Develop Courage
So you may have started the new year with determination to change your thoughts and to be more positive. You want to eliminate fear this year. How is it going? To change habits can be difficult and there are many…
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4 Ways to Deal With Unpleasant Thoughts
We are bombarded on a daily basis with unpleasant media, thoughts, and events. To remain positive and in a state of love and grace is not easy. It is something that requires vigilance and awareness. Dealing with unpleasant thoughts is…
No Pity Party Learn to Love Yourself
So, it is New Year’s Eve and you are alone. Does is seem like everyone around you is celebrating and having fun and you will be alone watching the ball drop on your television? This New Year’s Eve no pity…
Mary That Wondrous Star
This week is the celebration of Christmas. This year I am posting a prayer about Mary, “That Wondrous Star” by Saint Bernard of Clairvaux. When I was growing up, my Italian grandmother would always tell me that if I was…
Life is Not an Elevator Ride
Recently, I spoke with a friend that I had not spoken to in a while. We both shared a little bit about the past few months. The past few months had brought a few ups and downs to my life.…
The Fifth Chakra
Chakra’s are outlets in the human body that are centers of “life forces” and vital energy. We have seven main chakras that are aligned along the spinal column. Each chakra is associated with our physical health and also our emotional…
10 Ways to Practice Gratitude
With the Thanksgiving holiday this week, I thought a blog about gratitude would be appropriate. I believe that gratitude is an important component to manifesting your dreams and desires. Gratitude connects you to your true power. It gets you to…
3 Steps to a More Fulfilling Life
Passion is defined as a very strong feeling about a person or thing. Passion is an intense emotion compelling, enthusiasm, or desire for anything. When going through my divorce and other difficult transitions, I realized I was not passionate about…
Book Review “Happy Cooking”
“Happy Cooking: Make Every Meal Count…..Without Stressing Out” by Giada De Laurentiis is my new favorite go-to cookbook. It is a very comprehensive cookbook and no matter what your diet is, you are sure to find recipes that appeal to…
Writing a Gratitude Letter
There have been many scientific studies on the benefits of leading a grateful life. Some of the benefits include: increased feelings of energy, alertness and enthusiasm, better coping with stress, greater sense of purpose, and improved cardiac health. Gratitude journals…