Relationships & Family > Family Bonding Learning to express your feelings with friends and family

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An expression of your feelings is part of the depth of your very being. To know how to walk that tightrope without feeling vulnerable takes courage and a sense of self. Being able to trust family and friends with knowledge of unconditional love will give yourself a sense of freedom to step outside your comfort zone. You have ... More..

Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Growing up

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What does it mean to be grown up? I honestly don't think it ever really happens. I know I'm older and hopefully wiser but my heart still remembers that vulnerable little girl. I still love ice cream, puppies, and cry when my heart breaks. I still want to curl up in the arms of my mother when things are tough but now my mother... More..

Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas The case for preserving American Christmas traditions and customs

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Christmas is a wonderful holiday that many hold deep within their hearts. Wonderful traditions are passed down through many generations. It is a time of giving and sharing warm and fuzzy moments to be tucked away for memories. Families come together putting petty differences aside for a brief time. It can be one of the most m... More..

Health & Fitness > Depression How to conquer depression without prescription drugs

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Depression is your bodies way of telling you something is terribly wrong. It can be physical or it can be triggered by a devastating event in your life. In many cases you don't even know your depressed but life shifts and joy goes unnoticed. You shut down. You feel as if you have fallen into this black abyss and there's no wa... More..

Religion & Spirituality > Spiritual Life Overcoming obstacles in personal struggles

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I have entered the fall season of my life. It has motivated me to stand up and take notice of my past life teachings and how they are woven into my very being. Through all the struggles and joys I realize I needed both to grow spiritually. I feel a connection with the universe I have never felt before. My energy is part of a ... More..

Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Emotions

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"Desperation"Frantically clawing with uncontrollable panicDesperation stalked unremorseful with a quickening step.In search of my exit from the black abyssI stumble fearfully blinded by doubts wrath.Ten thousand pounds I carry upon a heartOnce dancing upon the twinkle of beaming stars.Darkness stands like a barrier to the l... More..

Parenting & Pregnancy > Summer Camps & Fun Tips for family summer fun

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Summer is the time of year that children anticipate and parents become increasingly anxious. It's a time for endless sunny days and family fun. Most parents will find themselves digging deep into their pockets in hopes of bringing about those perfect fun filled days. They will squeeze every minute into an agenda that would we... More..

Health & Fitness > Disease (Other) How to tell if you have a thyroid problem?

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Hyperthyroidism is a condition with numerous symptoms and ramifications. It can be triggered by many different reasons. Without knowledge or understanding of this problem it can slowly beat you down. You will start to feel out of sorts but you won't know why. Each day can get progressively worse until out of desperation you e... More..

Food & Drink > Diet, Health & Organic Foods How to cut fat in cooking

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Eating foods that you love and at the same time cutting fat seems impossible. When we sit down to eat we not only want a visual experience but a tasteful one. We think in order to enjoy foods they must be fried or smothered in heavy rich sauce. We become so accustom to eating this way we never realize what good eating can be.... More..

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