Fall is the time of year when the let go is seen everywhere. As foliage drops its leaves to make way for new growth, what better time is there for us to do the same? If you are ready for a change that will make you look and feel years younger, it is time to clear away what is not complementary to who you want to be. Looking at ourselves…
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An error does not become truth by reason of multiplied propagation, nor does truth become error because nobody sees it. Mahatma Gandhi Truth and facts are not the same. Facts are based on fundamental research and quantifiable measures. Truth can be subjective. Your reality is different than mine. The truth may include fact, but it can also have beliefs. My truths have been confirmed over and over in my life.…
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“We have many ways of creating our realities based on the the different ways we perceive.” ― Zamm Zamudio What we see is not always what it is. It is only our perception of it. Life is not black or white; it can reside in shades of gray. The ability to see both sides of the coin, cross the line, and look from the opposite side of the road is a…
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Are we more self-conscious about our physical scars or the personal ones that cannot be seen? Do you remember your first physical scar? I was the kid that was always running around and falling, skinning my knees. My grandmother was concerned that I would have “unsightly unladylike” knees when I grew up. Do you remember your first emotional scar? Was anyone concerned that you would grow up and have to…
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May you always stay forever young. ~Bob Dylan Have you ever wondered why some people age slower than others while others are on the express train to old age? Sure we can attribute it to genetics, yet, there are crucial factors to staying youthful. Therefore, to understand aging, it is helpful to understand age. 1) Chronological age is your birth year. It is a number. 2) Biological age is what you…
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Dance with the devil we know rather than the devil we don’t. ~unknown Life is a perpetual state of motion. Every nanosecond of every day, everything changes. The earth rotates, air circulates, water flows, erosion happens, and our cells regenerate. But, once a moment has passed, what was, cannot, and will never be again? Nothing is static. Think about driving. We get behind the wheel, intending to arrive at our…
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It’s said that the way we do anything is the way we do everything. ~unknown Making an impact on society can be effortless, cost nothing, and is readily available daily. Kindness is a sentiment espoused by millions. But have you integrated this powerful behavior into your actions? Do you spread kindness in all areas of your life, or is it just for a select few? Most of us have…
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Silence can be deafening for many. We fidget, get agitated, and fill the silence with activity and noise. Allowing our thoughts to come and go without attachment can cause emotions to arise and anxiety to spread, so we continue the chatter, the white noise, and any distraction to avoid the discomfort. To become comfortable in quiet, we must examine our apprehension of it. True silence is impossible; sounds are everywhere…
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Rewards for those who preserve far exceed the pain that must precede victory. ~ Ted Engstrom Rhea Bullos, an 11-year-old track athlete in the Philippines, won three gold medals after competing in makeshift “sneakers” she fashioned with tape and decorated with a hand-drawn Nike swoosh. Although this was an internet sensation a few years back, the story holds its power in reminding us what can be accomplished with fortitude,…
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“The Widening Gap Between Our Fanciful Expectations and The Bitter Reality of This World Is What We Often Unknowingly Refer To, As Stress or Depression”.” ― Venugopal Acharya In Endurance, the sport I compete in with horses, there is an understanding that horses can only carry 20-25% of their body weight. This is inclusive of the rider and their tack. Although all are not in agreement with the exact percentages, there…
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