As we celebrate Independence Day here in the United States, I find my thoughts once again dwelling on the concepts of freedom and independence. And through a series of connections, I came to this: Debbie Ford’s powerful Vow of Independence. “When you have emotional independence, you want for nothing because you have everything.” – Debbie [...]
Life Lessons I’ve Learned From My Mother
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Be Kind. Don’t waste and don’t litter. Re-purpose everything. Give whenever and whereever you can. Classics are timeless. Manners never go out of style. We may not like it, but appearances do matter. Be Gentle. Make time to create. Master written communication. Cooperate and collaborate. Read everything. Ask questions and search for answers. Form [...]
A Surprise Discovery – Wisdom for a Lifetime in “Conversations with God”
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Every now and then I discover a book that immediately captures my attention. Not since I haphazardly picked up “Facing Co-Dependence” by Pia Melody 5 years ago this month, have I felt so certain I was intended to find a book. “Conversations with God” has profoundly altered my mindset. Finally my nagging questions about why [...]
How to Find a Life Ring When You’re Wallowing in the Muck of Stuck
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I know the feeling…everything’s going along just fine, until something happens to derail you – WHAM! And then you’re smack in the middle of the Muck of Stuck!
Inspirations from Nature & Springtime Creative Musings
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Spring is in the air! Even here in South Florida, we’re inspired by that sense of renewal and re-birth that comes with Spring equinox. Migrating birds flutter through my yard, and despite the early dry heat this year, tiny flowers are blooming. The grass, dormant for most of the winter, is starting to grow again, [...]
