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5 Writing Exercises to Help Heal Pain
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Writing has always been a part of my life in some form. From poems, plays and journaling to my writing about how sad and sick I was when I was ill. I would write about how much pain I was in, how upset I was that I could not do the things I […]
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Patience is a Virtue
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Patience comes in many forms. Patience as you wait in line or are stuck in traffic, patience when your computer or another item doesn’t quite “work” the way you need it to, patience when you feel you are not being understood by someone else, patience with your children, patience when you are waiting for […]
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Recognizing the Power of Our Words
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Words can cause so much pain and distress to ourselves and others. For a change, I will not be talking about “Self Talk” which is one of my favorite topics. Today I would love if you would watch this inspiring video of an exercise high school students went through run by the Challenge […]
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Appreciate EVERY Moment NOT Just the GOOD ONES
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I will begin with a poem by Rumi called “The Guest House”:
This being human is a guesthouseevery morning a new arrivala joy, a depression, a meannesssome momentary awarenesscomes as an unexpected visitor.
Welcome and entertain them all!Even if they’re a crowd of sorrowswho violently sweep your houseempty of its furniture.Still treat each guest honorablyhe may be […]
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The Alchemist — Happy 20th Anniversary of a Monumental Book Paulo Coelho
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The book, “The Alchemist” came to me in a very synchronistic way. Since becoming involved in the blogosphere last August I have had the name Paulo Coelho and “The Alchemist” mentioned no fewer than 20 times. I overheard the book being talked about in conversations on the street and in my daughter’s nursery school, […]
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5 Steps for “Letting Go” and Moving Forward
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Yes, I have said it repeatedly — I grew up wanting everything PERFECT and have been a “recovering perfectionist” now for quite some time. Intelligently I know there is no such thing as perfect and at the same time I have learned “everything is as it should be” — so doesn’t that mean every […]
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Heal Yourself by Helping Others
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Let’s face it — everyone can use some help in something in our lives whether we ask for it or not. My history is being a person that has a very difficult time asking for help but one that loves to help others. To be healthy I believe you need to be able do […]
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Nature Heals You — 10 Ways to Enjoy it
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Growing up in Manhattan in New York City I realized the power of getting outside with nature. Central Park, Carl Schurz Park (where Gracie Mansion is and the Mayor of NYC usually resides) and even the garden on the roof of my 5 story walk up apartment building were my getaways. After visiting […]
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Jill Bolte Taylor — Stroke of Insight — A Brain Researcher who had a stroke and studied it as it happened — A Must see TED talk
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When Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor, neuroanatomist (brain researcher) realized she was having a stroke she decided to study the experience. Her talk at the TED conference brings to light the difference between the right and left brain hemispheres and also has surprising correlations with consciousness and ego. She watched and was aware as […]
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5 Steps for Embracing Change
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If you read my last post, “An Interview, Superwoman and Life Changes” you know that my life will be going through some major changes in the next 6 months. (Hence my only posting once a week now on Thursdays until September). While my immediate reaction to my husband living 5 hours away all […]
