The topics of growth and happiness and how they are related have been on my mind lately because of an experience I had. I was finishing up an activity with a group of people, and at the end I asked, “So who’s got something exciting going on this weekend?” I truly wanted to know because I get excited when others…
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Many of you may recognize the title of this article as the slogan from the program sponsored by Six Flags to encourage children to read. According to the rules of the program, children who read for six hours could earn a free ticket to Six Flags. My kids loved this program, and I’m sure many of yours did as well. …
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Hi there – several readers have asked for recommendations on books they should read. As you can see, my list for this year is extensive and varied in subject area and type. I know you will love any or all of these books. Click on the cover image to go straight to that book on Amazon.com My list, in no…
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Time to GET ACTION! Make sure you are getting enough activity on a daily and weekly basis! No matter where you are starting from, there is an opportunity to do a little more each day and I want to help you track your progress and let’s celebrate it together! You can download the calendar here: Click on the symbol…
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This week’s message is short, sweet, and from my heart: Be nice to yourself! My heart is saddened as I encounter too many people who are going through life beating themselves up for past failures and constantly criticizing themselves for their shortcomings. This is holding them back from the success and happiness that could be theirs if they would only…
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I’m sure we’ve all heard this statement countless times, especially from our parents. We may think we know the importance of doing our best, but do we really? How about when you are performing a so-called menial task; do you do your best then? How about when you’re sick or tired or no one will even know who did the…
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Admit it. When you saw the title of this article, you began to sing it like Dory from Finding Nemo. If so, good! I hope it gets stuck in your head and serves to encourage you this week. We all need as much encouragement as we can get. I’m sharing it because I needed such encouragement in the last few…
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The simplification of life is one of the steps to inner peace. A persistent simplification will create an inner and outer well-being that places harmony in one’s life.” Peace Pilgrim I think deep down many of us believe a simpler life would be a happier life. Less worry, less struggle, fewer possession and fewer appointments all sound appealing. Why then,…
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