goal setting
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Your Brain is Like a Hula-Hoop
Happy brains are like hula-hoops. The last few weeks I’ve been reading research articles by really smart people on how our emotional health impacts our physical health. I won’t quote all the studies but the gist is that happy brains build happier bodies and happy bodies build a happier brain. It’s like a hula-hoop. You… Continue reading
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Wonder Women: Meet Josefina
Josefina loved music. As a child, she imagined that she could play the piano. Whenever she had a chance to sneak away at Church or at a friend’s house she would pluck out notes on their piano. Josefina’s family did not have extra money for lessons, but that did not stop her. She studied… Continue reading
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Magic Tricks
The Accountant is pretty proud of himself. He has learned how to do a magic trick. He can make the cup stay on his hand. Our dinner guests were very impressed. Of course, they only saw the final trick. I observed all the cups that fell to the ground on the way to learning how… Continue reading
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I can do anything at eleven o’clock at night
About a month ago, I got a brilliant idea. It sounded so easy. I’d make an app and every one would pay me a dollar to put it on their phones. I only had to get a million people to buy it and then I would be financially set for life. I identified two challenges… Continue reading
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Wonder Women: Meet Doeshann
Have you ever met a cheerleader? I have. Her name is Doeshann. Doeshann loves life. She likes making people laugh. Doeshann finds and creates opportunities to have fun. She recently completed a 5K mud zombie race with her friends. For the last 14 years, Doeshann has enthusiastically volunteered one week each summer as an adult… Continue reading
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Wonder Women: Meet Alie
Have you ever met a magician? I have. Her name is Alie. Today’s Wonder Women took difficult life circumstances and with the magic of grit, faith and hope turned those challenges into an opportunity for growth. Alie’s child Chris was born with several rare cognitive and physical disorders. She wished she could talk to other… Continue reading
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Lent
The idea of Lent has always intrigued me. I remember seeing friends at school give up chocolate for the 40 days before Easter. Last year, I did some research on Lent. It is so much more than just not eating your favorite treat. It is a time to rededicate your life. I have… Continue reading