MANSFIELD — Annamarie Fernyak wants to bust some of the myths around mindfulness. For Fernyak, it’s more than a stress-relief technique or passing wellness fad. It’s an intentional, transformative way of being. “It’s really about stopping and taking a moment, in every moment of your day, and being curious,” she said. “Am I living this moment […]
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Letting go of the busy mind: A guide to living in the present
From a young age, I lived in my mind. Growing up, I thought this was normal — this endless stream of thoughts and self-analysis that shaped my every decision and action. Living in my mind felt like my way of navigating the world. I became convinced that if I could think through every possible outcome, […]
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Crafting your ideal future with the R-Factor question
“If you don’t know where you want to go, any road will get you there.” This quote from Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland deeply resonates with me. Life, like a flowing river, often sweeps us along with its currents. For some, embracing this ebb and flow without a predetermined course can be a fulfilling way […]
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From vision to reality: Creating a roadmap for your perfect future
Mary Oliver’s poem The Summer Day resonates deeply with me. Her evocative words capture the essence of mindfulness and intentional living: Who made the world?Who made the swan, and the black bear?Who made the grasshopper?This grasshopper, I mean—the one who has flung herself out of the grass,the one who is eating sugar out of my […]
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Shawshank campers: Airstream enthusiasts to converge on Mansfield for “Reformatory Rally”
MANSFIELD – The historic Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield will play host to the “2024 Reformatory Rally,” a unique gathering of Airstream campers from across the country, Sept. 12 to 15. Hosted by Mansfield locals Annamarie Fernyak, Michele Newmeyer, and Kristen Wiltanger, this event will bring together nearly 40 Airstreams for an unforgettable experience inside […]
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Mind Body Align debuts Labyrinth Adventures school curriculum
MANSFIELD — Mind Body Align, LLC announced the launch of Labyrinth Adventures, a science-based elementary school curriculum builds executive function and improves academic outcomes for students. Mind Body Align harnessed proven, experience-based tools and infused them into a playful garden world, creating educational content that students and teachers enjoy while meeting state curriculum standards for […]
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Richland Source & Mind Body Align founders earn 2024 Chairman’s Award
MANSFIELD — Carl and Annamarie Fernyak earned the 2024 Chairman’s Award at the 125th annual evening of excellence Wednesday night.