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How cute are these? Courtesy of the Internet Courtesy of the Internet Courtesy of the Internet

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One day while out jogging on a near by trail, I stopped to stretch.  As I stood up, I took a deep breath and wiped the sweat from my eyes.  When I looked around, it was like I was in another world.  The nature around me seemed especially beautiful, breath taking to be exact. Have you ever had the opportunity to enjoy what nature has to offer? It can bring serenity to a chaotic, stress-filled

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3 reasons why journaling can be a wonderful way to retreat.    An outlet:  Journaling allows you to express your thoughts and feelings on paper.  It gives you an opportunity to release your emotions and deal with them as you choose.  Journaling creates a world free from outside judgment, bias, and criticism.  Clarity:  Reviewing your past journal entries allow you to reflect.  You often get a

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In this section I will periodically share some pictures as well as other things that I find quite interesting.Please make note, some items are courtesy of the internet. OK, maybe not so cute but this is too funny Gillette subway ads If you've been in a subway lately you may have seen these B. O. ads by Gillette. I'm sure a lot of you have B. O. zone stories to share. Now,  these

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OK, I know I keep rambling on and on about taking time out for yourself.  Let me be the first to say I am probably the worst at carving out that time.  I talk about that on my “about me “page.  Finding time for yourself can be just as difficult as finding time for the 1000 other things on your to-do list.  Sometimes it’s just not realistic to have a weekend

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BAGGAGE WE PROBABLY SHOULD LET IT GO RIGHT?  NOW LETS MOVE ON.. ENJOY YOUR WEEKEND.

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RETREAT: \Ri-tret\ Webster's dictionary defines this as (1) an act or process of withdrawing especially from what is difficult or dangerous. (2) A period of withdrawal. Lavender Mondays Sometimes Mondays can be exhausting.  So, if you're feeling especially tired today here's a great recipe to unwind. Lavender Tea~ To make lavender tea, simply infuse a

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RETREAT: \Ri-tret\ Webster's dictionary defines this as (1) an act or process of withdrawing especially from what is difficult or dangerous. (2) A period of withdrawal. Have you ever faced rejection? Was it your job? Was it a spouse? Girlfriend, boyfriend?  Maybe it was a friend or group of friends. How about family? Let me ask you this, do you ever reject yourself? Being rejected has put

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 RETREAT:  \Ri-tret\  Webster's dictionary defines this as (1) an act or process of withdrawing especially from what is difficult or dangerous. (2) A period of withdrawal. Today I passed a homeless person on my way to work.  He said to me, "this will make you smile".  He tossed several small pieces of a half eaten blueberry muffin up in the air and as soon as they hit the ground, to my

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Me time ~ One can retreat in the most unconventional places. One can retreat during the most unusual times. Make time We can sure learn a lot ~  

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One particular day my ten year old son gently said to me "Mommy, all you do is work;  you should really take time for yourself.  Go ahead Mommy, I'll be OK..." RETREAT:  \Ri-tret\ Webster’s dictionary defines this as (1) an act or process of withdrawing especially from what is dangerous, or difficult.  (2) A period of withdrawal. I struggled with how to express the importance of taking time

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