Seek not that the things which happen should happen as you wish; but wish the things which happen to be as they are, and you will have a tranquil flow of life. ~ Epictetus Letting go of anything that no longer serves us is the gift we give to ourselves. Letting go creates space. Just as a work of art needs white space for perspective, so do our lives. The…
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“Color directly influences the soul. Color is the keyboard, the eyes are the hammers, the soul is the piano with many strings. The artist is the hand that plays, touching one key or another purposively, to cause vibrations in the soul.” ― Wassily Kandinsky, Concerning the Spiritual in Art I come from a family of artists. My great-grandmother practiced Ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arranging; my biological father was a…
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Turmeric has impressive anti-inflammatory properties, great for digestion, helps increase cholesterol elimination by boosting bile production, plus more. Do your research and see if it is right for you. I love how I feel when I regularly drink or eat it. Because of the benefits, I have now perfected my own recipe. I make a fresh batch that carries me throughout the week. Equipment needed: Juicer: I have an ancient…
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“When we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better too.” — Paulo Coelho Speaking ill to or about someone has become acceptable. Societal norms morphed while social decorum lapsed. We now find ourselves at the edge of a moral abyss. It is time to reevaluate the standards by which we communicate. Generally associated with sports and gamers, talking trash is the language used to psych out…
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“Don’t be afraid to shine.Be the moon in the dark cold sky, and let your inner radiance be your main force.” ― Anoir Ou-chad Radiance is potent and energizing. It creates awe, is inspiring, and encourages hope. We have all been in the presence of someone who possesses this quality. Radiance is sensed when great happiness exudes from someone’s expression or bearing. You may have experienced it with a bride-to-be or…
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Originally published on AGEIST under the title: Faces of Strength “Do not judge me by my success, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again.” ― Nelson Mandela What does it mean to be strong? Images of strength inundate us in advertising and media; athletes who surpass what was once possible, stories of heroic acts of survival, superhuman efforts in the face of adversity,…
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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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