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Why I Sense Threats Everywhere and Panic All the Time

“Traumatized people chronically feel unsafe inside their bodies: The past is alive in the form of gnawing interior discomfort. Their bodies are constantly bombarded by visceral warning signs, and, in an attempt to...

Please Stop Buying Us Nutcrackers

Note: This is a guest post from Craig Stephens of Retire Before Dad.During the past few Christmas seasons, my daughters performed in a local production of The Nutcracker.The show is a beloved annual...

How a Rescue Dog Helped Heal My Lonely, Longing Heart

“Maybe it’s time for the fighter to be fought for, the holder to be held, and the lover to be loved.” ~Unknown There’s this cheesy saying I heard once—“Dog, when spelled backwards, is god.”...

How to Draw Your Way to a Life You’ll Love

“Imagination is more important than knowledge.” ~Albert Einstein We all know the basic script we are encouraged to follow in life—work hard at school, then go to university or get a good job. Conform...

Think You Need to Prove Your Worth? A Simple Exercise That Might Help

“You alone are enough. You have nothing to prove to anyone.” ~Maya Angelou A few years ago, I operated on the belief that my worth was tied to what I could offer others. If...

How to Upgrade Your Lifestyle Without Spending an Extra Penny

Fifteen years ago, in Vermont, I discovered minimalism. While cleaning a garage full of clutter, my neighbor changed my life with a couple of sentences. She said, “That’s why my daughter is a...

10 Reasons and Helpful Tips to Make It a Dry December

“The very best thing you can do for the whole world is to make the most of yourself.” ~Wallace Wattles In all my years of drinking, I never thought I’d hear myself suggesting a...

10 Things to Remove from the Holidays to Enjoy Them More

The holiday season, with all its joy, often brings a host of expectations and excesses. While it’s certainly a time for celebration, all of the added pressures can sometimes diminish our enjoyment.As Rachel...

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