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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Scars have the strange power to remind us that our past is real. ~ Cormac McCarthy 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 who 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…
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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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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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The most powerful person in the room, is the person with the least to hide. ~ Rick Julian We are seekers of what is genuine and honest, so the desire for transparency which refers to a state in which things are free from any attempt to hide something is now demanded. It has become a buzzword thrown around easily, praising and holding corporations in high regard when they comply. Transparency…
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The key to aging is to not mourn what’s lost but to celebrate what remains. ~Marc Middleton I recently heard a speaker encouraging people to fight against ageism, and if asked: to “Lie about their age,” “Hide growing older at all costs.” Blaming ageism for the fact we are aging is ridiculous. Unwarranted fear arises because we are indoctrinated with the projections of others. We live in a youth-centric…
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“We can not solve our problems with the same level of thinking that created them” ― Albert Einstein We’ve all heard it. If you are not part of the solution, you are part of the problem. Yet, those stuck in the situation don’t realize they are there. The word solution comes from the Latin word solūtiō and the verb solvō, which means to loosen. So even if we are not naturally…
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“Soulful healing asks, while you are healing your body with herbs from Earth, that you look for the meaning in what is happening within your body as it relates to your whole being.” ~ Robin Rose Bennett The use of herbs and spices has been influential throughout history. Well before culinary usage, healers and herbalists gathered herbs for medicinal purposes. Many modern-day medicines were derived from properties found in these…
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