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Write about a subject of interest or something you are passionate about and others will be, too!  Passion is contagious. 
Lately, I’ve noticed how stressed the average American on the ground, is.  Most businesses even seem to be affected.  Receptionists don’t look up or if they do it’s in annoyance.  Grocery store clerks shove your change [...]

Ever felt like skipping down the street?  Humming in a store? Laughing over something silly and small?  Because you’re “in public” do you stop yourself from smiling, enjoying light moments? 
As adults, we are way too serious, and it’s killing us.
Did you know that most of our diseases are stress and diet related? 
If we believe that [...]

“Do you hear the noise?  Can you hear yourself think?  Are you speaking loudly?”
Do you rush home to hear the six o’clock news only to find yourself bombarded with war, crime, mayhem, corruption, greed, and trouble?  What would happen if you listened to soft music instead?  Would you be able to hear your thoughts, your [...]

“Chaos affects our moods, our appetite, and even our sleep.  Invite organization into your life and feel the power of it.  Wouldn’t you like to feel at peace with your tasks?  There is power in knowing what comes next when you’ve just completed a task off your to do list.”
My husband had a demanding career, [...]

“Our world is full of plenty of criticism and negative comments.  You don’t need more of either.  We respond to negativity easily, so surround yourself with supportive people who offer encouragement and understanding.”
What is the music of our minds playing everyday?  Do we berrate ourselves over every minor mistake we make?  Are we giving ourselves [...]

“Speak, move, act in peace …” -Francois Fenelon
“A calm spirit reflects inner peace.  Have you been around someone who seemed to make you feel better by just being with them?  Their serenity was contagious instantly.” 
I had an aunt that made me feel calm and relaxed when I was with her.  I remember that feeling of [...]

When is the last time you spent an evening at home, enjoying a simple meal and quiet activities?  How did it make you feel?  Do you crave peace? 
What is the secret to finding contentment?  How do we reduce the stress in our life?  It’s a process, not an event.  Contentment is an art, a journey. 
Peace [...]

“Gratitude In Today’s Time”
In the Beginning…
“What are you glad you’ve got?  I could ask you what you’re mad about, but we’d probably be here all day.  We get to that emotion quickly, don’t we?  Have you noticed it takes almost no time to share our anger?”
How can we change the world?  It seems like a huge assignment.  It’s [...]