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Where the Light Shines
Journaling away this morning I had an interesting thing happen as I looked up between sentences. Suddenly, for the first time since I’ve lived in this house, I noticed a reflection on the floor tile! Across the room from the couch I'm sitting on is the entertainment...
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Mindful Eating Part 5 of Five Changes to Lose 40 Pounds Have you ever attempted a diet only to fail after a short period? The problem with “diet” is the temporary nature of the approach. For most of us, it represents a short fix to a weight issue or goal, a short-term...
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Relentless Pursuit of Self-Improvement “Waste no more time arguing about what a good man should be. Be one.” Marcus Aurelius Part 4 of Five Changes to Lose 40 Pounds While the relentless pursuit of self-improvement is not the simplest step, it is one of the most...
read moreAddiction Awareness (formerly Lose the Booze)
Addiction Awareness (formerly Lose the Booze) Addiction Awareness, Is Pokemon Go Harmful to my Health? Part 3 of a 5 part series from Five Changes to Lose 40 Pounds and Keep It Off You may be asking yourself, “What addictions?” That might be your first response when...
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Take a Daily, Twenty-Minute Walk Part 2 of a 5 part series Part 2 of a 5 part series from Five Changes to Lose 40 Pounds and Keep It Off You may be asking yourself, “How can a daily, twenty-minute walk outside actually make a difference in my life?” The fact of the...
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Daily Meditation! Can Daily Meditation Really Make a Difference? Part 1 of a 5 part series from Five Changes to Lose 40 Pounds and Keep It Off I have written about a daily meditation practice many times because it is the most important thing that I have added to my...
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The Five Changes that helped me Lose Forty Pounds and Keep It Off When we want to lose weight, our normal approach is to focus on what we believe to be the main culprit of our weight gain, FOOD! If we pay attention to the marketing that most weight-loss products would...
read moreNo Time To Meditate? How About Just a 5 Minute Meditation?
No time to Meditate? Check this out: It can be beneficial for you to accomplish a simple 5 minute meditation (regularly). I've mentioned this before, but it is worth repeating: Did you know that over 75% of general physician visits are stress related? Stress is tied...
read moreBreathing on Purpose
How often do you breathe on purpose? Relaxing during your day may be easier than you think. Before you respond to that snide email, tell off a co-worker or snap at your kids or partner, try taking three or four breaths deep into your abdomen. There is no trick to...
read morePursuing Passion
Following my own advice, pursuing passion When my daughter Isabella and I discuss what she wants to be when she grows up we eventually reach a point where she has mixed feelings between several choices. I assure her that if she follows her passion and is doing work...
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