Self-development
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Live with authenticity
What change, big or small, would you like your blog to make in the world? It won’t be perfect. You won’t always get it right. But it’s worth trying again and again. Show up every day and just bring your best. This is my philosophy for this blog. No scholar here. And that’s totally OK… Continue reading
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Moving through the mid week slump
This was us on Sunday. Fresh air. Cool breezes. Outdoors. Adventure. Hiking. Friends. Laughing. Chatting. Planning. And the odd bit of back slapping as we affirmed our 4km accomplishment up and down paths and rocks. The walk (hike) was stunning. There had been a fire through here at some point, and it was lovely to… Continue reading
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Go with your gut
Scour the news for an entirely uninteresting story. Consider how it connects to your life. Write about that. So. In The Second 50, I’ve been paying more attention to what my body is telling me. Not just the unfamiliar aches and pains, but the cold that just won’t shift and the stress headaches that repeat… Continue reading
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Right here, right now
Describe one habit that brings you joy. Blogging. I’m all in. I’m on a 30-day streak and finding so much delight in taking a few minutes every day to sit and reflect. Writing. Reading. Liking. Commenting. Finding joy. Being curious. Sharing thoughts and ideas. It’s a big, wide world. But this is my lovely little… Continue reading
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Daily affirmation
This is your daily reminder that reaching your goal should not come at the expense of enjoying the journey. Make every day count for something. Be discerning about how you spend your time and who you spend it with. Be curious and be courageous. Find the light and shade. Find reasons to smile, laugh, and… Continue reading
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What’s in a smile?
What are you curious about? I am curious about the idea of authentic happiness and what it really means to be genuinely happy. Drivers, influences, degrees, impacts. I’ve enrolled in a short course in Positive Psychology to more deeply understand this. What I do know is that happiness starts with us, friends. Continue reading
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Make life a little lighter for someone else
Write about a random act of kindness you’ve done for someone. Isn’t this something we do on the daily? Don’t we aspire as humans to do nice things, kind things, helpful things, for others at every opportunity? Isn’t that part of what life is all about? For me, yes. And probably why it’s truly tricky… Continue reading
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A work in progress
How would you describe yourself to someone who can’t see you? Beautiful inside and out. A couple of flaws, but I’m a work in progress, so comfortable with where I’m at. Funny. If I’d been asked that a couple of years ago, I wouldn’t have been so quick or confident to respond like that. But… Continue reading
The Second 50 