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Who is Your Family?

“Family is like music, some high notes, some low notes, but always a beautiful song.” – Unknown   As long as I can remember, this time of year has always been a special season for me. Not because of the gifts or things being given to me, but because of the people around me. Not …

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Remembering What is Sacred in Your Life?

“Life must have its sacred moments and its holy places. We need the infinite, the limitless, the uttermost – all that can give the heart a deep and strenthening peace. – A. Powell Davies This weekend I was reminded of something I probably take for granted, seldom make time to reflect on or truly recognize the …

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Are You a Safe Place for Others?

“We are defined by our actions towards others. Not others’ actions towards us.” – Unknown  Like so many of you, I was stunned by the recent suicides of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain. Two people who seemed to have everything. Two people who have acquired wealth, national fame, notoriety and success. Two people who were manifested …

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Just Be the Best You!

“If you live for other people’s acceptance, you will die from their rejection.” – Unknown  Have you ever watched a younger person in a circle of their friends, like really got in-tuned to the dynamics of their conversation and observed them as they struggled to fit in, ascertain the “right” words to connect with their peers, …

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The Lessons That Change Our Lives

“Sometimes, you’re reminded of something you’ve heard before, but suddenly, you really ‘get it’. It changes you on the cellular level and begins to inform your thoughts, feelings and actions.” – Deb Purdy There are certain times in our lives when the internal struggles we face  become undeniably real. They permeate the very beat of …

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Stop Being Afraid of What Could Be

“The question isn’t who is going to let me; it’s who is  going to stop me.” – Ayn Rand How many can remember a time when your life was in turmoil? A time when crawling under a rock and hiding forever seemed like the best option for you. You know those moments when it was easier …

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