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Resiliency Can Be A Superpower

May 29, 2020 by

In times of change and distress It's necessary to adapt if you wish to be resilient - a tried and true superpower. As a collective, we are going through monumental change in the world. Everyone has been affected. I first learned about true resiliency when I lost 5 family members in a few short … [Read more...]

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Plain And Simple – Giving Feels Good

December 30, 2019 by

Recently I wrote two articles -  Recovering From Surgery With A Wicked Sense Of Humor Part 1 & Recovering From Surgery With a Wicked Sense Of Humor Part 2 Jessie's Instagram posts, photos, and quips show her courage and tenacity to get through a rough recovery with humor. Christmas rolled … [Read more...]

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I Met A Man…

August 30, 2019 by

I had the pleasure of meeting the most remarkable man recently; a man who shall remain unnamed. I know he would approve with his big smile and a chuckle. As a small group of friends celebrated his 95th birthday recently, this wise and extremely savvy man shared bits and pieces of his life with … [Read more...]

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What Do Your Refractive and Reflective Qualities Have To Do With Diamonds?

July 30, 2019 by

Simply by being your true authentic self, you gift the world with your presence. — Debra Oakland In the 1953 film Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, Marilyn Monroe sang, “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend.” In fact, Monroe’s rendition of the song has been considered an iconic performance, copied by many … [Read more...]

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Grudges – Do You Have an App Running in The Background?

June 29, 2019 by

Grudges are much like a phone that has apps running in the background. They are a constant drain on the battery, cause slow performance and can shorten the life of the hardware. When you clear that energy (close the apps) you free up space for things that are worthwhile and important - instead of … [Read more...]

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