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My desire is to share with you what I have learned in my life and what I am learning about now.
Perhaps my life, my experience and my thoughts will help you to live a better, happier, healthier, or in some way, more meaningful life.
Please visit here often and share your thoughts with me as I share mine with you.
Yoga, Crying, and Death
I miss my Dad. A few weeks ago, at the end of my Yoga class, in our relaxation pose, the sadness overwhelmed my body and I began to cry, silently, in the dark. I couldn’t stop it. It didn’t last long, and I knew that it was ok and that these things could happen in [...]
Three Words Have Rocked My World!
Three words from my mother have changed my world. I know she doesn’t realize it, and I am not sure I can even explain to my sisters the full impact that this has had on my life. I didn’t totally understand what I was feeling until I was listening to Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estes the [...]
It’s the little things that make us happy…Here are 15 ideas to get you started!
These are 15 simple actions you can take to make your personal world a happier place. It’s the little changes that can add up to big STUFF. 1. Tidy one drawer in your home. 2. Smile at everyone you see for one day. 3. At the end of the day, think of 5 things you [...]
Different Thinking, Different Living
What would it be like if you could suddenly wake up and all the damage you had done to your body was erased? You were suddenly fit and healthy and could start over. What would that look like? Let’s imagine…You would be a desirable weight and be able to walk, run and move easily. You [...]
The Secret to a Happy and Successful Family Life!
I first ran this blog in 2008 and updated it for a few publications over the past couple of years. I have recently been asked about it and decided to share it again. Running a happy, successful home can be compared to running a successful business. I do both. These are the ten key [...]
The Whack-a-Mole of Life
This is what I have determined. My life is a game of Whack-a-Mole. You know, the game where as the ball or mole pops up, you hit it with a little hammer and it goes down, only to have another one pop up, which you then take care of, and so on and so forth. [...]
Who wants their “love handles” held, anyway?
I am really annoyed about the love handle area. You know what that is… the area right around the waist and back that is so cutely called, love handles. I hate that name. Ok, maybe the problem is, I have them. I think, to be honest, that’s why I hate the name that has been [...]
“The Wabi-Sabi of Life” Guest Post by Laura Crooks
I read Laura’s lovely article and immediately asked her if I could post it on my blog. I know you will enjoy it as much as I did!—Diana Fletcher The Wabi-Sabi of Life I discovered a new word and I just love it: wabi-sabi (not wasabi as I first read it). I not only love [...]
So, You Want to be a Life Coach?
Years ago, my sister had a life coach. I was very curious about what they did together. Each week I would ask her what they had talked about and what the life coach had said. She would tell me, and I would say, “I could have told you that!” and we would laugh. This continued [...]
Are You Brave Enough to Live in the NOW?
It can be difficult to keep your mind in the present. It’s natural to think about the past and remember people and places you loved and fun or sadness you experienced. It’s understandable that you look ahead to the future for a few different reasons. It’s fun to look forward to upcoming events or you [...]
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