Pinterest: How I Enjoy My Boards

April 24, 2014

When I first discovered Pinterest, seeing so many gorgeous photos on the site’s home page intrigued me. I set up a few boards that I named Gardens, Trees, Home Ideas, and MoonScaping. Playing on Pinterest in this way reminded me of a favorite activity – collaging! So much fun! Sharing my Pinterest journey with our readers is […]

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6 Ways to Find Your Courage

April 21, 2014

“Fear is a choice.” – Will Smith (from After Earth) Do you find you’re held back from your passions, dreams, or desires for unexplained reasons? Have you ever had the urge to start something but ended up shying away out of fear? Without courage we often experience fear which restricts us. Before you lose out […]

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Your Mother’s Day Messages Are Invited

April 17, 2014

You are  warmly invited to submit your Mom greetings or memories for a special post that will be published the Thursday before Mother’s Day. A photo is also welcomed. (Please see easy sending details, below.) As Mother’s Day approaches, many may be reflecting on treasured memories of mothers, grandmothers, aunts, step-moms, and others who have nurtured us. Some of us may not have a […]

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Mindfulness: Live More Mindfully

April 14, 2014

Are you mindful, or is your mind full? Mindfulness is a practice that is being embraced across the globe. Many business people, work-at-home parents, and the everyday busy man are learning to embrace mindful living and put the practice in place in their busy lives. And you can too. How to Live More Mindfully: Even […]

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Remembrance Gathering: Memorial Service for My Mother

April 10, 2014

Recently, I had a precious experience of attending a group telephone call a friend hosted to talk about ideas for her own memorial service. She shared her thoughts and welcomed input from her guests. I held the sweetness of the conversation in my heart during the hours and days following the call. Memories surfaced from the time […]

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Actions Speak Louder Than Words

April 7, 2014

You’ve probably heard this quote before, you may have even been the one saying it, but what does “actions speak louder than words” really mean? According to the online Cambridge dictionary, the English definition of “actions speak louder than words” is: what you do is more important than what you say, because the things you […]

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Sock Puppets of the Mind: How to Change Self-Criticism to Self-Compassion

April 3, 2014

Recognizing Self-Criticism Who is your most persistent critic? Many of us might say, “I am,” in answer to the question. Any thought I have about myself that has a negative slant to it I see as a form of self-criticism. I’ll share some examples. Some are in first person. “Oh, no, I have an old lady’s […]

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How to Feel More Positive

March 31, 2014

Life can be a rocky road. At times you may feel as if nothing is going your way. You may find it hard to remain optimistic and even uplifting music hardly makes a dent to your foul mood. We’ve all experienced negativity in our life at one point or another, and hardships are just part […]

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Four Reasons to Start Blogging

March 24, 2014

Writing is a great outlet, as mentioned in Benefits of Writing Daily. It encourages you to relax, keeps your mind sharp, and allows you to express yourself, among many other benefits. What is one of the best ways to write daily? By starting a blog! Still on the fence about blogging, here are four other […]

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How to Increase Self-Compassion in 2 Steps

March 20, 2014

Today I am sharing another lesson in compassion. 1st Step Recall an earlier time in your life when something difficult was happening. You may have felt emotionally uncomfortable for a short or a long time. It might have been a single experience or a challenging period of time. Invite yourself to feel compassion toward the younger you who […]

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