wisdom, knowledge, and ideas to help you navigate our rapidly changing world.
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April Guest:
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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May 31, 2015
I Want That!
Turning Envy into Inspiration
Many of our unhappy feelings come from comparing ourselves to others, especially regarding money and relationships. These comparisons lead to envy and shame. Social media and ads worsen this dissatisfaction and drive us to seek quick fixes. Envy often arises from friends or coworkers, so how we react is essential. For example, a friend struggled with soccer but practiced hard and eventually made the team. Focusing on self-improvement instead of jealousy makes us feel inspired rather than resentful. The 1994 rivalry between skaters Tonya Harding and Nancy Kerrigan illustrates this. Harding’s jealousy led to her downfall, while Kerrigan focused on training and won a silver medal. When envy arises, acknowledge it and reflect. Channel that energy into self-improvement to reduce envy and motivate your growth.
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SEPTEMBER 2022
WHO ARE YOU?
WHEN LABELS LIMIT US
In ‘Who Are You?’ Caroline explores the complexity and implications of societal labels, particularly regarding identity, sexuality, and political beliefs. While labels can help create a sense of identity and belonging, they may also limit authentic connections and promote division. The author argues that excessive labeling can be counterproductive and lead to negative assumptions, as illustrated by a personal experience at an airport. The text critiques how politicians exploit divisions among groups, urging a more compassionate approach that acknowledges our shared humanity. Ultimately, it calls for reconsidering labels to foster belonging and connection.
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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.
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