Tag Archives: love

In the Springtime of Love (Mini Romance)

Posted on February 6, 2023 by Monica

In my 50’s and solo, I know that love is a young woman’s game. The stars we reach for in youth elude us when we grow tired and unsentimental. But when the pull of nostalgia rises, as it so often … Continue reading →

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Introducing a New Feature – Mini Romances

Posted on December 26, 2022 by Monica

If you love romance . . . if you love the joy that new love promises . . . if you are fascinated by the possibilities of what can happen after an initial meeting between potential lovers . . . … Continue reading →

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Delight Loved Ones with Heartfelt Messages

Posted on October 17, 2022 by Monica

Three seconds or less. That is the amount of time it takes for our emotions to process sensory input. And five times less than it takes for the cognitive part of our brain to process that same information. This is … Continue reading →

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Grudges – the Tie that Binds You to Misery

Posted on October 3, 2022 by Monica

People hurt us. Whether intentionally or unintentionally, you are bound to run into someone somewhere who is going to wound you deeply. Some years back, there was a group of people who caused great hurt to our family. We felt … Continue reading →

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The Subtle Power of Sending Love to Yourself and Others

Posted on July 25, 2022 by Monica

Many years ago, I discovered the Hawaiian prayer of Ho’oponopono. It is the practice of getting into a meditative state and repeating the mantra: I’m sorry. Please forgive me. Thank you. I love you. As I became comfortable with it … Continue reading →

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A New Way of Looking at Your Gratitude Practice

Posted on March 7, 2022 by Monica

Gratitude is an amazing emotion. According to Harvard Medical School, gratitude can supply positive emotions resulting in greater happiness. It can improve your health. Gratitude can also provide a means of dealing more effectively with adversity and assist in building … Continue reading →

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Love is More Important Than Ever

Posted on December 13, 2021 by Monica

The holidays are a catalyst for one of the greatest forces for good we have. In the midst of the holiday season, even in the throes of social divisiveness and a continuing Covid pandemic, love gains a foothold. Through all … Continue reading →

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Three Lessons I’ve Learned from the Pandemic

Posted on October 4, 2021 by Monica

It’s in times of big hardship that we learn the most. Everyone has faced the challenges of potential illness, separation from loved ones, and disruption of our oh-so-comfortable routines. And we all, in our unique perspectives, have come away with … Continue reading →

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