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I have just launched a new website called Solidarity, Sister! http://www.solidaritysister.com

After discovering what a wonderful resource that women can be for each other, I decided to share the things that I've learned and open up a forum for others to

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Health & Fitness > Exercise & Weight Loss How to incorporate exercise into your everyday life: 1 of 29

You know that you need to incorporate exercise into your life. But, with all your responsibilities, how could you possibly get the recommended thirty minutes of exercise a day? How can you make a lifestyle change when there is absolutely no wiggle room in your schedule (or your pants)? I'll tell you how: by sneaking in a few...
Politics, News & Issues > Government & Policies Suggestions to the President of the United States: 3 of 37

Dear President Obama: Today has not only been an historical day for our nation, but a life-altering experience for you. You've carried yourself with grace throughout the campaign process and I'm convinced that you will proceed through your first term as President with the same dignified poise. I think I speak on behalf of th...
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values How to be happy in everyday life: 15 of 86

There are so many books written on the subject of happiness that you would think we'd all be frolicking in the streets, giggling like school girls by now. Trust me, I'm guilty of shopping in the self-help aisle with the best of them. And, even though there is some good advice to be gleaned from the Wayne Dyers and Deepak Cho...
Pets & Animals > Animal Rescue & Adoption Breeders or dog owners: Who is more responsible for the excess of abandoned or sheltered dogs?: 6 of 28

Dog Breeders or Owners? It's really hard to choose the greater of two evils. I've volunteered for animal shelters for the past two years and I could give you many accounts of reprehensible behavior from both candidates. But, I would have to lean towards dog owners, sadly, as the more culpable for the large population of aban...
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Are people inherently good?: 15 of 54

People are inherently good. Deep down. Sometimes really, really deep down. Sometimes it is so deep that you would have to turn them inside out to find the good. But, it's there. How can I be so sure? I guess you can't really be sure of anything. But, that's what I believe. Looking at the world today, either through your tele...
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Awareness & Realization Recognizing your own internal dialogue gives you greater freedom: 5 of 12

There's nothing more vital to gaining your emotional freedom than controlling your inner dialogue. We have roughly 60,000 thoughts a day. These thoughts are not original, wonderful ideas, but a repetitive monologue of negativity. Everything that you truly believe about yourself is what is constantly running through your head...
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Awareness & Realization How to meditate for beginners: 9 of 18

Even with the popularity of the New Age movement and Eastern philosophies, meditation is still a realm of mystery for most of the people in the Western world. Until Oprah does a special on it, it will remain a practice only for the seekers of enlightenment. Well, I'm telling you that meditation is for everyone. You can use i...
Pets & Animals > Animal Rights & Issues The ethics of animal welfare: 5 of 9

Animal welfare is a topic that has garnered much attention lately. And, due to the varying opinions on the issue, it will continue to be a relevant debate. On one hand, we have the pets that live in our homes and are treated as part of the family. And, on the other hand, there are animals, wild or farmed, that are only consi...
Politics, News & Issues > Sports Archives Super Bowl XLIII predictions: 14 of 23

Okay, so we all know who won the Superbowl this year. And, the scant few who read the article I wrote predicting a Cardinals win know that I was wrong. So, not only did I lose money on the game, but my article tanked on Helium as well. Double blow. That will certainly teach me to write an article about a time-specific event....
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Awareness & Realization Do we need humor on a daily basis?: 37 of 56

Humor is a necessity of life - like oxygen, water or chocolate. There is an undeniable need for humor on a daily basis and you can see just how necessary it is when you enter a place that is completely devoid of it. Not surprisingly, the Department of Motor Vehicles comes to mind. Everyone needs distraction from the gloom an...