As we wrap up the Thanksgiving holiday in the US, giving thanks has dominated the week. Gathering with family and friends; sharing food, stories and time together begins the kickoff of the holiday season. Have you ever considered the impact others have had in your life and the impact you have had in the lives […]
Yesterday was a day celebrated with parades and acknowledgement across the country. Veterans Day is a day we pay honor to those who serve to keep us/our county safe. As of 2014, the VA estimates there were 22 million military veterans in the U.S. population. If you add their figures on veterans to the active
Throughout life, we are presented with new experiences, new tasks and new learning. We learn to study/learn in school; when we buy our first car or house we learn about negotiation; when we seek a job we learn what it takes to find employment; to maintain a job we learn about leadership, teamwork, organization, time
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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
When we think of living our lives, what has influenced you? When you recall people, places, experiences in life, what is it that you remember? Getting to know someone involves knowing how they think, what they believe and getting beyond what we think they think! Learning about another involves asking questions, seeing pictures, reading what
Rather than discussing health care from a traditional perspective, today I’d like to share a personal perspective. In my 30’s I was diagnosed with glaucoma. While I was living and working in Beijing, I felt “funny” and scheduled an appointment with an ophthalmologist in my hometown when I was back in the states for a
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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
I love asking people I meet how they set up to win and how this correlates with personal fulfillment. The responses vary. The reasons vary. How we approach living is a very personal perspective. At home and work, we interact daily with a variety of people. Some we would choose to have in our lives,
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Talking about self-care during the frenzy of the holidays sounds crazy, doesn’t it? It is precisely why am sharing this post from Tiny Buddha®! Ellen Bard shares 45 simple self-care practices for a healthy mind, body and soul. Mindfulness about you and your overall health is a gift that keeps on giving. Enjoy some time
As we prepare for the holiday season, many of us may have traditions that include being with loved ones. For those of us who have experienced the loss of loved ones, changes in the celebrations are marked. Loss comes in many forms. Dealing with grief and loss is something most people have to do sometime
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