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Being Gentle With Your Mother
For those of us who are graced to still have our mothers here with us, there are moments when words escape us too quickly. We respond with sharp or harsh words that do not foster the closeness we crave with our moms. Half the time, your mom’s choices probably puzzle...
I Owe Myself An Apology
When it comes to forgiving someone, the hardest one to forgive is ourselves. Research shows about 8% of us have the capacity to forgive ourselves at a high level. With that said, isn’t it time you gave yourself an authentic and heartfelt apology? Below is a gorgeous...
The Legacy of Juneteenth: Understanding Its History and Importance
Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19th, represents a pivotal moment in American history that symbolizes freedom and equality for all. When I did some research, I now understand the holiday’s history and significance. Juneteenth is a...
Healing Mother Wounds is a Generational Gift
Many of us are on a precious and sacred path of healing the wounds we received from our mothers. Whether we were abused, neglected or abandoned, we’ve accepted that it’s up to us now as adult empowered women, to carry healing and even forgiveness to our children and...
Fun and Fascinating Facts About the 4th of July
The 4th of July has a rich and colorful history. Enjoy these historical, often unknown and fun facts about the United States’ Independence Day. – When the Revolutionary War broke out in 1775, few colonists wanted independence from Great Britain. The revolutionists...
Being Single: The Journey of Letting Go, Healing, and Self-Discovery
Research shows that women are actually happier being single than men. That’s because being in a relationship is harder work for women with more responsibility and less freedom to choose what best fits our needs. We take care of partners, kids, household, bills,...
Discovering Your Authentic Truth: A Journey of Healing and Courage
Healing is hard work. It takes tenacity, vulnerability, and courage. Writer Amanda Fernandez beautifully captures the essence of her transformative journey, which will deeply resonate with many of us. Healing is a Courageous Journey of Self-Discovery “I resisted...
Forgiveness Inspiration from the Courageous Journey of Eagles
A deep betrayal is painful. It requires courage, tenacity and a willingness to break free from those binding, heavy and painful feelings. In many ways, the forgiveness process mirrors the majestic journey of eagles. As eagles age, their physical attributes undergo...
Truth Telling, Good Gossip Theory and Letting Go of Others’ Opinions
When you think gossip, you think mean and nasty, right. That’s not what the research shows at all. As a matter of fact, research shows that the mean nasty stuff is only about 5-7% of our gossip “talk.” We’re actually really good people. I would know this because I...
Cool, Fun & Fascinating Facts About Father’s Day
The origins and info about Father’s Day is fascinating! In honor of this exquisite holiday honoring all dads, here are the cool, fun and fascinating facts about why we celebrate the fathers in our life: – The label "dad," first appeared in English in the 1500s. Some...
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