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This is me celebrating my 1st birthday at the dayc This is me celebrating my 1st birthday at the daycare center I attended. ⁠
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And, that's a quote from Dr. Seuss because today was his birthday. Happy birthday, Dr Seuss!⁠
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Some of my earliest memories are of sitting on the couch at daycare and at home, on the laps of adults, having his books read to me. ⁠
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When my son was born, my parents gave him a copy of Happy Birthday to You. It's become a family tradition to read every year to celebrate. ⁠
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We have a whole bookshelf filled with his works.⁠
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But, when I was thinking about his birthday and trying to come up with my favorite quote to share, this is the one that drew me in the deepest.⁠
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If I could go back and share one message with that little girl. That happy, innocent, adventurous 1-year-old. If I could plant the seed that would grow strong roots and create a stable foundation for her, it would be this quote. ⁠
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And, I would do this for every single child on the planet. ⁠
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Because, if there's one thing I've learned in the 43 years since this picture was taken, it's that we waste way too much time trying to fit in. ⁠
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And believing that we have to fit in in order to feel like we matter, like we're worthy, like we belong.⁠
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I wish I could have shared this quote with this little girl and spared her so much heartache, so much pain. ⁠
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I share it with her now by embracing it in my heart. I trust that she's listening.⁠
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She mattered, she was worthy, she belonged from day 1 precisely because she stood out. ⁠
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She, like each and every soul who touches this Earth, is a piece of the jigsaw puzzle of humanity. ⁠
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Every single one of us is unique. ⁠
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We each have our own shape and pattern and we all connect together to form the completed picture. ⁠
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And, when you stand out, it's so much easier to find where you belong. <3
Thursday night started the Jewish holiday of 🎉 Thursday night started the Jewish holiday of 🎉 Purim. 

We celebrate every year by making traditional cookies 🍪 called Hamentaschen. 

They're named after Hamen - the villain of the Purim story - and shaped like the hat he wore.

And even though they are delicious and fun to make and Purim is celebrated by dressing up and having a feast, the story of Purim is quite serious. 

A queen, Esther, who has to reveal to her husband, the king, that she is Jewish after his consigliere convinces him that Jews are evil and should be hanged. 

Esther fasts before going to see the king who had already banished his first wife. 

But, filled with love for her, he decides to forgive her for keeping her secret and save the Jews. And kills Hamen instead.

Purim is a holiday that encourages us to look at the masks we wear. 

Not these masks: 😷

The invisible masks. 

The masks we create to hide our true selves from the world. 

To stay quiet and small and "safe". The ones that we build when we try to conform to what we think others want us to be. 

But that actually stifles our growth, silences our voices, dampens our souls.

As we made Hamentaschen, we talked about some of our masks. About the burden, the heaviness of carrying them around.

And about how we can have the courage to let them go. 

Letting go is hard. But having courage is empowering. 

We decided that the best way to have the courage to lower our masks, even a little bit, is easier when you have support, when you have helpers.

And when you know that you get to do it in your own way, in your own time.

Removing masks can feel vulnerable and uncomfortable and scary. But, when you start to do the work, when you see how it changes your life and your relationships, so much weight is lifted! 🤗🙏💞

