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Grieving Moms at the Holidays
Some of us are having complicated feelings during all the hustle and bustle of the holidays. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, Los Posadas, Winter Solstice, Yule, Christmastide or Soyal, we hope you find comfort in this writing of a grieving mother....
Grief, Love, and Forgiveness: Navigating Your Path to Healing
Out of all the stages of forgiveness, grief (in my opinion!) is the hardest. Sigh. Lots of experts, academics and thought leaders have different stages for forgiveness. Here are the ones we use at Project Forgive: Stage 1 Shock Stage 2 Anger Stage 3 Grief Stage 4...
Grandkids’ Giggle-Worthy Moments: The Cutest and Funniest Quotes
In the delightful world of being a grandparent, few things bring as much joy as the adorable and often hilarious perceptions of our grandchildren. From innocent observations to unexpected one-liners, their words never fail to bring smiles to our faces and warmth to...
Breaking the Myth: A Guide To Putting Yourself First
You hear it all the time on an airplane: "Put your mask on first before you assist others." Now, it's great in theory, but do you really, honestly do this in actual life? Put yourself first, I mean. Every time you put yourself first, you risk being judged as selfish....
Owning Up: The Wisdom of Admitting Fault and Seeking Forgiveness
How many times have you been flat-out wrong? Here’s a great example: A young couple moved into a new neighborhood. The next morning while they were eating breakfast, the young woman saw her neighbor hanging the washing outside. "That laundry is not very clean; she...
Embracing That Your Breathing and Your Emotions Are Linked
Research consistently shows that our brains connect different emotions with different breathing patterns. Deep breathing can even trick your brain into different emotions that soothe stress. When you are happy, your breathing is regular and steady. When under stress...
Finding Bliss: Cultivating Joy Transcends Your Body Image and Redefines Happiness
Is there an actual a link between happiness and your waistline? Well, not really. There could be momentary moments of satisfaction but it seems short-lived. It's seems your better bet is to improve your happiness and joy beyond your physical appearance. If you’ve...
Embracing Getting Older: Finding Joy and Freedom in Your Golden Years
Getting older is a mixed bag. It isn't just about gray hair and wrinkles - it's also about embracing newfound freedoms and new joys to pursue. This writing will warm your heart and tickle your funny bone. Enjoy. “I have everything that I wanted as a teenager,...
Loving Yourself: Embracing Gratitude for Your Sacred & Beautiful Body
We're constantly swamped with messages about physical beauty and perfect bodies. However, amidst the unrealistic social standards, it's crucial to remember that your body is your temple, your haven, the vessel that brings you joy, comfort, protection and adventure....
Beyond the Bin: Exploring Recycling’s Obvious and Hidden Tips
I cringe every time I leave a store and see myself and other shoppers with carts full of items in plastic containers and plastic bags. You, too? The latest research shows about 35% of us recycle. Add in the fact that about 17% of what we put in the recycling bin...