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Tag Archives: love
One Plus One Equals Love (Mini Romance)
“I have our students’ best interests at heart,” Mylah said immediately after their first teachers’ meeting of the year. “I, too, have our students’ best interests at the forefront,” the defiant Ron Edwards said coolly as he eyed her playfully. … Continue reading
In the Springtime of Love (Mini Romance)
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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Tagged Fiction, love, Love Story, mini-romance, Romance, short story
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Introducing a New Feature – Mini Romances
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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Tagged Fiction, love, Love Story, mini-romance, Romance, short story
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Delight Loved Ones with Heartfelt Messages
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
Posted in Advice, Emotions, Navigating Life
Tagged Communication, Emotion, greeting card sentiment, heartfelt, kindness, love, words
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Grudges – the Tie that Binds You to Misery
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
Posted in Advice, Navigating Life, Philosophy
Tagged Empathy, forgiveness, Grudges, injustice, love, personal growth, radical forgiveness, Revenge, self-actualization
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The Subtle Power of Sending Love to Yourself and Others
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
Posted in Advice, Emotions, Opinion, Philosophy
Tagged Doing Right, energy, forgiveness, ho’oponopono, intention, kindness, love, personal growth, prayer, self-actualization, words
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A New Way of Looking at Your Gratitude Practice
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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Tagged Gratitude, Gratitude Practice, happiness, Health, intention, love, personal growth, self-actualization
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Love is More Important Than Ever
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
Posted in Advice, Emotions, Philosophy
Tagged Doing Right, holiday greetings, kindness, love, self-actualization
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Three Lessons I’ve Learned from the Pandemic
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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Tagged Covid, lessons learned, love, Pandemic, philosophy, self-actualization, thrive
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