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August 2011 Archives

Accentuate the Positive

posted by Jennifer E. Jones

What are you paying attention to these days? What seems to be on a continuous loop on the record player of your mind? I’m amazed at how much time I can spend thinking about things that make me upset. What [...]

Family Means You’re Never Alone

posted by Jennifer E. Jones

As I write this, we are all returning back to normal after Hurricane Irene. Here in Norfolk, the flood waters have receded, there are a few down trees and lots of people are still without power. However, it could have [...]

What Do You Do If the Lights Go Out?

posted by Jennifer E. Jones

Here on the east coast we’re bracing ourselves for the first big hurricane of the season, Hurricane Irene. I’ve lived in the region most of my life, so I’m hardly panicked. So long as it’s not a major hurricane, all [...]

Be Grateful Even When Life Is Hard

posted by Jennifer E. Jones

I read all the comments that you post on The Inspiration Report. I’m glad that we can share our lives within this forum. I know that many of you are looking for happiness in your lives after loss and tragedy. [...]

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Rewriting Your Fairy Tale
In a movie that came out not too long ago, a 40-something woman reads a storybook to her friend's daughter. As they approach the last page, she read, "'... and Cinderella and the prince lived happily ever after.'" She closes the book and looks at the young girl, adding, "You know, things don't alway

posted 10:19:18am May. 23, 2012 | read full post »

Think You Can't Lose Weight? Watch This Inspiring Video
I'm going to let this video speak for itself. Never give up. Just don't. Learn more about Arthur at Team DDP.

posted 12:41:54am May. 09, 2012 | read full post »

Reinventing Time and Balance
Today's guest blog comes from Marney K. Makridakis, author of Creating Time. She founded the Artella online community for creators of all kinds and the print magazine Artella. A popular speaker and workshop leader, she created the ARTbundance approach of self-discovery through art. She lives in Dall

posted 12:52:50am May. 07, 2012 | read full post »

Jane Fonda on Aging and The Third Act of Life
Can you tell I've been on a TedTalk kick lately? I love these mini-lectures. So full of wisdom... This one by Jane Fonda is particularly insightful. As you age, know that the third act of your life can be the best. You can right wrongs. Change your mind and change your course. It's never too lat

posted 12:46:39am May. 07, 2012 | read full post »

The Secret to Happiness
I've been your faithful Beliefnet editor and Inspiration blogger for more than a year now. Whenever people ask me what I do, I tell them that I write about how to be happy. Almost immediately, their next question is, "So what's the secret to happiness?" When I first started this job, I used to s

posted 12:31:42am May. 03, 2012 | read full post »


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