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Wednesday quote from Margaret Cousins

Appreciation can make a day, even change a life. Your willingness to put it into words is all that is necessary.. Margaret Cousins Reblogged from: http://lakesidelane.wordpress.com. With thanks Dianne

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Sometimes you just have to do something different

My goal yesterday morning was to crochet a small flower embellishment for a wee tunic I had knitted. I have to confess to putting this seemingly small task off for a number of months now. But the garment needs to … Continue reading

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The buzz of empowerment

I have worked either as a volunteer or in a paid capacity for over 30 years in the field of empowerment. I have always felt a buzz from watching people step forward and increase their self esteem, or their self … Continue reading

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Sunday quote: Doug Firebaugh

Every day do something that will inch you closer to a better tomorrow. Doug Firebaugh

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A peace story around the power of one

I had hoped to post over the weekend but events caught up with me and I spent very little time at the computer. Here is a story that I found years ago and which struck me deeply and I thought … Continue reading

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Timesick

I was reading a blog post the other day and the woman described herself as “time-sick”. What did she mean by this? Well the feeling she experienced in her being was the same aching we might feel when we are … Continue reading

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Books that have mattered to me in the past few years

Here is a list of books that have mattered to me or influenced me in the past few years. Many of these authors have websites and blogs to explore. The Mindful Woman – Sue Patton Thoele Buddha’s Brain: The Practical … Continue reading

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Saturday tip: Choices offer change

Here is an idea to try if you would like to increase flexibility in your thinking and in your actions. Consider how you can become more flexible by asking yourself the following: “ Instead of………………………………………… I could……………………………………………… Choices offer change!

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Saturday tip: Invite choice

What can happen when we change our “shoulds” to “coulds”?? Immediately we feel lighter, a burden is lifted. Choice becomes an option, creativity is invited and our lives feel more our own. Listen out for “should” and try “could” instead. … Continue reading

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Rivers and life

Rivers are often used as metaphors for life or perhaps how we need to live life. Simply put -to go with the flow, avoid stagnation, ride out the white water, enjoy the journey. I’ve been reflecting on what has been … Continue reading

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