The absence of fear in the face of unknowing. I often think back on the the little girl that I used to be. I remember the things that she prayed for–like strength, talent, beauty, wisdom, grace. Sometimes it hits me, suddenly, the fact that she…
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Choose Peace this Holiday Season
Read moreRecently I asked my Twitter and Facebook communities for tips on Surviving the Holiday Madness. Along with their tips, many people told me why the the holidays cause them stress. Manu said that he gets hung up on thinking about gifts. To combat this, he…
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SWAN: Three Happy Things
Read moreSWAN (Stop Wasting Away Now) is a weekly dose of inspiration from me to you. Each week I will make a short video post about something on my mind. The posts will be unscripted & shot straight from my soul. Stop wasting away now, life’s…
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An Attitude of Gratitude
Read moreThanksgiving is a time to practice the attitude of gratitude, but it is not the only time. I encourage you to use Thanksgiving as a starting point. Allow it to be the spark that lights the attitude of gratitude within you—today & every day. This…
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Things i Love Thursday: October 27th, 2011
Read moreIt’s been such a quiet week around here. Apparently, the whole “four plane rides in less than 48 hours and about six hours sleep total in as much time” was a bit too much for poor, old Dena. 😉 That said, it was completely worth…
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Never again…
Read morePal Szinyei Merse, Meadow with Poppies Sun So jung kommen wir nimma zam. It is Austrian and it translates (roughly) to, “We will never meet this young again.” It sticks with me. It inspires me. After each moment passes, we can never get it back.…
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autumn: forest walks & sunbeams
Read moreAutumn really is the most gorgeous time for forest walks. Bella & I wander into the woods together each morning & afternoon. We hunt for faeries and she helps me find all manner of treasures, like vintage bottles & wild turkey feathers. Our autumn forest…
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Things i Love Thursday (TiLT)
Read moreI have so much to be grateful for this week! So, let’s get this ball rolling… Things I am loving right now: puppy kisses & kitten cuddles from bella & luna ♥ rainy days & rainbows ♥ evolution you had it’s biggest day ever on…