Category Archives: Gratitude

The Hidden Blessings in Being “With Myself”

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Lydia

I refuse to use the word “alone” to describe the times when I am “with myself”. The word “alone” has so many negative connotations to it including the word “lonely”. But, who says you have to be “lonely” when you … Continue reading →

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Love is in the Air….

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Florence

Love is in the air and not just the romantic kind. Later this week I will be heading to the airport to pick my momma up so she can spend a long weekend with us. Shhh! Please don’t tell my … Continue reading →

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Put Your Mask on First — When Giving Can Be Destructive

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Lydia

Growing up in a Protestant family, we were taught all about how giving was meant to bring you fulfillment and joy.  Giving made us feel like we were helping.  But, when the giving no longer brought us fulfillment and joy, … Continue reading →

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Out of the Closet with Both Feet!

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Florence

One of my New Year Resolutions was to start to open my metaphorical closet door. I vowed to slowly open that door and reveal a little bit more to the world and let a little bit more of the world … Continue reading →

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Time to Release Our Fears and Manifest Change and Greatness

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Lydia

It’s a new year.  That means a lot of different things to each of us.  Primarily it means leaving another year behind, but more importantly getting a fresh start on something new.  Here is an exercise I go through each … Continue reading →

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Another Year, Another Beginning!

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Florence

As I sit here this morning on the eve of New Year’s Eve with a fresh cup of coffee, I find myself thinking about jumping into the New Year. I really want to flip the calendar page over and jump … Continue reading →

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Grief…In Life and in Death

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Florence

Recently I watched a dear friend tell a group of us that she would be moving soon. I watched the scene unfold with mixed emotions. On the one hand, I was thrilled for my friend and her family as it … Continue reading →

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Friends…The Family That We Choose!

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Florence

Just over ten years ago I was driving with a friend of ours. My husband and I have known him for many years and he was the kind of friend that you couldn’t remember what your life was like without … Continue reading →

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Home…How Sweet It Is!

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Florence

Home has been on my mind, like sort of consuming me. With the holidays coming, way too fast I might add, my friends are all talking about “going home”. The idea of going home for the holidays is so foreign … Continue reading →

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The Gift of Time

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Lydia

All time, whether passing quickly or traveling slowly by, is a gift that should never be taken for granted. I heard the expression “time passes quickly” many times before, but never did I really understand what it meant for me … Continue reading →

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