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I believe in the power of sunny days, warm breezes, and the smell of fresh cut grass.

54 Things I Believe

June 18, 2012

I believe in the power of sunny days, warm breezes and the smell of fresh cut grass.
I believe in playing a goofy song really loud to brighten my mood.
I believe that vodka is a good thing. A very good thing. Continue reading →

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What other people think of you is none of your business. Paulo Coelho

50 Shades of Frustration, Root Cause Analysis and My Insecurities

June 5, 2012

A friend gave me a stinging slap on my ass on Friday.
And I liked it.
No, not in a 50 Shades of Grey way.
…but I still liked it. Continue reading →

Posted in Fear, Self Awareness and Personal Growth, Success and Failure | Replies: 5
Feelings are everywhere -- be gentle. J Masai

One Thing You Can Do to Diffuse Your Difficult Feelings

May 25, 2012

Do you get that tight clenchy feeling at the base of your ribs in a new situation? Or maybe you get that lead ball in the pit of your stomach when you are afraid. Is the feeling accompanied by rational … Continue reading →

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The first step toward change is awareness. The second step is acceptance. Nathaniel Branden

When Things Suck We’ve Gotta’ Learn to Accept It

May 10, 2012

When things aren’t going your way or just plain suck, do you know what the most important thing to do is? Continue reading →

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A compliment is verbal sunshine

Why Is It So Hard To Accept a Compliment?

April 24, 2012

When someone says, “I like your shirt,” why do we automatically say, “This old thing? I found it behind a dumpster . . .” even if we spent half an hour deciding exactly what to wear. Continue reading →

Posted in Day to Day Living, Self Awareness and Personal Growth | Replies: 2
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A Very Inspired Blogger Award? Oh My!

April 23, 2012

Yesterday Krissy, who writes at MySoulfulHealing.com, nominated me for a Very Inspiring Blogger Award. This award is bestowed by bloggers who want to share the love by recognizing other blogs that inspire them. How cool is that? Continue reading →

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Purpose of our life is to seek happiness

Lazy Asses, Crazy Spiritual People and the Rest of Us

April 14, 2012

According to comedian Kyle Cease, There aren’t enough spiritual teachers for “the average person watching Nickleback videos,” and I totally agree. Continue reading →

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How to Be Happier By Taking a Pass On Judgement

April 3, 2012

Many of our judgements make us unhappy, they close new paths before we have a chance to explore them, and they hinder our relationships with others. Continue reading →

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The Easiest Way to Stay Grounded: Gratitude Lists

March 23, 2012

It’s amazing how taking a few minutes to be grateful for the people, things and world around you strengthens you. Recognizing the goodness you are surrounded with takes you out of your head and into the moment. It puts things in perspective. It’s powerful. Continue reading →

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Passion Is a Dirty Word

March 13, 2012

Passion is a big word. Meriam-Wester defines passion as an “intense, driving, or overmastering feeling or conviction; a strong liking or desire for or devotion to some activity, object, or concept; an object of desire or deep interest.” Continue reading →

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