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Gabriela Martinez-Fonts, M.Ed.

@mindfulwisdomnow

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An ongoing quest to live in the present and be mindful through creativity, writing, yoga, art, nature, breathing, play, movement, and expression.

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Gentle reminder to do what I can with what I have got from where I am right now. (Also to look up and breathe. Breathe. Breathe.) by @mindfulwisdomnow

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Adri... An accident when she was four has shaped how she sees imperfections and differences. She got her finger slammed in the door. A broken finger tip and damaged nail bed, several stitches and a finger splint later, the doctors said she might not have a nail.

She was blessed that her nail grew back albeit a deformed nail bed left as a scar. A reminder.

The nail ladies always try to paint the nail to look like the others, leaving the little dip unpainted so as to try to hide the difference. And every time, Adriana asks to have the little dip painted. To honor the difference.

Some people spend their whole lives trying to hide their scars and cover up their differences. I am grateful Adri embraces hers. by @mindfulwisdomnow

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Look up.
Keep reaching.
Stay grounded.
Roots are strong.
Growth.
Change is the only constant. by @mindfulwisdomnow

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2020 health became wealth.
home became our sanctuary.
connections became creative.
family and friends are everything.
living in constant appreciation.
so much gratitude.
awareness. support. compassion.
we are all in this together. by @mindfulwisdomnow

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Lucky this year we celebrated 15 years of marriage back in June. Although 2020 has been unexpected, trying, filled with uncertainty and fear, there have been beautiful lessons and I feel lucky to have him by my side. He is my constant. My reminder to stay present. My reason when I am an emotional mess. He is my comic relief, my “Supreme Court” when I am the Notorious RBG, my Captain on the seas. by @mindfulwisdomnow

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Blooms to brighten my day and my birthday week.

The card said I was too special to celebrate just one day. Little surprises like this... they are everything! Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. by @mindfulwisdomnow

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Normal | back to normal. What does that even mean? As stores start opening up, traffic increases, the stillness is slowly disappearing, I am not ready. We are not ready. I will not go back to normal because the reality is my once was normal will never be again. Ever.

What is normal anyway? Normal was not working. It was too busy, there was overconsumption, we were wasteful.
There is so much I have gained from these quiet days. From being at home, slowing down, less doing, more BEing. From being purposeful with my interactions. Social distancing but finding creative ways to really connect, show up, listen. I have enjoyed this time with my family so, so much. I am creating a new normal that is intentional. It will include more stillness. Quiet. Connection. Resourcefulness. Purpose. Gratitude. by @mindfulwisdomnow

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A letter to Myself | I found a letter I wrote to myself years ago. I wish I had put a date on it... I always put dates... but there is no date. I have an idea of when I wrote it though. I can tell by the beautiful stationary my dear friend @carolyn_mara gave me. Five years ago. That was me, five years ago ME. And as I read my message, it couldn’t be more perfect at this time.
Gaby,
Take a deep breath and remember who you are. Don’t get caught up in the race... it isn’t worth it. You already know what it takes to be truly happy so just apply what you know in your heart. You are a creative, dynamic, positive dreamer, dancer, a creator... Express yourself more... both verbally and artistically. Remember all your amazing experiences at NJV, modern dance, art classes, and trips. You are such a giving person and always willing to help others. You are an amazing mother and have a true maternal instinct. It is what you were BORN to do. So remember that and enjoy the little things. Don’t be so hard on yourself. The journey is what we have. Enjoy the obstacles, embrace the challenges and hardships, and be prepared to face your fears. Worrying is a waste of time. Just sit back, close your eyes and be grateful. Taking a few deep breaths always helps. Keep on creating... inspiring others... Don’t forget how amazing and beautiful you are.
Love, Gaby by @mindfulwisdomnow

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Easter Sunday | not another day. Keeping traditions and dressing up for Easter Sunday mass, albeit rather differently... on the couch and watching remotely.
It’s the little things that make a difference... wearing our Sunday best, being together, cooking, sharing, giving, and receiving.
We are all in this together. by @mindfulwisdomnow

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WATER | essential, cleansing, flowing.
Fluid.... water flows. It moves along steadily and continuously, adaptable to any container that encompasses it. Water accommodates, alters, adjusts and changes its shape to yield to its surrounding vessel.
Adaptability. Humans have an innate sense of adaptability. Like water, we can learn to go with the flow. Even if the flow means stop life as you once knew it and stay at home. by @mindfulwisdomnow

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8 is GREAT! | Happy Birthday, Little Vi! It has been two weeks since your actual birthday and so much has changed since March 12th. One thing remains true, always.... I am grateful, everyday, for you. You complete us! by @mindfulwisdomnow

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Confusion and Clarity.

So many opposing emotions. by @mindfulwisdomnow

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