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Visioning Your Year

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Did you make New Year’s resolutions? Do you have hope of actually keeping them? If yes, then you will be in the minority! One source says 92% of us will fail at keeping our resolutions, and 45% will fail by the end of January! Read more…

Going Out to Go Within

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Climb the mountains and get their good tidings.  Nature’s peace will
flow into you as sunshine flows into trees.  The winds will blow their
own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will
drop off like autumn leaves.  ~John Muir    Read more…

Gratitude

Gratitude by Jennifer Mantle

In my early twenties I experienced a period of sadness that I now know would be called depression. During this trying time I discovered for myself a practice that is lauded in religions and spiritual teachings the world over: gratefulness.   Read more…

My Most Important Valentine: Myself!

Love Yourself

I often hear people both single and partnered, complain about Valentine’s Day. I’ve even heard it described as the most depressing holiday. This year I’m reclaiming it for singles and people in relationships alike as a holiday in honor of self-love!

It’s impossible to love another if you cannot love yourself.
-John Pierrakos

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