You feel so light that you may even have a second (or third or fourth) cookie without feeling guilty at all! 😋
I used to really struggle with practicing self-car I used to really struggle with practicing self-care.⁠
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If given a choice, I would have rather washed a burnt pan with a cheap paper towel than practice yoga for myself or take even 2 minutes to do mindful breathing. ⁠
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As a people-pleaser, I had a deeply-rooted belief that self-care was, well, selfish. And selfish = bad.⁠
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Even though, rationally, I knew that wasn't true. ⁠
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And, I didn't think other people who practice self-care were selfish. ⁠
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Then, recently, I had a giant A-HA moment! ⁠
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I was on a zoom call with an amazing group of soul sisters who encourage and inspire me every time we meet. ⁠
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We were talking about being unapologetically you. About shining your light.⁠
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And, I thought: these calls FEED MY SOUL! They make me feel like I'm part of something greater than myself. ⁠
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One of my core values is connection. When I feel connected, I feel like I can do anything! ⁠
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Self-care felt selfish because I didn't feel connected when I was doing it. ⁠
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But, SOUL CARE? I could practice SOUL CARE all.day.long!⁠
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Some moments, it may look like what we traditionally think of as self-care: taking a bath or practicing yoga. ⁠
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Sometimes, it may be playing games with my kids or chatting on zoom with my college roommates.⁠
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Or working with my incredible clients and students.⁠
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As long as I take those few mindful breaths and notice how CONNECTED I feel. ⁠
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As a parent, part of our role is to model for our kids how to take care of themselves so they grow up to be happy, healthy adults.⁠
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What better way than to show them how to nurture and nourish their souls? ⁠
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Step 1: take a pause and notice your values. Notice: what lights up your soul?
Bringing back my favorite way to finish off the wo Bringing back my favorite way to finish off the workweek.⁠
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We all make mistakes. ⁠
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As Albert Einstein said: "A person who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new." ⁠
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Some mistakes are small. Some are big. But, all of them, even the worst ones, help us grow wiser when we take the time to learn the lessons and make the necessary changes.⁠
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As a parent, our kids are watching and learning all the time. Self-reflection practices like this one model resilience.⁠
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So, onto the tough questions:⁠
How did you mess up this week? ⁠
What didn't work out the way you expected or wanted it to?⁠
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What happened after?⁠
What did you learn for next time?⁠
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I know that's a lot of questions but Einstein also said: "Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is not to stop questioning." ⁠
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#growthmindset #forkedupfriday #mistakeshappen #youarenotalone
I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to sh I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to share my new workshop with an old friend and fellow small business owner.⁠
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Getting to connect and catch up was already a huge win but, waking up to this comment just fills my heart and soul!⁠
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Running a business is hard enough. Especially in this chaotic time. But, being a parent while trying to run a business and juggle all the balls and do all the things can feel exhausting!⁠
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Learning to create more ease & calm as a Parent-Entrepreneur is so close to my heart because, I've learned, that most of us already have the tools we need.⁠
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You just have to know how to pull them out and put them together. ⁠
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And I can show you how to get started in this FREE, 60-minute workshop. Wanna join me? ⁠
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Schedule for next week's sessions are linked in my bio!⁠
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You've got this!
I'm really excited to be adding dates for a FREE w I'm really excited to be adding dates for a FREE workshop for all you parent-entrepreneurs out there!⁠
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 Parenting is the toughest job you'll ever love! ⁠
And running your own business is a labor of love!⁠
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Learning to juggle all.the.things in parenting and entrepreneurship can be exhausting, frustrating, overwhelming! It depletes our energy tanks and we don't always show up for ourselves, our family, or our businesses the way we want to. ⁠
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Especially now.⁠
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Imagine waking up knowing that each day will be filled with FEWER STRUGGLES at home and at work! ⁠
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And the best part is, you'll learn how to create more ease and joy by implementing skills you already have!⁠
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3 dates available!⁠
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LINK IN BIO
Does the universe ever bring you reminders of your Does the universe ever bring you reminders of your past lessons learned (that maybe you forgot) in the form of social media threads?⁠
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Here's that time I realized that being vulnerable when asking for help gets better results than when I show up with a full suit of armor on. ⁠
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Have you asked for help from a place of vulnerability? What happened?⁠
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#memories #parentinglife #momlife #vulnerability #soulcare #playfuldiscipline #messagesfromtheuniverse #expatlife #americanexpatsinfrance
So incredibly filled with gratitude and love for m So incredibly filled with gratitude and love for my friend, Ghada Bitar Khalifeh of @leadwithflow who had me as a guest on her podcast!

Ghada and I met a couple of years ago and instantly clicked! She has a generous soul, a compassionate heart, and an incredible story! 

I could literally talk to her for hours! But we kept it to 1 for this interview. 😉 

Check us out on Spotify! (Link in comments).

If you're looking for a podcast that inspires you and shares so many amazing tools for aligning with your own voice and values, check out Ghada's podcast, Living in Alignment! ❤
I'm reviewing my 200-hr integral yoga teacher trai I'm reviewing my 200-hr integral yoga teacher training and I came across this quote from Swami Satchidananda.⁠
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The Swami says, "There is not only one way."⁠
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As someone who suffers from comparisonitis and analysis paralysis; who, somewhere along the way, learned that there was a "right" way to do things, this was such an important reminder for me. ⁠
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I am uniquely me.⁠
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You are uniquely you.⁠
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We were made to shine our light and find our own way through the twists and turns of life.⁠
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THERE IS NOT ONE WAY TO walk (or drive) from your house to the store.⁠
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THERE IS NOT ONE WAY TO eat ice cream.⁠
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THERE IS NOT ONE WAY TO do warrior 2 pose or to teach warrior 2.⁠
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There is not only one way to PARENT A CHILD.⁠
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The beauty of this new world that we are entering into, is that, now, more than ever, we can give ourselves the permission to find and trust our own paths.⁠
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And to teach our children to do the same.⁠
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To live consciously, presently, and mindfully.⁠
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To be YOU!⁠

