Brene Brown is a remarkable person. Her studies have taken her down paths of understanding of human nature. It was a reminder today as I participated in a conference that featured her short video segment outlining “empathy vs. sympathy”. This short segment serves as a reminder during those “life moments” when we are unclear how […]
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This weekend has been a perfect time for me to unplug. It has been a time to minimize the use of technology, a time to do things I wanted to do, when I wanted to do them. A gift I could give myself! I’ve felt the peace of mind and body, enjoying the beauty
In 1775, residents of Great Britain’s 13 North American Colonies and the Colonial Government entered into the American Revolution. France entered into this war in 1778 to help the North American Colonists, turning this into an international conflict. In 1781, with the help of the French, the Colonists forced the British into surrender, although the
Alzheimer’s is the Sixth leading cause of death. Current statistics reveal that one in three seniors will die with the disease. Researchers continue to search for prevention strategies, with funding provided to study the influence of diet, exercise, social and mental stimulation and other factors (age, genetics, environment, lifestyle and coexisting medical conditions) that may
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Recently, I attended a conference in Sacramento for the eleven chapters of NAWBO (National Association of Women Business Owners). Women of all ages were in attendance. Women who no longer have living mothers, women who are or women who have never been mothers and mentor and care for the younger generation like mothers. In celebration of this
American Thanksgiving is Thursday, November 24th. Expressing thanks may be one of the simplest ways to feel better. The Thanksgiving holiday began, as the name implies, when the colonists gave thanks for their survival and for a good harvest. History.com provides the origins of this annual gathering that is shared below. “In 1621, the Plymouth
Origins of Father’s Day History.com provided the background information for this article. To dad’s young and old; near and far – Happy Father’s Day! This picture of dad/I always makes me smile 🙂 The campaign to celebrate the nation’s fathers did not meet with the same enthusiasm–perhaps because, as one florist explained, “fathers haven’t the
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Living Appreciation – how is this possible in our busy day to day lives? As Americans prepare to gather on the 4th Thursday of November for Thanksgiving, it is an opportunity to express thanks for all we enjoy in this country. Upon reflecting upon living appreciation, this article “popped” up in my reading file. The
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