Give Me A Break!

Sometimes finding the answer is as easy as taking a break and stepping back from the situation. Sometimes we can get so wrapped up in our thoughts that we wind up going round in round in circles, finding it difficult to concentrate on things and, because we are so distracted, not really accomplishing...

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Escape to your garden sanctuary

"In the refuge of brilliant color, sweet scents, and stillness you create in your garden, the burdens imposed upon you by a sometimes hectic world will melt away. The splendor and tranquility of what you have brought into being will entrance you, allowing you to forget the constraints of time...

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Recharging my batteries

Sometimes I just have to take a break from the computer and recharge my batteries.  Actually, I have taken a break from everything but relaxing. We took advantage of a special that our cable provider was offering on premium channels and I have really enjoyed watching movies.  Quite...

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The Gift of Serenity

Serenity can be described as the state of calmness and the sensation of peacefulness.   Day to day life experience brings disruptions to peace of mind, taking many forms that can sometimes pile up, turning composure into overwhelm. There are ways of coping with these moments in time....

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The Hard Edges

The hard edges of overwhelm have consumed me lately.  My apologies for the lack of posts on this blog, but I really detest writing for the sake of writing. I'm learning the lesson of listening to my body and knowing when to rest in the midst of life swirling around me.  Relaxing is another...

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