Tis the season for nests and baby birds everywhere! We were fortunate when a finch family nested in the floral arrangement hanging on our front storm door. We had first row seats to all the action, and the lessons were…
Tag: ENCOURAGEMENT
The Ups and Downs of Finding the Gift
Hello FTG Friends, As my good friend Todd Cecil would say, I hope you all are smiling wherever you are in the world today! Ups and Downs Are Guaranteed and Necessary This week has had some wonderful developments and yet,…
Posted in Blog Posts Tagged with: CHANGE, ENCOURAGEMENT, FINDING THE GIFT, HOPE, INSPIRATION, PERSPECTIVE
How to Stop Seeing Life as a Victim
Half empty? Half full? Or maybe someone forgot to pour you a glass? My past involved a lot of chaos and trauma and more than once, I’ve been a victim of unfortunate circumstance. However, I’ve come to realize that my…
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A Reader Had Me in Tears
A few days ago, I received a private message from someone who purchased my new book, Finding the Gift: Daily Meditations for Mindfulness. I was just floored and with permission, have to share and comment. To protect anonymity, I will…
Posted in Blog Posts Tagged with: CHAOS, choice, ENCOURAGEMENT, FINDING THE GIFT, gratitude, INSPIRATION, PERSPECTIVE, RELAX, SURRENDER, TRUST
The Heat Is On!
Our bodies are such amazing, complex systems, constantly regenerating and renewing themselves. A while back, I had surgery on my knee and in the acute healing process, this knee was very warm to the touch when compared to my healthy…
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Eating Disorders and College Students
Eating Disorders are rampant on college campuses. According to this article from The Seattle Times, key warning signs of eating disorders include: •Dramatic weight loss •Preoccupation with food •Excuses to avoid mealtimes •A rigid, extreme exercise regime, despite bad weather,…
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