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Self-Awareness

Take a moment right now to do a short self-assessment.   What emotion are you feeling right now?  Does it feel more like anger or annoyance?  Fear, worry, or apprehension?  Sadness or despair?  Happiness, appreciation, or love?  What thoughts and perceptions … Continue reading →

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Upgrade Your Everyday Items

Try and make the everyday items you use as beautiful as possible. For example, choose a wood cutting board over a plastic one, a copper pot versus a non-stick one, a beautifully colored tea kettle in lieu of standard silver. These … Continue reading →

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Pound of Wine

I eat pretty healthy, but love wine. I’d probably be 5 to 10 pounds lighter if I didn’t drink wine! – Maia Parish 

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Thank You

I read something many years ago to make a thank you list for your parents of every memory that you can recall that you want to thank them for. I made one for my dad and one for my mom. … Continue reading →

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Let it Flow

“When I was younger, I would sometimes write things before they were ready and there was nothing I could do with those things; they were green. [Now] I practice meditation. I believe that what I need to come into me … Continue reading →

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