Trading Ordinary for Extraordinary
The older I get, the more I realize the truth of the statement that life is short. It makes me thankful I have learned to be purposeful about how I live my…
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6 Reasons to Love the Magic of Mornings
Early mornings. There is just something about them. They are magical. To set the record straight, I have always been a night owl. Never have I considered myself a rise and shine,…
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Guilty Relaxation
In August of 2015, Princess Cruises released the results of a survey they conducted. The survey revealed that over half (54%) of Americans spend their days off dealing with personal obligations such…
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Learning to Live Wild
When I was 36 I found myself back in college. It was the beginning of what ended up being six years of college. It was such a new thing for me that…
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Facing Your New Year’s Dragons
Every story has its dragons, and probably every year of life. Dragons should be faced with courage not whimpering, because dragons eat “milquetoast types” for breakfast. However, even a brave hobbit has…
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Holiday Traditions: Through Loss and Change
Christmas! It is my favorite time of year. When Christmas comes to mind, so do all the traditions that come along with it. Some of them are old that stem from my…
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Chocolate Chip Cookies and CNN – How to Cope With Tragic World Events
September 11, 2001. I was sitting in the doctor’s office waiting for my name to be called. There was a TV hanging high from the ceiling in the corner of the waiting…
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Learning to Embrace and Celebrate Winter – Is it Possible?
Children growing up in Minnesota normally define winter in terms of activities such as sledding, skating, skiing, and all the other beloved winter sports. They would also define it as cold! As…
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No More Queen Bee Syndrome: Women Empowering Women
“I’ve always believed that one woman’s success can only help another woman’s success.” – Gloria Vanderbilt For most of us, it is hard to understand why women would not be supportive of…
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A Guide to Understanding the Highly Sensitive Person
“Don’t take things so personally. You are too sensitive.” Is this something you hear from others frequently? If so, chances are you a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) and just so you know,…
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