Calmly Centered: A heart to heart journey to soothe & empower highly sensitive souls

By Suzanne Schevene Brokaw

In a world filled with speed and intensity, Calmly Centered provides the respite needed to soothe, reset and befriend our bodymind, emotions, and energy. This guided journal explores the seasons of Energy-in-Motion offering a holistic pathway to healthy living.

Much like meeting up with a longtime friend, Calmly Centered is nur

• Language: English
• Publisher: Awakening Essence
• Release date: Aug 25, 2023
• ISBN: 9798987021910

Suzanne Schevene Brokaw

Suzanne Schevene Brokaw has been in the health and wellness field since the early 90s as a Practitioner and Instructor. Her passion is helping others foster greater awareness, empowerment, and optimal well-being in the wholeness of who they are. She is known for her gentle presence and quiet approach to joyful living. When she isn't working on a beloved project you will find her exploring the power of intentional creativity through writing, painting, music, or cooking, enjoying the surrounding nature, inching towards slow living, or laughing at some silliness. To learn more visit www.awakening-essence.com

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Suzanne Schevene Brokaw

Publisher Name

Awakening Essence

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https://www.awakening-essence.com

Calmly Centered / Suzanne Schevene Brokaw —1st ed.

ISBN 979-8-9870219-0-3

ISBN 979-8-9870219-1-0 (e book)

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Table of Contents

Introduction

A Life By Design

Note from Suzanne

Dreaming the Dreams of Winter

A Time to Be

Slowing Down & Being Present

Rewilding the Enthusiasm of Spring

A Time to Do

Curiosity & Creativity

Dancing the Harmonies of Summer

A Time to Blossom

Laugh & Be Amused

Singing the Songs of Late Summer

A Time to Reflect

Deepen Awareness

Listening to the Whisperings of Autumn

A Time to Let Go

Express Love

Conclusion

Final Words

Reflections Summary

Acknowledgments

About Suzanne

Dedication

To all souls bringing more

goodness into the world

Let’s wake up and

rock this place.

Introduction

As I see it, the richness of life comes from all of the experiences – the highs and lows, the twists and turns, the vast diversity that exists here. It is in the diversity that we are enriched. We can love more deeply, laugh more uncontrollably, and grieve more honestly.

It is called aliveness. Not a manufactured state but an authentic way of being who we are, right here, right now, in this wild and crazy world of ours. It opens our hearts, minds, and eyes a bit wider, and all things hold a bit more fascination.

And to fully embody that aliveness, there comes a time when we must turn away from the marketing industry that tells us we are not good enough, pretty enough, young enough, skinny enough, and see it for what it is. A business model that is quite successful but is hurting us personally to the degree we buy into it. We are enough. We are more than enough just as we are, right here, right now.

It is time to take a stand for the brilliant, unique, quirky Self that you are – the world needs you. We need you. I need you.

The journey of life is one of movement, of challenge and