This post is dedicated to my beautiful soul sisters who are inspiring,  encouraging and cheerleading me as i find and follow my own path. 💞
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#trust #selftrust #mindfulness #consciousness #innerwork #innerhealing #youareworthy #coach #coaching #mindset #parentingcoach #parentslife #momslife #positiveparenting #consciousparenting #mindfulparenting #consciousliving #mindfulliving
One of my all-time favorite quotes. ⁠ ⁠ And on One of my all-time favorite quotes. ⁠
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And one of my all-time favorite grounding messages for those moments when my inner critic rises up and tries to tell me all the ways I've failed as a mother (said in that dramatic Beverly Goldberg way).⁠
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Your kids don't want your attention 24/7. They just want to know that you're there for them.⁠
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It's about quality. Not quantity.
Are you the kind of person who has the best ideas Are you the kind of person who has the best ideas when surrounded by water?⁠
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Think you sound like an opera singer in the shower? 🎤⁠
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Water has magic powers. 🌟⁠
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As we head into the weekend, here is a feel-good activity for any age! ⁠
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Next time you get into the 🚿 shower, imagine the water washing away all your unwanted thoughts and emotions, leaving you refreshed and light. ⁠
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Watch the water go down the drain, carrying all that you no longer need to hold on to.⁠
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Are you a 🛀 bath person? ✋ ⁠
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It still works! Taking a few extra moments to watch the water drain the tub, taking what no longer serves you away. ⁠
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This was always my kids' favorite part of the bath - waving bye to all the dirt and grime and negative emotions!⁠
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Enjoy!⁠
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And, if you have read down this far, let me know in the comments: BATH or SHOWER?⁠
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#feelgoodfriday #simpleselfcare #selfcare #parentinglife #parentingcoach
After almost a year of living through a pandemic, After almost a year of living through a pandemic, I'm hearing from so many parents that they are at their wits' end.⁠
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😫 They're tired of having their routines shaken, of not knowing what day it is.⁠
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😫 Tired of not knowing if school is going to reopen, and, while it’s closed, of managing their children’s distance learning.⁠
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😫 Tired of worrying about their family’s health – both physical and mental.⁠
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😫 Tired of the kids whining at them, of having to nagged them to do chores and siblings bickering with each other.⁠
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😫 Tired of never having time or space to just get just five minutes to themselves.⁠
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And because they're so tired, they find themselves yelling more than they'd like at their kids. ⁠
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Letting their own inner critic rise to the surface and take control more often than they'd like. ⁠
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I have a simple trick to yell less. It's a tool I started implementing myself several years ago. ⁠
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A tool I desperately needed because I was yelling so much at my kids (and then feeling guilty and sad about it afterwards), that my throat was sore and none of us slept well. ⁠
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This simple exercise has made a HUGE difference in our house. ⁠
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So much so, that I asked my kids how many times I've yelled at them since COVID started and they had blank stares on their faces. ⁠
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"I can't think of any times." My 9-year-old said.⁠
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Want to know more? Check out the video link in my bio!
Thank you @lizandmollie for the reminder! ⁠ ⁠ Thank you @lizandmollie for the reminder! ⁠
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Even as a yoga and mindfulness teacher, I need to hear it! ⁠
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And, what I'm learning is you don't need hours and hours of self-care to fill your bucket. Sometimes, all it takes is taking a few deep breaths🧘‍♀️ or blasting your favorite song 💃 .⁠
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What are some of your favorite self-care activities that you can do in under 5 minutes?⁠
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#selfcare #itdoesnthavetobehard #mindfulness #5minutes #onebreathatatime #coach #coaching #mindset #parentingcoach #parentslife #momslife #positiveparenting #consciousparenting #mindfulparenting
This moment right now is only a tiny piece of your This moment right now is only a tiny piece of your journey.⁠
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Think of all those moments from your past that felt heavy, insurmountable, defeating.⁠
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Getting a bad grade or not getting into the school of your choice; Missing out on a job opportunity or getting fired; A breakup; A miscarriage; The death of a dear one.⁠
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Moments that brought tears of anger and frustration and sadness. Pain.⁠
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What happened next? ⁠
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The pain may not have ever entirely gone away but, for most people, it fades with time. ⁠
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And, you continue to grow. ⁠
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One of the first questions I ask my clients when we start working together is: what characteristics do you want your children to embody as adults, what values do you want to instill in your kids? ⁠
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The answers almost always include resilience and confidence.⁠
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Yet, when we walk around saying we "feel bad for our children" or "I don't know how we're going to get through this", what message are we really sharing? ⁠
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Not one of resilience and empowerment.⁠
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Seeing our experiences when things are tough as just one small moment in a lifetime of experiences can take us out of the "woah is me" damsel-in-distress and into our own heroine's journey. Trusting that we'll continue to breathe and grow and adapt. ⁠
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And three things start to happen almost immediately: ⁠
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1) Our brain starts looking towards the future, towards positive possibilities. ⁠
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2) We start to see the difference between what we can control and let go of that which we can't so that we can feel more ease and joy and calm. ⁠
