Monday, October 25, 2010

Great moments

It will happen on occasion, a great moment that was least expected, simple in nature, yet never to be forgotten. Working in the mental health industry brought me many of these moments in recent past and those moments taught me many life lessons.  The most profound lesson is similar...
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Posted by Gina Alfani at 12:47 AM
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Friday, October 22, 2010

Authenticity

When I cruise the internet, I get lost and spend hours looking for new and interesting websites and blogs.  On occasion, I run into one that I consider outstanding . . . BlogHer is one of them.  You can reach the website by going to the sidebar of my blog . . . I have included the "Own Your...
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Posted by Gina Alfani at 5:11 PM
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Thursday, October 21, 2010

Coming out of a fog

When we experience those hazy days, unsure of which way to turn, feeling unfocused and running into things hidden in the mist that seem to surround us, we are said to be "in a fog" . . . visibility is limited and slows us down, just as when driving through a fog.  When driving, it is usually...
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Posted by Gina Alfani at 7:55 AM
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Faith and the darkness of the unknown

"When you come to the edge of all the light you know and are about to step into the darkness of the unknown. Faith is knowing that one of two things will happen. There will be solid ground to stand on or you will be taught to fly." Author unknown Life and society as we know it...
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Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Surviving a storm

While cruising the internet this morning, I happened to come across a page called "The Daily Inspiration" that originates on the website of one of our local talk show radio stations. The link appears at the end of the article . . . On this page, I found the following article that was like a confirmation...
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Posted by Gina Alfani at 9:29 AM
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Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Suicide has touched our lives . . .

Regular readers of my blog know that dealing with death is one of my most difficult challenges. As the Captain and I sat in the outdoor dining area taking in a gorgeous Florida morning, enjoying our coffee and  pleasant conversation, making plans for the day, a single police car pulls up close...
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Posted by Gina Alfani at 8:53 PM
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Monday, October 4, 2010

Make your heart sing

Graphics by Gina Alfani When you "lose your song" and are down in the dumps, it is essential to enjoy life every single day . . . make your heart sing, even if you have to create a new song. Enjoying life and not letting all the little obstacles and annoyances get in the way of peace and joy...
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Posted by Gina Alfani at 8:34 PM
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