Be, Do, Have

When we want to manifest something the old adage “fake it till you make it” is usually suggested. “When you declare an intention and put the full weight of your commitment behind it, you initiate a magical process that works invisibly in the background of your life.” Creating on Purpose Anodea Judith and Lion Goodman

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Finding Your Strength

We all have internal strength that reveals itself in times of transition and turmoil. It is that nugget of determination that transforms our lives and builds new dreams. “Then we find – somewhere around the time our knees hit the floor – that this isn’t when it’s all over, this is when it all begins”

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Healing from Grief

Having recently lost my husband and experiencing grief without bounds, I know intimately the hangover of a night full of tears. Grief has called me on a regular basis over the past year, arriving in waves that stun in their intensity one day and leave a dull ache the next.

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I am Not as Strong as I Look

I was once told that I handled my husbands death and the 40 days preceding his death with grace and dignity. While I am grateful that I appeared to be strong, in reality my heart and emotions had frozen over, leaving me an empty shell.

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Love is offered

Love is offered as a gift. It need never be earned, nor deserved. Its freely given in hopes that it will be received, then cherished and respected; given in the hopes that its returned, freely and openly. Love is a precious thing.

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