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3) We build confidence and resilience for ourselves and are able to role-model it for our children.⁠
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It's not easy. And I have moments where I want to curl up and cry or hide under the covers or burn the place down. ⁠
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But, then I remember this image. I give myself the space to feel what I'm feeling and trust that it's only for now. ⁠
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Does this resonate?
Did you ever think about the meaning of Monday?⁠ Did you ever think about the meaning of Monday?⁠
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Monday = Moon Day!⁠
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As I delve into spiritual practices, I've been learning more and more about the energy behind each day. ⁠
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In ancient cultures, days were not just a sequence to roll through. They didn't dread the start and celebrate the end of each week. ⁠
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Ancient Greeks, Romans, Egyptians, Jews believed that each day had a particular quality, energy of its own. ⁠
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That's why each day is associated with a cosmic element. MOON DAY = Monday ⁠
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My 13-year-old wants me to point out that it's true in other languages. In French, Lundi after LUNE. #thirdculturekid #expatparent⁠
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The moon is a giant light in the sky. And, like a light, it illuminates that which we need to see.⁠
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So, on this MOON DAY, take a break. Put your feet up. Relax. ⁠
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Be present in the moment and see what you notice. What gets illuminated for you. ⁠
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BECAUSE YOU ARE SPECIAL, UNIQUE! YOU MATTER!⁠
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CELEBRATE YOURSELF!⁠
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What are you going to do first?⁠
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Me, I'm going to 🧘‍♀️ then 💃 ! ⁠
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And, I'll invite my kids to join by asking them how they want to celebrate themselves today too!⁠
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#trust #selftrust #mindfulness #consciousness #innerwork #innerhealing #youareworthy #findthehelpers #coach #coaching #mindset #parentingcoach #parentslife #momslife #positiveparenting #consciousparenting #mindfulparenting #consciousliving #mindfulliving #playfuldiscipline #monday #moonday #spiritualwisdom
Have you ever heard the phrase: ⁠ ⁠ HURT PEOPL Have you ever heard the phrase: ⁠
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HURT PEOPLE HURT PEOPLE?⁠
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Think about every time you've gotten into an argument with someone. Every time you cried, yelled, felt like punching someone.⁠
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It didn't happen when you were feeling easy-breezy and beautiful, did it?⁠
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No. It likely happened when you were feeling triggered: sad, angry, ashamed, tired, belittled, ....⁠
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DISTRESSED.⁠
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The same is true for kids. ⁠
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When a kid lashes out - when they don't want to eat their vegetable or clean their room or share their toys with their sibling - it's because they're distressed. ⁠
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Getting mad, threatening to punish, or even ignoring, isn't going to resolve the thoughts, feelings, and beliefs that are underlying the child's behavior. ⁠
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What can help?⁠
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STEP 1: PAUSE. TAKE A BREATH.⁠
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Our instinct is to react from that place of frustration, anger, shame, exhaustion, etc that we're feeling in response to their behavior. It triggers us. But reacting from that energy isn't going to solve anything quickly.⁠
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STEP 2: SHINE YOUR LIGHT.⁠
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At some point in your life, you've felt what that child is feeling. Thought what that child is thinking. ⁠
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Shine your light means to help the child to see more clearly what's going on underneath.⁠
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Give them the words to express the emotion: You seem frustrated (or sad, angry...)⁠
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Then ask them to share: ⁠
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"Tell me more." ⁠
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And watch what happens! ⁠
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My PLAYFUL DISCIPLINE FAMILY MINDFULNESS COLLECTIVE is a 6-week small-group coaching program that combines mindfulness practices and parenting tools to create more ease and joy at home.⁠
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Link in bio.
THE LAST YEAR HAS BEEN A FRIGGING ROLLERCOASTER, A THE LAST YEAR HAS BEEN A FRIGGING ROLLERCOASTER, AM I RIGHT? ⁠
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AND, IF YOU’RE LIKE MOST WOMEN I KNOW, YOU’RE FREAKING TIRED!⁠
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😴 Tired of COVID.⁠
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😴 Tired of having your routine shaken, of not knowing what day it is.⁠
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😴 Tired of worrying about your child's education and your family’s health – both physical and mental.⁠
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😴 Tired of worrying about finances.⁠
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😴 Tired of never having time or space to just get just five minutes to yourself.⁠
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😴 Tired of feeling under-appreciated.⁠
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YOU KNOW THAT SOMEDAY, YOU’LL LOOK BACK ON 2020 WITH HINDSIGHT AND YOU’LL MISS THIS TIME.⁠
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BUT RIGHT NOW, YOU’RE. JUST. TIRED.⁠
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You're not alone. ⁠
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I feel it too. And I'm hearing the same thing from so many friends and clients and random people I follow on social media. ⁠
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THAT’S WHY I CREATED PLAYFUL DISCIPLINE:⁠
A FAMILY MINDFULNESS COLLECTIVE⁠
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A 6-WEEK, SMALL-GROUP COACHING PROGRAM FOR PARENTS WHO WANT TO CREATE MORE EASE, JOY, AND CONNECTION IN THEIR HOMES. THEY WANT TO BUILD A SUPPORTIVE, SAFE, POSITIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR THEIR CHILDREN WHILE STILL TEACHING IMPORTANT LIFE SKILLS THAT WILL SUPPORT THEIR CHILDREN IN GROWING UP TO BE CONFIDENT, RESPECTFUL, INDEPENDENT, COMPASSIONATE MEMBERS OF THE WORLD.⁠
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Only 6 spots available. Is one for you? ⁠
Link in bio.
Even though traveling is difficult, you can still Even though traveling is difficult, you can still head off on an island adventure!!

