Tag Archives: stress

Worst Christmas Became Most Memorable Christmas

Posted on December 19, 2011 by

Heartwarming Christmas story. Continue reading →

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Healing The Next Generation

Posted on September 7, 2011 by

The science of epigenetics shows that the choices we make today can resonate in the minds and bodies of our great grandchildren Continue reading →

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Healing Power of a Good Snort

Posted on May 18, 2011 by

No one is upbeat all the time. Well, there are a few people but clearly they aren’t paying much attention to what’s going on around them. And admit it, none of us like their ridiculously peppy good cheer. Even the most dedicated optimist falls into a pit of despair occasionally. BUT, I’ve discovered a cure for this common malaise.
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Grateful For The Dark Stuff Too

Posted on April 11, 2011 by

A life lived fully means embracing your mistakes, doubts, and crises. Continue reading →

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Letting Beauty Go

Posted on October 29, 2010 by

“Best not get attached to Beauty,” I was warned by people older and wiser. Continue reading →

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When Girls Think Their Looks Mean Everything

Posted on October 13, 2010 by

Girls can stay strong and wholly themselves, not letting their looks define them. Continue reading →

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What To Expect From A Load of Crap

Posted on September 17, 2010 by

Taking charge of our own attitudes. Continue reading →

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Going to Hope in a Handbasket

Posted on January 4, 2010 by

“Not only is another world possible, she is on her way. On a quiet day, I can hear her breathing.”             Arundhati Roy * * * Fear sells. Blood and guts sell even better. What really … Continue reading →

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Crazy Busy

Posted on December 2, 2009 by

Who isn’t busy all the time? But around the holidays we’re crazy busy. At least women are, and those lights in our lives we call children make the pace even more frantic. Sure we make all sorts of efforts to … Continue reading →

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