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Connecting with Nature
Twenty four hours in a day—how do you spend your time? A great number of our days are spent sleeping, working and running the household. Most days pass by without a moment spent outdoors other than getting from your vehicle into the next building. Statistics are staggering at the actual amount of time we spend indoors focusing on our phones, TV or games. In addition, new conditions are surfacing daily from the time spent on technology such as neck problems, hand issues and more. There is a whole big, beautiful world and we each are missing so much of it. Finding time to get outdoors does wonders for a person’s…
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The Privilege of Being an American
I have to admit that writing this post has been difficult for me. The events of the last six months have only intensified the divide among Americans as a tiny virus has created moral battles related to vaccines and personal choice in wearing masks and the death of yet another young black man brought violence to many of our streets and neighborhoods. As we move into the last few months before the 2020 Presidential election, I have witnessed many hate-filled confrontations between friends and family over who should and shouldn’t be elected. And, my heart breaks each time I witness it. Instead of coming together on what unites us, we…
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One of My Favorite Books: The Gifts of Imperfection
A Book Review of Brene Brown The Gifts of Imperfection remains, after many readings, one of my favorite books to recommend for the person seeking to develop an authentic and intentional life. The best part–Dr. Brown’s work is backed by years of grounded theory research, which means this isn’t just her opinion, but a representation of how real people engage in an authentic and intentional life. It’s a book of encouraging and supportive ideas to cultivate a life of intention, a life of meaning, purpose, and joy. Americans have created a society structured on the idea of “doing” rather than “being”. We calculate worth by achievements, bank accounts, to-do lists,…
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Finding Your Entrepreneurial Spirit
As I have shifted gears for the third time today from the various business ventures I am part of, I realized I am truly inspired by owning and controlling my own destiny in regards to how I spend my days and make my livelihood. I have owned and operated some form of business for more than 20 years. My longest business venture is a construction company with my spouse. In addition, I have stopped and started a meal planning service and handmade linen business. Currently, I am an aspiring real estate agent and contributor to this amazing blog! Growing up I had the white picket fence vision…get married, three kids…