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Fierce and Frail – Part Two

Maybe Miracles Do Happen? If people can maintain coherence and avoid terrible detox symptoms, they might be able to hold hope long enough for a miracle to occur. I’ve seen the bumper sticker that says “Expect a Miracle.” Some days I might scoff at such unreasonable hope. Some days I might wish that expecting a …

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COVID Quit Marion

My name is Marion. I have been a lifelong smoker on and off.  I’ve had years at a time of abstinence, but always, eventually, go back to smoking. Each time it gets harder to quit and easier to start again.  After 5 years of not smoking someone left an unlit cigarette on a table at …

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Pearl Diving

According to the internet, Jay Shetty is a British vlogger, author, former monk, and motivational speaker. He has appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, A Little Late with Lilly Singh and Today to discuss mental health and life purpose. I don’t know Mr. Shetty and I don’t own the rights to the video below. You …

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Illness vs Wellness

As soon as “I” join another and become a “We” Illness becomes Wellness! It’s really true – sometimes the difference between illness and wellness is just connecting with another “I.” Sometimes a whole room full of I’s can become a tremendously powerful We! There is something not quite mathematical about the power or joining with …

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Dandelions

I spoke with a fellow recently and he told me a story that I found to be helpful. I decided to share it here. He said that there’s a person who calls him on the phone and they both go outdoors and take a walk “together.” In actuality they don’t even live in the same …

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Never Fail

Never Fail It is said that Thomas Edison said – “I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” I love that quote and the determination it demonstrates. But to be honest, if the universe decided that I was supposed to invent the electric light bulb, we might be sitting here, reading …

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Plan to Play!

Plan to Play! Do we stop playing when we grow old or do we grow old when we stop playing? You’ve probably heard the question before, and maybe even smirked while thinking about it. But if you know that you need some more ‘play’ in your life, what are you doing about it? What are …

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Snow and Slow

Snow and Slow “Snow is like kindness – it beautifies everything it covers.” – Kahlil Gibran Let us take a cue from nature today and slow things down a bit. Isn’t that what nature seems to say when snowstorms come? And to take a cue from Gibran, let us look for opportunities to show kindness …

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