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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 |
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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.
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posted 12:41:54am May. 09, 2012 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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posted January 26, 2012 at 2:28 pm
That is so true, we can’t have change in any area of life unless we really want to. I think most times we have to hit a bottom where we realize we cannot go on with the habits, behaviors, addictions, or patterns unless we really, really understand our need to change and the consequences of continuing in any negative pattern.
It’s the grace of God and the power of his Spirit, which not only nudges us for change but will guide us in that change. Surrender is realized by knowing God’s grace is sufficient for us. Is not always easy to rest in that.
Thanks for your post, reminding us of the need to really want to change and surrender.
My question to self is to I really want to lose weight? Of course I do, but I think the real questions is to I really want to do the necessary things, which will help me towards that goal!