Taking Ownership

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On my way to take Michelle Ploog’s “Heart of Courage” workshop, I was listening to one of Baron Baptiste’s Teacher Insight CDs, and ironically he said being courageous is about taking ownership.This statement could not have come at a better time for me. When I began to journal on what being courageous means to me, [...]

Day to Day Courage

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When sharing the ideas on living courageously I stumble upon the image of a webbing of thoughts that stop the natural and creative presence from busting through. The web is created by thoughts of shame, guilt, doubt, fear, and illusion. Certain captured moments in time reoccur in present situations because you see through the eye [...]

Figuring Out Swine Flu

Get the Facts! Following the widespread outbreak of a new strain of influenza, referred to as Swine Flu late last year, both the media and the public went into a tailspin as they tried to pin down facts about the disease. Was Swine Flu deadly? Could it be treated? How did you contract it? Fortunately, [...]

No Slouching – Stand Tall

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Take on your world! Look and feel ten years younger! Make no bones about it. Poor posture is a turn off! When I see a woman with a slouchy presence, several thoughts go through my head. Before I go further, let me say this. I am fully aware that some medical conditions can cause postural [...]

Take the Plunge! Rock Climbing, Water Running And Treading For A Kick Butt Workout!

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In the Pool! Treading & The Rock Climber You still have plenty of time to get your water workout in gear and work on your tan…all in one hour! Hopefully you have been wearing out your water exercise shoes while walking, lunging, jumping and running laps in the pool. Time to dive into the deep [...]

Take the Plunge!: Part 2, Kick Up the Resistance

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In the Pool! Kick up the resistance! Hopefully, you spent the past week perfecting power walking and lunging in the pool! Now, you are ready to take your water workout to the next level! Let’s try some interval training! Alternate your power walking with power running! Mix in some mountain climber intervals, high kicks and [...]

Change of Season, Change of Skin Care

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Change your regimen seasonally to keep skin at its healthiest! Skin care products, once considered a luxury for the more well-off, are now a necessity as more information about the effects of sun and environmental exposure on our skin is becoming available. While sleep, proper hydration and a healthy diet are the basis of good [...]

Small Victories – PETA

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While you may frequently hear about PETA’s massive victories, such as influencing the European Union’s recent decision to ban seal fur, there are plenty of smaller, less headline-grabbing ways that your support makes a difference in animals’ lives every single day. A PETA staffer spotted Buxton the pup roaming the streets of Suffolk, Virginia, a [...]

For the Love of Animals

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If you saw the heading of this column and you’re still reading I will assume you’re an animal lover! I am too! Much of my free time is devoted to animals. Aside from having a pet, there is a plethora of ways you can become involved with animals and their welfare. Read on from here [...]

Summertime Friends

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It’s summertime and animals abound everywhere! If you find a lost dog or cat and have tried to find its rightful owner but cannot, I have a resource that will help you and the animal. Petfinder.com is a very good and reputable site. I sat down and perused their site for a couple of hours [...]