How To Overcome The Fear Of Making A Mistake

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The Christmas, Kwanzaa, and Hanukkah decorations are coming down and are being placed in their respective boxes and bags until next time. The winter blahs have not set in yet because the weather has basically cooperated and we are not worn down from shoveling and the heaviness of carrying so many layers of clothing on [...]

How I Gracefully Transition Into A New Year

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Each year we tend to start with hope for realizing goals, experiencing prosperity, good health and happiness.  We often start with resolutions and in a couple of weeks, the year is off and running.  Before you know it, we find ourselves back at holiday time and year end: Some years being fabulous.  Others are challenging, [...]

Primer On Living An Exquisite Life

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Less than a month ago I assisted my young adult son to make a move across the United States for a new job.  Although he has been out of my home for five years for college and a year of work, this was different.  It seemed like I was really saying good-bye because he was [...]

Give Yourself Credit When Credit is Due

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I was a recent keynote speaker at an Adult Literacy program’s graduation in which adults received GED diplomas.  Individuals were also being recognized for their continuation in ESL and GED studies, and a few students for securing U.S. citizenship.  In my speech, I told the audience to savor the moment. When you have taken a [...]

Non-Stop Worker Alert: The New 30 Minute Lunch Break

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I recently visited my favorite clothing store and had an opportunity to speak to the manager.  I realized that I had not been able to see her on my last three visits, so it was great to “catch up” with one another. She indicated that several months ago she was out due to illness and [...]

You’ve Graduated, What’s God’s Will For Your Life?

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On numerous occasions I have had the opportunity to talk to groups of graduating students.  It is a wonderful time for them when they are in their senior year of study with all the anticipation of what success will bring.  It can be a scary time, too:  Friendships will be taking on a new dynamic.  Some will fade [...]

Ways to Support Your Inner Self When No One Else Is Around

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In my last article, “Do You Have People In Your Life Who Support You and Your Dreams” I addressed the issue of the importance of having a support system and exercising discernment in selecting the right people to be on that team for you.  Several of you responded and in some cases you revealed that you do not [...]

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