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New beginnings
[Image credit: Sujin] “ … the old has gone, the new has come!” ~ The Bible (NIV 1984) Old habits die hard. But as the quote states, the old has passed. Finished. Completed. 2012 has left the...
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Trust yourself
[Image credit: Stuart Miles] The worst enemy to creativity is self-doubt. ~ Sylvia Plath In my opinion, self-doubt is counterproductive to any cause. Whether you’re writing a book, training for a...
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The dirty little “i” word
[Image credit: Master isolated images] Never too old, never too bad, never too late, never too sick to start from scratch once again. ~ Bikram Choudhury I recently met a fellow yogini living...
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The fine art of living
[Image credit: kibsri] All the art of living lies in a fine mingling of letting go and holding on. ~ Henry Ellis Letting go doesn’t mean giving up. In letting go, we’re actively participating in an...
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Word-of-the-month: wake-up call (n.)
[Image credit: Arvind Balaraman] Last year the word-of-the-month landed on Memorial Day, too (see fealty). This year the word is wake-up call. One online dictionary defines it as “something that...
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Outside of the box
[Image credit: satit_srihin] One of my male friends explained to me that guys are better able to compartmentalize their feelings than women are. Apparently they possess the ability to stuff emotions...
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Midlife what?!
[Image credit: Stuart Miles] While chatting with another writer the other day, I mentioned my ever-present feeling of restlessness and suggested I was having a midlife crisis. She prefaced her...
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Maybe it’s about the story
We’re told that in life, it’s about the journey, not the destination. The same is true when it comes to yoga: it’s not about the final expression—it’s all about the process. I remember attending...
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Someday is Today
I talk about Someday. A lot. It’s the place I fantasize about, strive for, count on, pin my future hopes to and hang out in my imagination. One night my daughter texted me the above image with the...
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The possibilities are endless
[Image credit: Stuart Miles] It’s the possibility that keeps me going, not the guarantee. ~ Nicholas Sparks The old saying, “there are no guarantees in life except death and taxes” is a bit...
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Enduring the heat of refinement
[Image credit: digitalart] Sometimes we hurt the ones we love, especially ourselves. A desire may yield a “no” or “not now,” but only because timing isn’t right. Growing pains can be just that:...
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So much to do, so little time to think
A recurring theme in my blog posts revolves around Someday, as well as a void I seek to fill by immersing myself in writing or prayer, yoga or volunteer opportunities, cooking or cleaning, crafting or...
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How to live the life of your dreams
[Image credit: Stuart Miles] I tend to gravitate toward articles and advice on how to be happy, to get what I want—to be successful at life. Don’t misunderstand—I’ve experienced happiness. I’ve also...
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Thank someone today
In my post “…the demise of the thank you,” I lament the lost art of acknowledging a thoughtful gift or action, even when it’s as easy as sending a text or an email or posting a note on a friend’s...
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Setting goals isn’t brain surgery
Declutter and simplify your life. Lose weight without dieting. Find happiness in six easy steps. Write a book in 20 minutes. Most of the time I wield a fast-food mentality as I look for an easy way to...
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Putting on my big girl panties
It’s not working. The path to my purpose, plan and joy; living in the ‘ah-ha’ moment; circumnavigating discontent; creating my own luck (and balance)… you name it: Just. Not. Happening. And I’m a...
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Road rage and running on empty
In my last post, I talk about slowing down, listening more… and bringing muffins. After that, I merged into the fast lane, full speed ahead. The problem? Road rage. I’ve cut people off (usually those...
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A fabulous life now, not Someday
It’s been a while since I’ve touched my blog, my muse relegated to the back seat, my nose, instead, buried between the pages of this book or that. My mental and physical well-being atop the list of...
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Full steam ahead
In my post ‘Celebrating small victories’ I talk about how consistency often leads to improvement, however minuscule. Each day is different, whether pertaining to my workouts or my journey toward...
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Rx for a woe-is-me mentality
I’m not certain when I first noticed, but my heart seems to have settled into a state of continuous gratitude. But then a close friend texts me: a litany of woes in big bold letters followed by Life...
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