Tag: happiness

What Would You Change About Your Body?
Jan 14

What Would You Change About Your Body?

What would you change about your body? Have you been transformed by society? Yes? I think so… It’s inevitable in this day and age. This hits so very close to home for me. Saddeningly so… Why does it have to be this way? Does it have to be? How can we change this? How can…

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The Hidden Power of Smiling
Aug 25

The Hidden Power of Smiling

We are BORN TO SMILE. Seriously. We are actually born smiling.  Deep inside our mother’s womb, we float in peaceful bliss, donning a grin from ear to ear.  We even smile in our sleep. Smiles signify joy and satisfaction in life. The simple act of smiling actually does make us feel better.  AND, it’s evolutionarily…

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Fabulous Finishing Fridays
Mar 7

Fabulous Finishing Fridays

Having the tremendous opportunity to present before several large groups of less than engaged folks this week, I tasked myself with the ability to leave each and every individual in the room with a smile. I think I succeeded. On two occasions, it was rough ~ tough crowd.  Just following lunch, slumping in their chairs……

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In Defense Of Highly Sensitive People
Feb 3

In Defense Of Highly Sensitive People

I have certainly mentioned in the past my tendency towards introversion and the fact that I find it to be emotionally overwhelming and quite exhausting, at times, to interact with large groups of people.  I feel much more comfortable and considerably more nourished by spending quiet time with smaller groups of individuals, or even just…

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Surround Yourself - Again
Dec 19

Surround Yourself – Again

With a series of technical difficulties, this message was not delivered to many, many faithful readers. Thus, I am creating a re-post of November 27, 2013. Read and be fulfilled. Surround Yourself – Again In an effort of complete and utter transparency, I will admit that the last year of my life has been more…

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When I Grow Up...
Dec 9

When I Grow Up…

Even after a half a dozen different careers, I still find myself asking myself, “What do I want to be when I grow up?” When will I grow up? I certainly don’t know the answer to the second question, or IF that day will ever arrive – will I ever feel like a true “grown…

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Surround Yourself
Nov 27

Surround Yourself

In an effort of complete and utter transparency, I will admit that the last year of my life has been more than a challenge.  I’ve found myself forced to face feelings I’ve never before wanted to admit stood before me.  Pushing them away was no longer an option and inviting them into the forefront of…

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Happiness: Change the Way You Think
Nov 26

Happiness: Change the Way You Think

“People are just as happy as they make up their minds to be.” ―Abraham Lincoln It usually isn’t what you have, where you are, or what you’ve been through that makes you happy or unhappy, it’s how you think about it all.  It starts on the inside.  You control your thoughts.  The only person who…

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