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It seems I can write about so many things, but when you ask about me, I am without words.

Writing and holistic healing are my passion. Seeing others well, happy and successful, creates the joy in my life.

Released "Don't Change For Heaven's Sake" August

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Religion & Spirituality > Religion & Spirituality (Other) How to be accepting of another's religion: 3 of 6
Accepting another's religion should be viewed the same as accepting any and all unique qualities of others. "Judge not, lest you be judged." How can you stand in judgement of another and yet say you are Christian, spiritual, or even a well-meaning citizen? Consider how many battles and wars have been fought in the name of Go... More..
Health & Fitness > General Health (Other) What is gout?: 14 of 27
Gout is an arthritic condition caused by excessive uric acid. The body cannot absorb uric acid; therefore if kidneys are not filtering normally, needlepoint crystals build up in joints causing abrasion, inflammation, swelling and extreme pain in surrounding tissue. The first and most common symptom is pain at the base of the... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Spiritual Insights Does God test our faith: 14 of 27
Is it God who tests our faith or it is our own lack of faith that leads us to that perception? We tend to put the blame for our shortcomings on circumstance and other people. I believe the same is true of our faith. When life seems troubled, and the road rocky, we hear ourselves saying, "God is really testing my faith this t... More..
Home & Garden > Gardening (Other) The joys of gardening: 25 of 48
Gardening can provide both joy and satisfaction. Some dread the onset of spring, and the beginning of another of planting and weeding season, but for others it is the beginning of utopia. Winter has been a time for planning how this year's creation will unfold. A vision of vibrant hues of green, yellows, oranges, fuchsia, la... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Awareness & Realization How to find your true passion: 65 of 108
So much is written about finding your true passion. There are seminars and workshops on the topic. Yet, far too many people are still unsure of where to begin or how to know if they have indeed found their true passion. It is often like walking around in the dark, even in a room familiar to you. In your mind, you know where ... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness Best ways to minimize stress: 17 of 27
Feeling stressed? Pause for just a moment breathe. Just for this moment, think only of this article, the words on the page. Leave your thoughts of work, school, or children behind. Focus totally on the ideas presented. As with all things in life, stress had two sides. Stress can either motivate or debilitate. One of the grea... More..
Personal Finance > Personal Finance (Other) The link between money and happiness: 37 of 52
It seems that whether I am talking with my weekly circle, my mastermind group, or clients, the subject of money comes up lately. Perhaps it is because I am working through financially based goal setting, or maybe it is just a Universal question for a majority of people right now. In most areas of my life, I am very comfortab... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness Today or tomorrow: What's more important?: 13 of 18
How easily we use the ever-illusive tomorrow, as a reason to procrastinate. We find hope in believing we have another day to create dreams, forgive others, make amends, be happy, and share love. But, what if tomorrow never comes? In truth, tomorrow does not come. As it arrives, it becomes today, and another tomorrow looms ah... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Memories of you: 36 of 46
The sun shines softly on my face and I remember The thunder crashes and the lightening flashes, and I remember A dragonfly darts past me as I walk, and I remember A dog barks in the night and wolves howl back, and I remember Will I ever forget? Will the memories fade, along with regret that they are just memories? I sit arou... More..
Health & Fitness > Disease Prevention Self healing and illness prevention: 12 of 15
Illness prevention and self-healing are really the same process. It is not possible to prevent illness until we understand the concept of self-healing. The body has an innate ability to heal itself, but this can only occur when we come to an awareness of how our decisions and beliefs affect our physical body, and then become... More..