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Happiness – The Shape of Our Lives

August 31, 2016 by

    [Tweet "“Happiness doesn’t have a shelf life unless you put an expiration date on it.” – Debra Oakland"] We become accustomed to the shape of our lives, to the point it usually takes a challenge or something that 'seems' out of our control, to light a fire of conscious change … [Read more...]

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Lonely in a Crowded World

August 1, 2016 by

"And if I'm alone in bed, I will go to the window, look up at the sky, and feel certain that loneliness is a lie, because the Universe is there to keep me company." - Paulo Coelho Lonely in a crowded world? Loneliness is suffocating. Solitude is a blessing and enriches a creative life. As … [Read more...]

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Friendship is Kinship

June 30, 2016 by

“No person is your friend who demands your silence, or denies your right to grow.”  - Alice Walker As I began this post, I was thinking about the meaning of friendship and kinship. Friends come and go throughout our life. Some stay forever and others make a short pit stop on their way elsewhere. … [Read more...]

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10 Simple Tips on The Power of Focus

April 30, 2016 by

One of the things I focus on is staying true to myself and my message. I do this by using these 10 Simple Tips on The Power of Focus. If I remain on the safety of the shore too long, the inner need for creativity and expansion gets buried in the sand. Sticking your feet in the waters of life will … [Read more...]

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Love Is Bad-ass!

March 31, 2016 by

A simple question to ponder in any situation is, how would love respond? Why? Because love is bad-ass! Love is a many splendor-ed thing for REEL, just like in the movies. Unless your life is perfect, and I have a feeling all our lives could use a little tweaking, love would have the courage to say, … [Read more...]

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