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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...
Finding Harmony: How Self-Care, Joy, and Forgiveness Work Together
It's funny, it's taken me a long time to grasp that self-care, making joy a habit (despite all the stuff going on in the world) and Forgiveness, kind of all go together. When you're struggling with something (ie. low-pay, caregiving, a crappy boss, rude relatives, a...
Boosting Confidence: 44 Positive Messages to Empower Your Child or Grandchild
We all know that positive messages and communication impact our children's future success. Encouraging words can help your child thrive, period. Research consistently points to the impact of your words, especially meaningful communication that's geared toward internal...
Guiding Our Sons and Grandsons: Timeless Lessons For Raising Magnificent Men
From the earliest moments of childhood to the milestones of adulthood, the influence of parental guidance leaves an indelible mark on the hearts and minds of our young boys and men. Parents and grandparents have a profound impact on their sons and grandsons. Here are...
Counting Your Blessings: Embracing the Blessings We Hold Dear
As we read the news and watch the chaos unfolding before our eyes, there exists a profound simplicity—a quiet whisper reminding us of the countless blessings that grace our lives each day. From the warmth of a morning sunrise to the embrace of loved ones, these...