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Coping with the Loss of a Beloved Pet
Emotions can be difficult sometimes. We put our 20 year old cat to sleep the other day. It was time, but it was one of the hardest decisions I’ve made so far in my life. For 20 years (two lifetimes, as my Dad calls it), she’s been a daily part of our lives. She was…
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The Power of Forgiveness: Letting Go of Grudges
You’ve probably heard it said, “Holding on to anger is like grabbing a hot coal to throw it at someone else, but you’re the one who gets burned.” (Paraphrasing a quote attributed to Buddha.) Life is hard enough without holding on to grudges. We free ourselves when we let go and let God. When we…
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The Power of New Beginnings: Create the Life You Love
AH Spring! It’s finally here: The sunshine, the beautiful flowers, and trees with those brand new lime green leaves. Yes! It feels good being in nature working in the flowerbeds, planting gardens, and mowing the lawn. It’s enjoyable watching your children, (in my case — grandchildren), play in the yard. What a wonderful feeling and…
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Labels and Judgement
I saw a Facebook post the other day, where somebody expressed their anger or frustration towards labels. Have you ever judged something or someone, only to find yourself doing the thing you were judging? I know I’m not the only one. It’s ironic that we do such things. I’ve often wondered if it was a…
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Finding Joy in Aging: The Power of Doing What You Love
I talked to my Dad on the phone a few weeks ago. I told him I was finally feeling my age. Before, I’d been feeling like I was in my late twenties, early thirties. I asked him if he had experienced a similar event in his fifties. I thought maybe my body had gone through…
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From Isolation to Connection: Breaking Free from Narcissists
I had an epiphany over Easter weekend that shocked me. I’m just going to say it. I’ve been around narcissists most of my life. I’m not looking for empathy, for two reasons. One, I’m okay with it because It’s made me who I am. My personal dealings with this personality is simply the journey that…
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Harnessing Emotions for Personal Growth
I had a lot of feelings growing up. I listened to the same love songs over and over again. I used to drive my sister crazy, I think. When I was 9 or 10 years old, the song I loved most was “Reunited” by Peaches and Herb. I don’t know why. I had all these…
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The Hero’s Journey
Is God punishing us? Are we weak, insignificant and powerless? Maybe you want to do the right thing. You want to be patient and kind. You want to love others; only to find yourself pushing others away to keep from being hurt again. You want to understand — why? Why can’t people just live and…
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Not Everyone Wants to Play Nice In the Sandbox
I am reminded often of the effects of dealing with people who want to control and manipulate others. The more dangerous ones have mastered their techniques and can fool the most vigilant people who’ve already been affected by this personality type. I feel it’s important to include this message in this blog, because you can…
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Losing Someone or Something
I’m sorry if you’ve just lost something – like a job, or worse. Maybe you’ve recently lost someone. We lose people for various reasons. It could be through irreconcilable differences, distance, or even death. The pain of losing someone or something can feel excruciating. Loss is something we all must face in this lifetime —…
Lost and Finding Joy 