My Life has been, is, and always will be a bounty of blessings. I close my eyes and breathe in the cornucopia of grace presented before me each and every day. In silence, in my quiet moments, I breathe it, I feel it, I know it. My Life is a Gift. The hustle and bustle of…
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Change is HARD. It really is. There’s no beating around the bush. Even if we like change, transitioning from one routine, habit, or comfort to something new takes some adjustment. And, when things in Life continually change, we may end up feeling somewhat “assaulted,” if you will. It’s exhausting. Even if for the better, it…
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According to the latest research, I am absolutely, without a doubt, an introverted human being. Actually, no research was needed in order to come to this conclusion. I’ve known this all along. So often there is negatively associated with introversion. “Loner.” “Isolation.” “Socially Inept.” How unfortunate. An introverted personality lends itself to some of the…
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Apparently we can learn a lot from the great Charles Schulz. The renowned Peanuts comic strip author certainly has a lot to say about what really makes us all happy and what happiness truly means: The Meaning Of Happiness From The Mind Of Charles Schulz “Happiness is a warm puppy.” More than just a cuddly…
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Yes, I’m still eating kale – but cutting back as of late. I’m feeling the need to eat more seasonally. I’m finding myself more in the mood for homegrown tomatoes, crispy green beans, and the ever present zucchini of summer. After devouring my plate of fresh produce from the farm stand last night, I came…
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Sometimes I’m baffled by science in America and headlines that read, “Research Shows…” Really, they had to do a study and spend money on research to draw that conclusion? “Research Shows Banging Your Head Against the Wall May Cause Headache.” I wonder how many thousands of dollars were wasted on that one. Besides the fact…
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If Oprah says it, then it MUST be true! The same holds true for Dr. Oz in our society, right? (Imagine me rolling my eyes here…). Actually, did you see that Nell Stephenson of The Paleoista was featured on Dr. Oz last month? Woohoo! Way to go Nell! I recently read that Oprah keeps a…
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I am borrowing this week’s Awesome Ending Fridays post not because I didn’t have any items of awesomeness of my own to share this week, but because I found these 11 Little Victories to Celebrate so incredibly awesome that I couldn’t resist sharing. Someone understands! Why? So whether it’s a free morning coffee from your…
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This month a friend convinced me to challenge myself to yoga. Typically I’m not a fan of the practice, for a variety of very personal reasons. However, I’m working very, very hard to try new things, participate in more “play dates,” and challenge myself in different ways. I enrolled in an unlimited 30 day program…
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Live Better. Live Longer. This actually used to be the tagline for one of my businesses. It’s not simply about just living “better,” whatever that may mean to each person. Nor is it only about living longer. The two must be present in tandem. A better, longer life. Living better does mean a variety of…
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