Cradles to Crayons

01/25/2026

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01/13/2026

We only spread love!

✍️ We walk not to change anyone’s faith or belief—we walk only to gently raise awareness of peace, mindfulness, compassion, loving-kindness, and unity.

These qualities are already there in each human heart, in all of us, quietly waiting to be recognized and nurtured. They have always been part of who we are.

We do not need to change our faith or belief to cultivate peace in our hearts. We do not need to abandon what we hold sacred to practice compassion toward others. We do not need to let go of our traditions to embrace loving-kindness and mindfulness in our daily lives.

We simply walk to remind ourselves and each other—with deep humility—that these qualities exist within us, that they have always been there, patiently waiting for us to remember.

We hold profound respect and honor for everyone who follows their faith, whatever that faith may be. Different faiths, different beliefs, different traditions—all beautiful, all valid, all capable of nurturing the same essential qualities that help us become more compassionate, more connected, more at peace with ourselves and one another.

Our journey is simply a gentle reminder, offered with open hearts, that beneath all our differences, we share a common longing for peace, a common capacity for kindness, a common humanity that quietly binds us all together.

May you and all beings be well, happy, and at peace.

01/11/2026

Shawnta Guadelupe

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08/31/2024

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From This Special Life

12/01/2023

Should I return with the child care services you need?!

11/12/2023

12/08/2022

We all have uncomfortable, challenging, and difficult feelings sometimes. Most people tend to automatically respond to these feelings by trying to run away from them, or pushing them into a dark corner inside and pretending they are not there.

What if we learned to befriend our discomfort instead? If we can learn to listen and not run away from emotions, we will be able to understand what they’re telling us.

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12/08/2022

What a sweet milestone! ❤️

11/25/2022

11/15/2022

If you are planning to shop on Black Friday and need a sitter, I'm available!!!

07/27/2022

Learn how to hold space for all of your child's emotions --> https://nurtureandthriveblog.com/hold-space-for-your-childs-big-emotions/

06/26/2022

What you feed, will GROW