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Nature’s Path to Gratitude

If the sight of the blue skies fills you with joy, if a blade of grass springing up in the fields has power to move you, if the simple things of nature have a message that you understand, rejoice, for your soul is alive.  ~Eleonora Duse We are surrounded by the beauty of nature every [...]

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Gratitude for the Gift of Time

You’ve heard that old saying, “The best things in life are free.” I always thought it was kind of lame and not really an appropriate sentiment in this era of consumerism and material gift giving. Who doesn’t like shiny jewelry, new clothes, great perfume, a wonderful book or fresh flowers? I sure do! Despite this [...]

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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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One Month to Live

What would you do differently if you only had one month to live? Would you change jobs or leave relationship? Would you apologize or be more caring to others? Would you take a risk you’ve always wanted to take? Everyone’s answer will be different. The book One Month to Live: Thirty Days to a No-Regrets [...]

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