I am so excited to partner with @yourdreamvacation_st.lucia to bring 2 creative virtual workshops for kids!!

Your kids will learn about the beautiful Caribbean island and the animals that live there and then we'll do an art or cooking project and island-themed yoga! 

Sundays January 24th and 31st 
9am EST

Check out our IG live to learn more or DM for info!
Today, I'm 44! Enjoying my coffee with POTUS44 @ Today, I'm 44! 

Enjoying my coffee with POTUS44 @barackobama
Tomorrow's my birthday. I'm going to be 44.⁠ ⁠ Tomorrow's my birthday. I'm going to be 44.⁠
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Having a January birthday means that, on top of the general reflections that come with the New Year, I also spend time reflecting on my last trip around the sun. ⁠
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What I realized is that so much of it cannot be measured with checkboxes. ⁠
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Degrees, bank account size, numbers on a scale... none of those tangible goals have ever sustained my satisfaction levels for long. ⁠
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What has sustained me is connecting to my values. ⁠
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Making strong deep connections with others. Especially my children.⁠
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Letting my heart's desires be spoken out-loud and giving my brain permission to rest.⁠
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Learning to trust my decision-making strategy, even if the decisions that needed to be made weren't always easy or comfortable. ⁠
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Stepping back so I could look at all the pieces to see how they fit. Instead of trying to force the square pegs into the round holes. ⁠
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Did it feel good every day? Hell, no! ⁠
Does my life look different on paper? Not really.⁠
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But, inside, I FEEL different. ⁠
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I notice the uncomfortable feelings flow through more quickly. ⁠
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I sense a lightness that comes from releasing a whole lot of old stories and pain that were no longer serving me.⁠
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Last year, I signed up for a training with @sadienardiniofficial to expand my yoga teacher's toolbox. And, while I'm taking my sweet, slow time going through all the materials, it has never been more clear to me how far I've come.⁠
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Who I've BEcome. ⁠
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AND IT FEELS SO GOOD!!⁠
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#januarybirthday #birthdaygirl #becomingmyself #selftrust #mindfulness #consciousness #innerwork #innerhealing #iamworthy #iamenough #mindset #parentingcoach #parentslife #momslife #consciousparenting #mindfulparenting #consciousliving #mindfulliving
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