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HOLIDAYS ARE OVERRATED

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This article does not focus on the religious meaning behind the holidays. My focus in this article is to share my thoughts as to WHY some people feel blue, sad, depressed, and lonely on or around the holidays. ~rln I’ll never forget the…

The World is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page

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The World is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page.  ~Saint Augustine Travel changes everything!  When you travel, you broaden your horizons.  You open your mind to new experiences and you are never truly the same. Before…

What's Your Squeaky Toy?

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By Tami Racaniello CPFT-HFI My formerly extremely active dog, has been not her usual self. During an exam the vet “felt something”. Further testing showed that my Jack Russell/Rat Terrier mix, Jacki, had a tumor the size of a lemon. Due…

Don't Let Things Fester

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Note:  Reprinted from Doreen L. Guma's Huffington Post article http://www.huffingtonpost.com/doreen-guma-ma-fache-cpc-clc/life-control_b_4014189.html published 10/1/2013  I know the title of this blog sounds gross. You can see actually see…

The Bitter Pill of Dissatisfaction

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During this stage in my life, I’m rapidly shedding behaviors, thoughts and responses that don’t serve my intention of maintaining and sustaining an internal foundation of happiness – regardless of my external circumstances. This shedding…

Look Outside Yourself

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We’ve heard the expression, “pity party” or “wallow in self despair”.  This article is a little tough love.  It’s kind of been circling around and around in my mind all day, and I figured, with the risk of making someone insulted,…

BE The Change You Want To See In The World

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When you think something is going wrong in your life you have three ways to respond. You can (1) complain (to yourself, or others) (2) blame (yourself or others) or (3) change (yourself). If life doesn’t go according to your plan or your expectations,…

Jumping to Conclusions

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No matter how much I read, am educated, or grow older, I find myself continuing to do this.  How many of us jump to conclusions because something "seems" like _____________ -- you fill in the blank. "She does not like me", "My boss picks on…

Follow My Rules - Or Else!

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I'd like to share an undisclosed secret about myself, but only if you promise not to tell a soul. Promise? I used to have countless rules for other people to follow in order for me to be happy. That's right—rules for other people to follow…