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The Whisper of “What”
Poem inspired by Camping Week-end in Borrego Springs (Blair Valley) My soul craves stillness and quiet. It is here that life whispers, “what.” I long to be clear about my life’s path Whilst I release old baggage and … Continue reading
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Posted in Health, Inspirational, nature, poem, self care, well-being, women's issues
Tagged Blair Valley, Borrego Springs, Desert Camping, go within, life path, stillness
Deepening Connection through Appreciation
What if you could learn to appreciate your partner in the way he/she desires? What would this mean for your relationship? You can show how much you value your partner by finding out how he/she would most like to receive … Continue reading
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Posted in communication, family issues, Relationship with Significant Other, well-being, women's issues
Tagged appreciation, auditory, connection, deepen connection with significant other, Jack Canfield, kinesthetic, learning styles, show appreciation for significant other, The Success Principles, visual
Creating a “Basket of Ritual Practices” for a Mindful Presence
With endless in-boxes including email to attend to and a growing number of communities to respond to (e.g. Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter, etc.), how does one keep it all straight? When we add on our personal lives (doctor’s appointments, social planning, … Continue reading
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Posted in Health, Inspirational, personal development, Rituals, self care, Spiritual Growth, well-being, women's issues
Tagged Angel Cards, awareness, Draw, journal, meditation, mindful, Mindfulness, positive literature, prayer, presence, respond, responsibility, Ritual Practices, Rituals, stretching, yoga, Yoga Deck
Give up the New Year’s Resolutions – Make Tiny Changes Instead
According to a January 2, 2011 article in The Boston Globe researchers are finally acknowledging that there is about an 80% failure rate with our New Year’s resolutions. “These resolutions aren’t just useless but they’re potentially damaging since you feel … Continue reading
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Posted in family issues, Fitness, Health, Inspirational, New Years Intentions, personal development, professional development, Relationship with Significant Other, self care, well-being, women's issues
Tagged confidence, connection, exercise, fitness, focus, Health, healthy relationships, meaningful relationships, move forward, multi-tasking, new year's intentions, new year's resolutions, Sleep, tiny changes
Getting off the “High School Track” and Moving Forward
Do you ever feel as if you’re running around a “high school track”? Round and round, looking busy, moving yet getting nowhere, and feeling exhausted. With our revved up lives and endless responsibilities, it is no wonder we feel this … Continue reading
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Posted in Health, Inspirational, New Years Intentions, personal development, professional development, self care, Time Management, vocation, well-being, women's issues
Tagged "peace of mind", "working at home", decluttering, distractions, email, energy, focus, habits, move forward, productivity, social media, time management
Staying on Course
Mountain Biking can be a great teacher about staying on course. I’ve learned that when the path is rocky it requires more focus and concentration. When it is smooth I can move a bit faster while appreciating the calm. Sometimes … Continue reading
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Posted in Fitness, Health, Inspirational, New Years Intentions, personal development, personal essay, self care, Spiritual Growth, Sports, well-being, women's issues
Tagged alert, awareness, challenge, change, concentration, energy, focus, intentions, mountain biking, nature, new course, panic, prepared, slowing down, Trust, unfamiliar
7 Healthy Holiday Party Tips
1) Do not show up at a party hungry. Eat something light and healthy beforehand so you do not overindulge. 2) Use a small plate for your hors d’ oeuvres. Eat smaller portions. Do not nibble indiscriminately. Always use a plate. 3) … Continue reading
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Posted in Health, self care, well-being, women's issues
Tagged Healthy Choices, healthy eating, holiday parties, self care
Face Our Fears and the Sharks Become Minnows
Sometimes life asks us to go deeper so we can experience a whole new world. We may refuse to, yet life will continue to nudge us along. If we fully participate in what life presents us, this boldness can empower … Continue reading
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Posted in Inspirational, Overcoming Fear, personal development, personal essay, self care, Spiritual Growth, well-being, women's issues
Tagged Cancun, challenge, Courage, diving, facing fears, fear of swimming, fear of water, Mexico, overcoming fear, possibility, Riviera Maya, scuba diving
Thrive during the Holidays
As much as we may enjoy gathering with our family and/or friends for the Thanksgiving holidays, it can certainly increase our stress levels. There is the house to clean, a lot of food to prepare, and potentially guests staying over “under … Continue reading