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Tuesday quote on happiness

The world is full of people looking for spectacular happiness while they snub contentment. – Doug Larson

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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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Sunday quote from Gilda Radner

While we have the gift of life, it seems to me the only tragedy is to allow part of us to die – whether it is our spirit, our creativity, or our glorious uniqueness.~ Gilda Radner US actress & comedienne … Continue reading

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Sunday Quote: Alan Bennett on reading

The best moments in reading are when you come across something – a thought, a feeling, a way of looking at things – which you had thought special and particular to you. And now, here it is, set down by … Continue reading

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Ann Lamott on Books

I’ve had a week that has taken me away from blogging and even from reading very much but here is a quote that I want to share today because I love books and all they offer to me: For some … Continue reading

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Prompts

Over the weekend I saw this suggestion for encouraging writers to write. Begin sentences with “I write of”. Here are some of my sentences from today: I write of nature because it contains so much beauty, power, rhythm and a … 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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The soft stuff

My work as a trainer and facilitator was once described by someone as “the soft stuff” that was “an extra to other skills”. My workshops and courses were in areas of self awareness, self development, communication and facilitation skills, relationships, … Continue reading

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A year in my life

Between September 2007 and September 2008 I took a photo on our new digital camera every day in order to record a year in my life.   Why did I do this? I had experienced some life changing and life threatening … Continue reading

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Winter gardening and personal growth

Daylight saving has just finished here and I am noticing people commenting  with little enthusiasm that winter is coming.  The clock going back is a sure signal that another seasonal change is drawing closer. I love gardening and all the … Continue reading

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