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I was recently at an event that included a talk by Dr. Christiane Norhtrup, who I greatly admire for her work with women’s health, her book, Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdom, and her great perspective in general. She mentioned that her 84-year old mother was at a base camp at Mt. Everest. That wasn’t Dr. Northrup’s…

I’m delighted to have Laura Vanderkam as my guest today.  She’s the author of several books, including her new one, 168 Hours: You Have More Time Than You Think. She puts a new spin on your perspective of time.  Four Words You Should Never Say (at least to yourself)By Laura Vanderkam Be honest. The last…

This is post 93 in my series on the Law of Attraction in Action. You CAN use your power to attract all that you need. I do it every day! Read all the posts in my Law of Attraction in Action Series to see how. Do you spend time with people who leave you drained?…

A reader shared in a comment on a previous post that she has an elderly mother who has always used quilt to get what she wants. She sees this as an emotional hold on the family. Her mother makes her feel that she never does enough for her. This is a very common problem. Moms…

What criticism kicked your self-esteem to the curb? What memories from childhood or relationships or jobs that didn’t work out or mistakes that embarrassed you do you still hold onto. I’ve said before that the past holds us back. Old memories can keep you from doing or trying what you’d like to do because something…

I’m delighted to have an interview with celebrity trainer/nutritionist, Kathy Kaehler. Kathy has trained celebrity moms such as Julia Roberts, Michelle Pfeiffer and Denise Richards. I consider taking care of your body as an act of love. She lives by her 90/10 percentage rule, which encourages individuals to watch what they eat 90 percent of…

This is post 92 in my series on the Law of Attraction in Action. You CAN use your power to attract all that you need. I do it every day! Read all the posts in my Law of Attraction in Action Series to see how. Recently I had to catch a railroad train that left…

I remember years ago when I first heard about the concept of practice random acts of kindness. The exact quote, “Practice random kindness and senseless acts of beauty” is said to have been coined by peace activist Anne Herbert. These are things you do for others for no apparent reason, just to make someone happy…

In a comment on my post on Turning Over Your Welcome Mat, Ginger complained that her son and daughter-in-law take advantage of her by putting her on the spot to babysit for her 3 undisciplined grandchildren who are under 5 years old. She finds it hard to turn down her son, who does the asking…

Today I have Tamara Overlee, author of The Truth of Life From the World of Love and Spirit. Her article emphasizes how we should treat one another if we are to make the world a better place. Learning of CompassionAutomatic Writings by Tamara Overlee Once you give and allow another to receive, your soul feels…
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