Month: May 2024
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Mindfulness: The Path to Self-Awareness.
Mindfulness, a simple yet profound practice that I’ve woven into the fabric of my daily life, is the art of being fully present in the moment. This means that you are in the here and now, not worrying about yesterday, last week or tomorrow. It’s about acknowledging and accepting your own feelings, thoughts, and bodily…
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Memorial Day: A Time for Reflection and Self-Care
Heroism doesn’t always happen in a burst of glory. Sometimes small triumphs and large hearts change the course of history. —Mary Roach Memorial Day is a time to honor the men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. It’s not just a day of remembrance, but a day of gratitude and…
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Splash Into Summer with Water Aerobics!
Live in the sunshine, swim the sea, drink the wild air. -Ralph Waldo Emerson As the sun blazes down, turning the landscape into a live reenactment of a Salvador Dali painting, folks everywhere are seeking refuge in the coolest place they can find – the pool. But why just lounge when you can lunge, laugh,…
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Summer Sun and Fun
“Ah, summer, what power you have to make us suffer and like it.” Russell Baker Ah, Summer, that magical time of the year when the sun decides to work overtime, and the air conditioning bills skyrocket. It’s the season where everyone’s winter clothes hibernate deep in the closet, and the flip-flops come out to play.…
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Self-Care Tips for Moms on Mother’s Day
Moms have the kindness of angels and the patience of saints. All the more reason to thank God for them. —Matt Gowen Mother’s Day is a special occasion to honor and celebrate the incredible women who have nurtured, taught, and loved us. It’s also a perfect time for moms to remember to take care of…
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Journaling: Scribble Your Way to Sanity
Journaling is like whispering to oneself and listening at the same time. -Mina Murray Do you remember your first diary? I was probably twelve years old when I first started journaling. I shared what boy I had a crush on, my first kiss, what teachers I hated and all of my innermost thoughts and turmoil.…
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Spring Crafts for Adults: Fun and Inspiring Ideas to Welcome the Season
There is no wrong way to make pretty things! Anon Spring is a time of renewal and creativity, and what better way to embrace this season than by engaging in some fun and inspiring spring crafts? If you’re like me and not a seasoned crafter, do not fear! Are you just looking for a way…
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Spring Into Spring!
Blossom by blossom the spring begins.-Algernon Charles Swinburne Ah, Spring! The season when Mother Nature wakes up from her beauty sleep, stretches her green fingers, and decides it’s time for a makeover. It’s the ultimate reality show, featuring the grand reveal of the world after the dreary, grey winter episodes. Let’s talk about the changing…