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Touchstones & Worry Dolls

Touchstones & Worry Dolls

When you think of a "touchstone," it's usually a person with whom you can share your deepest desires, hopes, fears, frustrations, and dreams. This is your "go-to" cheerleader/accountability partner. But what if you don't have someone in that role?...

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Prescription for Good Health

Prescription for Good Health

It's affordable and easy to access. Some of you (I hope several, but if not, you're in for a treat!) might remember the Carol Burnett Show. https://youtu.be/qspcQr-Y9_U This was one of my mother's favorite sketch comedy shows along with Laugh-In....

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LOL! Ha, ha, ha!

LOL! Ha, ha, ha!

What made you laugh today? https://youtu.be/sShMA85pv8M Credit: Swancourt via YouTube: Abbott and Costello When you're struggling with a problem, one of the best things you can do is find something to laugh about. Intuitively, we know this is true....

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Push Past Lazy

Push Past Lazy

Laziness is nothing more than the habit of resting before you get tired. Jules Renard It's probably accurate to say that many of us have moments of laziness. Sometimes it's because we've worked long hours, and still need to help children with...

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We’re All Time Travelers

We’re All Time Travelers

You always have two choices: your commitment versus your fear.Sammy Davis, Jr. You're standing in front of this door. Behind you are all of the places you've traveled, the people you've met, and the choices that have landed you here. Photo credit:...

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Go the Distance

Challenges, especially of the larger variety help us build resilience. In the spirit of helping you (and me, I'm not going to lie) do that, I've created four challenges for you to try. I've done each one, and have already started a new one --...

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Make a Decision

Make a Decision

As a child my family's menu consisted of two choices: take it or leave it.Buddy Hackett Here's the golden ticket from my perspective: Life comes down to a series of choices, some seemingly insignificant, but do we really ever know which ones? Take...

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