Welcome back for part 2 of my 3-part series. Last time we met I introduced you to my dream. Let’s see what happens next. My dream shattered on a hot summer day in August of 1990. It was Wednesday the 8th, shortly after 8:00 p.m. The tragic events crashed down on me with brutal force […]
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In this three-part series, I’ll share with you a true story, my very own journey to self-care. It’s my hope that you’ll glean from it and find comfort and guidance for your own path along life’s journey. I grew up in Germany and was raised in a strict, catholic home at a time when spanking
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Welcome to part 2 of my series about the nutritional value of nuts. Last week we learned about walnuts, cashews, and almonds. Today, we’ll explore my all-time faves. Let’s dig in! Let\’s start with a nut that many people forget or may not recognize, the Hazelnut or Filbert. They can be purchased with or without
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The leading cause of disappointment and suffering is unrealistic expectations. We impose them on ourselves and others. This one simple rule will dramatically reduce disappointment levels in your life and help you manage expectations of yourself and others. Unachievable expectations We have a plethora of common limiting beliefs in our society from believing we’re not
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Over 30 years ago, Dr. Shad Helmstetter published his book, “What to Say When You Talk to Yourself.” Since then, people everywhere have become aware of “self-talk,” which describes the process in which we all engage, of having an internal dialogue with ourselves regarding what is happening in our lives. Usually, and unless we become
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Making Time for an Internal Spring-Cleaning Spring is almost here, which means beginning our spring-cleaning rituals. A lot of us though, thanks to spending most of our time at home these days, have been spring-cleaning all year long. But what about the inside? When was the last time you cleaned out your well-being closet? We
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“Depression Peach Cobbler” is what she called it. She made and delivered it to a dozen neighbors all up and down the street after four months of pandemic sheltering. It was one of my 14-year-old granddaughter’s acts of random kindness during the summer of 2020. It actually was a depression era recipe my granddaughter and
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7 Of The Most Nutrient-Rich Nuts Nuts are some of the most nutrient-dense foods. They have amazing health benefits and are simply yummy! Join me in this 3-part series where we’ll explore seven of the most popular, healthy, and healing nuts. Nuts come in all shapes and sizes Nuts come in all sizes and several
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Arthritis in The U.S. For adults and children living with arthritis, aquatic exercise programs offer targeted components to help reduce joint pain and stiffness, and maintain or improve joint mobility, muscle strength, and functional ability. In the U.S., more than 100 types of arthritis autoimmune diseases affecting over 54,000,000 adults. The two most common are
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Welcome to February, the month named after the Latin word februum, which means purification, and the one most recognized for Valentine’s Day; a day we often share affections of love with others. The history of Valentine’s Day, St. Valentine, and the circumstances that surround the naming of February 14th as a day of romance are
