Imagine a thread connecting every human being.

Imagine a thread connecting every human being. Connecting yourself to the web of life can provide comfort. We are not in each other’s way, but we are the way for each other. We are the sources of comfort for one another. Colette offers a multitude of inspiration for welcoming more comfort and joy into your…

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Find easy ways to create more comfort in your home.

Find easy ways to create more comfort in your home. A comfortable home benefits everyone who lives there and everyone who visits. Get new throw pillows for the sofa, put fresh flowers in a vase on the dining table, make Sunday morning breakfast, or clear out the linen closet and neatly fold the towels. Finding…

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Encourage someone to take a comfort break with you.

Encourage someone to take a comfort break with you. See a movie or an art show, walk barefoot in the sand, or enjoy your garden. For more inspiration to find comfort and joy in everyday moments, sign up for Colette’s upcoming Living Comfort, Living Joy online retreat. This 11-Day Online Retreat is focused on bringing…

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Slow down for five minutes and be present.

Slow down for five minutes and be present. Today, when you ask someone, “How are you?” take the time to really listen. Listening to another person is a true gift of comfort in our busy world. For more Tips for Finding Everyday Comfort & Joy sign up for Colette’s upcoming Comfort & Joy retreat. An…

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Gratitude Ripple

Let’s create a ripple of gratitude this November. For inspiration and support, listen to the Three Gratitudes audio, by Carrie Newcomer: What are you grateful for?

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How Our Special Places Connect Us to Gratitude

This past July, I decided to leave the San Francisco summer fog, and head across the Golden Gate Bridge to a retreat center in warm Marin county. The Santa Sabina Retreat Center, tucked away in a corner of the Dominican College campus, feels likes a large home, with 40 single bedrooms surrounding a lovely courtyard with…

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