Category Archives: Self

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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Finding and Living an Authentic Life

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Lydia

Several years ago I made a very important choice in my life — one that would entirely change my perspective of who I was and how I fit into the world around me.  I chose to begin living my life … 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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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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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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Success and a Sense of Belonging

Posted on August 7, 2011 by Lydia

I grew up feeling “different” than everyone around me.  Like I didn’t really fit into any one group of friends in my neighborhood or groups at school.  Even team sports were a little awkward for me until I realized that … Continue reading →

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Inspiration…It’s Everywhere!

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Florence

Inspiration. Don’t you love when you get inspired by the small stuff? Seriously! I just celebrated my birthday. It was a really strange birthday this year. Look, I’m not big on celebrations and there is nothing that makes my stomach … Continue reading →

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Sometimes the “Out” is Really the “In”…

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Florence

My son is in the third grade. Last week he had his field day and now he is gearing up for summer vacation. Can you say flashbacks? As I was helping him getting ready for school this morning I couldn’t … Continue reading →

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