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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...
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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...
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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.”...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...