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Are You Stressing About Stress?
How much stress do you have? We are in the thick of a very stressful time, in an already incredibly stressful year. It’s Christmas time! We’re shopping, trying to find the perfect gift, stressing that it is enough. The stores are busy, people are grumpy, retail staff are exhausted. We’re bumping elbows in the aisles,…
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Acknowledging the Good
There is always something to be grateful for.. Seems simple..right? I know first hand what it feels like to forget what you’re grateful for. Some days it’s hard to see through what’s going wrong, and see all the things that are going right.But gratitude is the quickest way to turn around a thought. A mood.…
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Smiling Through Our Masks
I don’t think this quote was actually meant for this pandemic or COVID. I think it has a deeper meaning to it. But we can appreciate it for both reasons. I’ve got to say, I really feel this.I try not to go out too much these days. When I do, it’s just to the grocery…
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Victim or Victor?
Alright, so we know life is going to challenge us. We know we are going to be faced with obstacles, and we will have to deal with problems.That’s a given.But what do we do when they come?Do we rise to the challenge or do we fall?Do we face it head on or do we run…
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Relationships can be hard
Relationships can be hard… I spent a lot of time convincing myself why the relationship I was in, was what I wanted. Why I should try harder… Why I should stay.Relationships have a way of making you think something is wrong with you. I think women especially, have a tendency to think that way. We…
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Do You Believe in Karma?
Ahhh.. Karma.. What goes around, comes around… You never win playing dirty.. And of course, the famous declaration of Karma is a bitch…right? I have a love/hate relationship with the use of the word karma. I find it hilarious actually, that the ones that hide behind the stance of karma is a bitch, are usually…
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Time Decides Who You Meet in Your Life
Time decides who you meet in your life, Your heart decides who you want in your life, Your behavior decides who stays in your life. ~Ziad K. Abdelnour Time.. There are certain people you meet at certain times or stages in your life. People you need in that moment. People that support you. People that…
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Committed to Crazy
Oh my God! Isn’t that the truth? When I first saw this quote, I just had to laugh….Hard!We all know that someone or maybe several someones that just make you shake your head and say…Really??! But they’re really committed to it, so it’s like, Wow! At least they’re really good at something!To understand someone’s mind…
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Fear or Fearless?
Whaaa-t?!?I have known this concept. I have heard this concept. There are many teachings about this concept.And I think the simplicity of that statement is understood on some level.But…I have had a really hard time truly understanding this concept.If that were true…I would be a sky diving, bungee jumping, lunging from buildings, risk taking freak…
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Take the First Step
This is a very relatable quote in my life.I’m the type of person that needs to see the whole picture. I need to know the outcome of any given situation, before I can move forward.And, I must admit, even then, it’s still hard to move forward. Doubts, insecurities, and what if questions come flooding in.I want to…
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5 Ways to Feel More Grounded
This post may contain affiliate links and we may earn compensation when you click on the links at no additional cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases What Does it Mean to be Grounded? To some people growing up, the term being “grounded” means being in trouble. A consequence or…
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How I Keep My Guy Healthy
Since I have been home these last couple of months, I’ve been able to reprioritize my life. I’ve been doing more beneficial things for myself, such as: Self Care Practices Creating soothing and comforting spaces in and around my home Writing more Eating and expanding my healthy food choices to keep David’s and my immune…
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How Will I Ever Go Back?
I know we have all had to adjust our lives some. Finding our new normal, when we were suddenly hit with change and uncertainty. All of a sudden the world was shutting down and we were overwhelmed with fear and questioning our very survival. Though we were all affected by the same pandemic, our experience…
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When Fear Raises Its Ugly Head
Why is it, when things are going well… When everything you’ve always wanted is standing right in front of you… When your wishes and dreams can come true… That is when fear decides to raise its ugly head. Is it because all of those things remove you from your reality as you know it? Whether your…
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Being Vulnerable Part II
Being Vulnerable Part II, ….and in Health {Read Part I In sickness…here} Another aspect of vulnerability I am challenged with is in relationships. I am a very capable woman, and I like that about me. But it is a blessing and a curse. I like that I can take care of myself, that I can…