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Summer is Here!

Thanks to my good friend and colleague Frank for reminding me that summer officially began on Monday. I seriously would have forgotten all about summer solstice – my mind is scattered in so many directions these day. When I was a child growing up, summer was like 100 Christmases all rolled into one. We counted [...]

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Tales From the Homefront – Count Down

This is my 200th post – How appropriate is that! As we prepare for my husband’s upcoming deployment, I am never more cognisant of the value of applying the principles which I share with my readers on a regular basis. Life is a journey of peaks and valleys and if you only hope for, focus [...]

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The Spirit of Gratitude

“When we become more fully aware that our success is due in large measure to the loyalty, helpfulness, and encouragement we have received from others, our desire grows to pass on similar gifts. Gratitude spurs us on to prove ourselves worthy of what others have done for us. The spirit of gratitude is a powerful [...]

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Complete Contentment

Complete contentment may be one of the most treasured states that we will ever have the opportunity to experience.  It’s there somewhere buried under the surface of stress, worry and anxiety. We just have to dig down deep and pull it up. Re-frame our focus and be open to a different way of looking at [...]

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