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Mental Health: Bloom in Your Own Time
Nature and community come alive in the spring. There is so much beauty in bloom, the palpable buzz of growth can create an infectious energy…
Nature and community come alive in the spring. There is so much beauty in bloom, the palpable buzz of growth can create an infectious energy…
Believing in Yourself Self-doubt is a frequent visitor of mine. Despite being most excellent at cheering others on, it can be hard to turn my…
We are all worthy. We are valuable exactly as we are in this moment. But sometimes we have trouble seeing our self-worth; trouble believing in…
Ordinary life may not feel inspiring all the time. In fact, many people think inspiration needs to jolt us out of nowhere, like a strike…
Finding inspiration is, obviously, one of the main missions of Inspire(d) Magazine. We want to tell inspiring, relatable stories of our neighbors doing good things…
What comes to mind when you think of the word fun? Tropical beaches, hiking trails, or days full of adventure? Or maybe, gardening or long…
Sometimes words get thrown around so often in the mental health and wellness space that they start to lose their meaning. We’ve heard (many times)…
Am I enough? There’s often a point during the holiday season where I ask myself: Did I do enough? Is this enough stuff? And ultimately:…
When is enough…enough? Merriam-Webster’s dictionary defines enough as, “occurring in such quantity, quality, or scope as to fully meet demands, needs, or expectations.” It’s hard…
It’s back to school time, and, as an adult, I find that brings up a mix of emotions. I am a little sad to see…
At least (roughly) 48 times a year, I look up at the dark night sky, bursting with stars, and think, “Whoa. We are tiny specks…
Welcome to the heart of summer. The prairies are decorated with wildflowers and the woodlands are full of life. Long nights and sunny days leave…
Change is Good! Decorah Community Prairie • Community Builders: Craig & Sara Neuzil • Melissa Wray • Josh Hertel • Nancy Martinson • Mental Health…
As winter sets in, we typically retreat indoors and share space with a small group of family or friends. However, with 2020’s COVID-19, it almost feels…