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I am a miracle. I have walked the darkest of roads and lifestyles, and lived to tell about it. Just when, all I wanted out of life was to die, I was saved. My miracle didn't come in the form of a shining star or a burning bush, but rather a subtle knowing

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Health & Fitness > Anxiety & Panic Disorders Symptoms and treatment of anxiety: 2 of 29
Anxiety is the body's natural response to fear, worry and apprehension, and in and of itself is quite beneficial in that it shapes the senses and makes you more alert to present danger. However, when the heart palpitations, sweaty palms and quickness of breath occur either too frequently, or without the usually provocation, i... More..
Personal Finance > Real Estate Advantages of apartment investing: 1 of 10
Like many investment adventures, investing in apartments as a real-estate venture has its advantages and disadvantages. The advantages are obvious, such as having a group of people paying your monthly mortgage. Not only that, but with a multi unit structure you are sure to not only have the needed funds for upgrades and repai... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Sun River, Oregon: How to honeymoon in a wilderness retreat: 1 of 6
Whether you are planning a winter or summer honeymoon, Sun River Resorts offer a warm charming environment in a rustic setting. Located along the Deschutes River and nestled in the high dessert, it offers many attractions.During the summer months, you will find miles of hiking trails, horseback riding, or if you are seeking a... More..
Health & Fitness > Vitamins & Dietary Supplements An overview of the newest diet drugs: 4 of 15
There is a huge difference between what most diet pills promise and what they can actually deliver. Unfortunately, many are down right dangerous, as was the case in the Fen-Phen and it's sister drug Redux was pulled from the market after causing irreversible heart, nerve and pulmonary damage. So a new approach to how diet pil... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Where to have the best seafood in Santa Barbara, California: 2 of 7
When planning your trip to beautiful Santa Barbara, be sure to enjoy all it has to offer. Including some of the most incredible restaurants available. No matter your budget or tastes, you'll find it in Santa Barbara.I'll begin with a personal favorite, Tsunami, located at 1014 Coast Village Rd. offers Japanese cuisine at it's... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Spiritual Insights Reflections: Awareness of self as a whole being: 2 of 6
Becoming aware of "self" as a whole being.It sounds pretty simple, until you examine what and who you are. You're a physical being, a spiritual being, an emotional being, an intelligent being, and even an unconscious observer to your own being. My personal journey in self awareness began in my early 30's. Up until this point,... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values I never thought I would do this at 50!: 18 of 42
At first I was shocked by the gift my sister presented me with on my 50th birthday, but like she said, it was something I had always wanted to do. Skydiving at 50 huh? I remember thinking, perhaps she is trying to get rid of me.After giving it some very serious consideration, weeks in fact, I decided she was right. This is so... More..
Sports & Recreation > Boating & Sailing Prepare for yachting peril: Procedure to follow when a passenger goes overboard: 6 of 14
Yachting was once reserved strictly for the elite, however with many more personal crafts setting out to sea, there are some very important guidelines to follow to keep your passengers and yourself safe.If any yachting situation an once of prevention is worth a pound cure. Lets take a quick look at your craft. You guard rails... More..
Relationships & Family > Successful Dating How to start dating again when you're over 50: The female perspective: 10 of 23
How could this be happening to me? I must have asked myself that question a thousand times. I mean, after all, Dave and I had been married for 21 years, and one day he announced he wanted a divorce. Not that it was a great surprise; after all, the spark had been gone for some time. I have always been a professional woman, so ... More..
Relationships & Family > Grief & Loss On loving and losing an addict: 14 of 29
Hello Mrs. James, there's been an accident. Those words will ring in my ears until the day I die. WHY? Why did we fight, why didn't I make him stay home, oh Lord, why is he gone. I remember thinking there must be some sort of mistake,the next clear words I heard were overdose. Now I knew there must be some mix up, you see, Ja... More..