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As I journey through this part of my life I have discovered my next mountain. The key is to be the me I want to be in the world, as my gift back to God.-
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Monthly Archives: March 2019
Run your own race:When can you be secure?
Our hearts do yearn for happiness and joy. Granted, financial success or worldly success is not what I am really writing about. I am writing about deeper happiness. Do you at times feel scared or worried about the present or … Continue reading
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Exactly Where You Are
Do you know what? Sometimes we get so busy with our endless plans, task lists, prioritizing, etcetera that we get to thinking that we are not worthy of love, respect, or consideration until we tick those things off. It is … Continue reading
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I Believe – By Judy Cerabora
I believe in the wind for it whispers love. I believe in the stars for they shine endlessly into the night. I believe in myself because I’m worth believing in. I believe in life for from it all good things … Continue reading
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When we have Rubicon moments
Do you remember the movie 1776? At one point John Adams is singing about crossing the Rubicon. He is talking about those no turning back moments. Sometimes we reach those points, I think. I have had so many life altering … Continue reading
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Happy Friday ~ How is your week going?
Hey there! I hope your week is going well. Can you believe that spring is just around the corner? Those of you living in cold weather states haven’t seen many signs of spring, yet. The emphasis is on the yet. … Continue reading
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Who has the key to your day?
Have you ever misplaced your car keys or house key? Usually you discover you misplaced them when you are trying to head out the door with no time to spare. BWhen you encounter others, what do you prefer to see?
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Lenten Resolution to Bring Joy
As Lent begins, I find myself reminiscing. I think back on the giants who shaped me, and the giants who shaped them. it is said that we stand on the shoulders of the prior generation. That is true. We do … Continue reading
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Happy March
Hello dear ones! It has been too long once again since I have written. For the past year, I signed on with a health coach, lost 50 pounds, kept it off, became a certified health coach, continued tutoring, helped multiple … Continue reading
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