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Nancy Blackman, MASF

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Nancy Blackman, MASF

MEDITATIONS

436 stories

A cup of tea beside an open book, reading glasses, and a fallen leaf on a warm brown blanket near a softly lit window.

A small green sapling grows between two towering, moss-covered trees as golden sunlight filters through the forest, illuminating its delicate leaves.

$A small white daisy with a bright yellow center grows from a crack in dry, gray earth, its delicate petals standing in quiet contrast to the rough, fractured ground.$

Nancy Blackman, MASF

NEUROSCIENCE + SPIRITUALITY

54 stories

A small green sapling grows between two towering, moss-covered trees as golden sunlight filters through the forest, illuminating its delicate leaves.

$A small white daisy with a bright yellow center grows from a crack in dry, gray earth, its delicate petals standing in quiet contrast to the rough, fractured ground.$

A moss-covered tree rises from a forest floor blanketed with autumn leaves.

Nancy Blackman, MASF

12 DAYS WITH ST. FRANCIS

12 stories

A moss-covered tree rises from a forest floor blanketed with autumn leaves.

An older woman and a younger woman hold hands and look attentively at one another.

A single autumn leaf floats quietly on dark water reflecting the trees above.

Nancy Blackman, MASF

REFRESH THE SOUL WRITING PROMPTS

53 stories

for a writing prompt: What Nourishes You Spiritually and Emotionally? — image of a young woman and man sitting in a meadow of wildflowers as the sun is rising in the horizon

lake setting with evergreen trees changing colors against the blue lake. Words at bottom: Writing Prompt 63: Where is the most peaceful place on earth? Describe it using your five senses.

Nancy Blackman, MASF

HOLY WEEK SERIES

7 stories

Golden grasses illuminated by soft morning sunlight, gently moving in a field, symbolizing quiet renewal and emerging life

Person sitting alone on a wooden dock facing a calm lake under a cloudy sky, evoking stillness and quiet reflection

Person sitting alone at the edge of a dock facing still water in a quiet, misty atmosphere

Nancy Blackman, MASF

LENT SERIES

40 stories

Two people walking along a quiet tree-lined path covered in autumn leaves, suggesting reflection, companionship, and a slow contemplative journey.

Close-up macro image of dandelion seed filaments with soft pastel light, symbolizing gentleness, quiet strength, and reflection.

Macro photograph of delicate dandelion seed filaments in soft pastel light, highlighting fragile strands and gentle natural texture.

Nancy Blackman, MASF

MEMOIR IN MOTION

2 stories

red bokeh lit background with baby in womb

young girl wearing glasses, hands covering her face in shame. A small beating pink heart on her right wrist.

Nancy Blackman, MASF

POETRY

29 stories

Nancy Blackman, MASF

AFFIRMATIONS

52 stories

gradient green background with black graphic tree and pink flowers. In the center are the words: Being you is your power.

Nancy Blackman, MASF

HIGHLIGHTS FROM REFRESH THE SOUL WRITERS

23 stories

silhouette of four hands toasting champagne glasses with a bokeh of lights in the background. Words at bottom: Wrapping Up 2024

Nancy Blackman, MASF

ESSAYS

109 stories

Two white daisies coming up out of dirt.

The Taiwanese Liao mansion against a light blue background with writing in yellow at top: A Memoir of Taiwanese Independence, white letter 2/3 way down: Where Every Ghost Has a Name, and at bottom in yellow: Kim Liao.

Nancy Blackman, MASF

GRATITUDE

1 story

Red heart in lower left corner lying next to dying leaves. Words at top: Gratitude in hard times: staying grounded when life throws you off-balance

Nancy Blackman, MASF

WRITING

8 stories

Ok … Yes, I Tried Some AI Writing Software by Nancy Blackman, technology, software, AI, writing

Celebrating One Year on Medium by Nancy Blackman, writing, blogging

Nancy Blackman, MASF

THYROID / ADRENAL JOURNEY OF HEALING!

17 stories

man lying on light wood floor with plastic wrap around his upper torso, boxes in background. exhaustion, adrenal fatigue, adrenals, recharge, thank you.

people in a yoga class, 3 Critical Reasons for Exercise Provides Amazing Benefits for Hypothyroidism, thyroid, yoga, exercise

Nancy Blackman, MASF

MEDIUM TUTORIALS

11 stories

Creating URL and Embed Links in Easy Steps! by Nancy Blackman, medium tutorial, writing, hyperlink, embed link

Nancy Blackman, MASF

AAPI

5 stories

Bridging Cultures and Breaking Barriers: The Inspiring Legacy of Biracial Korean Women Making Herstory by Nancy Blackman, diversity, inclusion, gender politics, feminism

poem on yellow background. Why Do You Hate Us? by Nancy Blackman, AAPI, AAPI heritage month, hate crime

Nancy Blackman, MASF

FOOD IS MEDICINE

41 stories

How Different Cultures Use Herbs — Part V. herbs in bowls. green leaves in white mortar and pestle. herbs. herbal medicine, iran. west asia

How Adaptogenic Herbs Support Your Immune System by Nancy Blackman. light background of faded herbs with green herb leaves on top. herbal medicine, herbs, alternative medicine, fettle, herb and fettle, adaptogens, adaptogenic herbs, immune system

How Adaptogens Help Your Body Adapt. Nancy Blackman. Image of hand on top of herbs in dirt. herbs. herbal medicine. adaptogens. adaptogenic herbs. adrenal glands. adrenals. adrenal fatigue. immunity. immune booster. health. heart health. cognitive function.

Nancy Blackman, MASF

The Shortform 30-day Challenge

32 stories

The Challenge Will Be Available Forever by Nancy Blackman, brown wood background with lights overhead and sparkle to right. The word “Congratulations” and hands clapping at bottom. writing challenge

What did you want to be growing up? Why? by Nancy Blackman, writing challenge, writing prompt

Nancy Blackman, MASF

TRAVEL

2 stories

Side of U-Haul truck, traffic, side mirror, sunset. How Driving Cross Country in a Pandemic Made Our Marriage Stronger by Nancy Blackman. travel, cross country travel, driving cross country, pandemic

city street in florence italy at night with people walking around. The Honeymoon That Rebirthed and Empowered My Love of Adventure by Nancy Blackman. travel, honeymoon, florence, italy, adventure

Nancy Blackman, MASF

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I write about spirituality, neuroscience, and healing. As the founder of Refresh the Soul, I invite you to explore the path to a more meaningful life.

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