If you have ever felt defeated and wanted to quit, read this…

Feeling Overwhelmed Many people, including me, have felt that heart break that the past 14 months have been filled with:  Coronavirus, unemployment, children learning from home, political battling, injustice, and prejudice. Life has been emotionally, financially, and physically challenging, and devastating for so many women, men, and children. Whenever, my Blue Brain and Heart are…

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Word Wednesday – “Paucity”

Word Wednesday • “Paucity” is my word for WordWednesday. Definition • Noun: The presence of something only in small or insufficient quantities or amounts, scarcity. Pronunciation • Pronunciation –pau·ci·ty/pôsədē Usage • After the Coronavirus “Shelter In Place” orders were announced, there was a “Paucity” of toilet paper because people were hording and stock-piling this essential item. Closing Thought…

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Hold Your Breath!

Holding my breath Yesterday,  I experienced a routine ultrasound. The technician instructed me to take in a deep breath and hold my breath. I explained to her that I had been practicing yoga more than 25 years and I preferred my Belly Breathing, which might make her job more challenging. She said it would and…

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Tips to reduce your stress when making decisions!

Decision Making & Stress It seems that our lives are changing at a faster pace every day. Today, people are stressed about making critical health care and economic decisions because of the Coronavirus and serious political decisions because of the election. Making those decision can be a stressful experience depending on your Brain Color personality…

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Word Wednesday – “Meliorism”

Word Wednesday • “Meliorism” is my word for WordWednesday Definition • Noun: The belief that the world can improve and that humans can aid its betterment! Pronunciation • Pronunciation –  MEE-lee-uh-riz-um Usage • During these crazy times and the Coronavirus pandemic,  “Meliorism” can help people maintain a positive attitude and offer kindness to others. Closing Question • Is “Meliorism” your…

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Gardening can help to heal your heart!

Planning a New Garden I am back from my High Holidays respite. I have begun the new year of 5781 by planting in my new garden. I have sweet memories of working in the garden with my parents in the back yard of our home. It was a treat playing in the dirt and tending…

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What Sparks ignite your STRESS?

News and Stress It seems that everyone is talking about the stress they are experiencing. My neighbor and I were discussing  how the daily news about the Coronavirus, the economy, demonstrations, deaths, students remote learning at home, and the 2020 election can spark and ignite an individual’s stress level. Social media, newspapers, radio programs, blogs, and…

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