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The Girls From Brookwood
When inspiration strikes, honor it. I wrote that sentence in a blog a while back, and I needed to remind myself today that it’s OK to take breaks. I was…
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Confirmations
Lately, I’ve been getting confirmations that I am moving in the right direction in writing this book. Last night, for example, I turned on the TV. I haven’t watched TV…
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Birthday Bliss!
Today is my 30th Birthday, and I feel good. That, in itself, is a huge accomplishment. As mentioned in my previous blog, July 22 has not always been a day…
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11 Years
Today is the anniversary of Brad’s death. I am always emotional on July 20. I woke up feeling sad. It’s been 11 years, which seems surreal. I sometimes worry that…
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Turning the Page
When one chapter closes, take a deep breath and sit with it for a moment but do not dwell. Accept what is, and then turn the page. We don’t choose…
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Here and Now
To be happy, one must acknowledge things for the way they are at any given moment in time. We must make a conscious effort to seek acceptance. It may not…
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Hoop Path Retreat Reflections Part 2
After work on Wednesday, I drove home to find Cassandra and “Big Momma” (her jeep) waiting for me at my house. We went to grab some Thai food and made…
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Hoop Path Retreat Reflections Part 1
Light. Bliss. Acceptance. Positive Transformation. Meditation. Gratitude. Happiness. Calm. Silence. Beauty. Talent. Music. Hugs. Flow. Appreciation. Amazement. Tears. Fire. Warmth. Comfort. Community. Introspection. Self-Love. Smiles. Patience. Sharing. PE*A*CE. These are…
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Research Blues
Conducting research for my book is necessary, in order to substantiate my points of view and gather needed statistics. Last night, as I scanned the Internet for the number of…
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Diving into Darkness
“Some of the brightest lights come out of the darkest nights.”– Ricky Roberts III It’s amazing how people come into your life at just the right moment. The quote above…