A Sip of Serenity—Your February Oasis Offering: Life, A Balancing Act

"Your deepest presence is in every small contracting and expanding, the two as beautifully balanced and coordinated as birds' wings." — Rumi

Dear Suzanne,

Winters are rough for me. Here in New Hampshire, we recently endured nearly a week of subzero temperatures. Our furnace strained to keep up, and even sitting at my desk my hands would get so cold and pale they looked nearly bluish. I suspect my Dominican heritage (my mother was born in Santiago, Dominican Republic) makes me more prone to suffering from SAD, Seasonal Affect Disorder. Days and days of cold and gray sink me into the winter blues.

The other day, while running errands, I stepped into a pharmacy and was immediately surrounded by the warmth of Valentine's reds, pinks, and purples.

It was a simple moment, but the burst of color shifted something in me. Entering the profusion of warmth and color, I felt myself smile and my blue mood lifted. It reminded me of homeostasis, our body’s natural process of maintaining internal stability despite external conditions.

In essence it’s about finding balance.

Balance isn’t just biological; it’s essential in every aspect of life. When we’re out of sync, whether physically, emotionally, or mentally, we feel unsteady. Sometimes, the fix is simple—a meal, a nap, a deep breath. Other times, regaining equilibrium requires deeper reflection and action.

With love and light,

Suzanne

Sip of Serenity from Oasis in the Overwhelm™

This month’s Sip of Serenity invites you to check in with yourself:

Where am I out of balance? (Ask with compassion—this is about awareness, not judgment.)
What conditions or choices have contributed to this imbalance?
What do I need to restore balance?

A physical reset? Try a 4-D stretch or a 4-D Dump (Pg 55, "Oasis in the Overwhelm")
A small but nourishing change? (Drink a glass of water, get outside, breathe.)
A realignment of priorities? (Do my actions reflect what truly matters?)

"Life is a balance of holding on and letting go." — Rumi

You get to choose.

Since 2009, Suzanne has inspired transformation as a coach, author, and speaker. With over 25 years of research and training, her custom-tailored approach combines science-based strategies, somatic practices, and creative collaboration. She catalyzes peace and personal growth for a wide range of clients—from artists and stay-at-home moms to business leaders, empowering them to reimagine their "stories" and achieve freedom, joy, and success as they define it.

Born to a Dominican mother and a father raised in New England, Suzanne grew up as the youngest of six children, which gave her a deep appreciation for diverse perspectives. She excels at connecting with others, bridging generational, cultural, and linguistic divides, fostering inner harmony and inspiring greater understanding in relationships.

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