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Monday, January 11, 2010

As visitors came to see me when I was in bed, my friends would start to talk about their significant experiences, and then they’d interrupt themselves saying, “I’m here to listen to you! You don’t want me to do all the talking!” On the contrary! I was so sick of thinking about Multiple Sclerosis, I [...]

We All Need To Belong (The The Recipe for a Healthy Self-Esteem Part One)

Saturday, November 28, 2009

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Like a favored recipe, the making and maintaining of a healthy self-esteem start with the right fresh ingredients lovingly prepared. Here’s a recipe that we all need to add to our lives and enjoy often: Recipe for a Healthy Self-Esteem: Start with one part connection Liberally sprinkle with large doses of unique identity Season with [...]

How to Grow Creativity

Thursday, November 19, 2009

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“I don’t have a creative bone in my body!” Ever had that thought? If so, you’re not alone. Even professional artists struggle with their creative ability from time to time. What might surprise you, however, is that studies show that a person’s self-esteem is connected to their creativity. Yep, here we go again—we have to [...]

GIGO (Good In, Good Out)

Monday, November 9, 2009

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Emily, a young girl with above average intelligence, learns quickly and easily understands difficult concepts older children struggle with. In spite of her intelligence, Emily comes from an unstable home. Her father drinks too much and often erupts into violent screaming rampages, telling Emily she’s stupid and lazy. Sara, one of Emily’s classmates, works hard for [...]

The Superior Intelligence of Dogs

Sunday, November 8, 2009

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You may have heard the funny little adage: I wish I were the person my dog believes I am. Dog owners read that and smile. Ah, yes—unconditional love lavished upon us regardless of our faults. It doesn’t matter if we’re fat or old or forgot to make snacks for our children’s youth function. We are [...]

Speed Bump

Sunday, October 18, 2009

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I spent my life blazing down the road…never slowing down even around the curves~As early as I can remember, (probably as a result of watching Bambi as a kid), I was wanting to save the animals. I didn’t want to cage them, wear them, or eat them. (OK, I did have a guinea pig [...]

I Used To Be a Liar!

Friday, October 16, 2009

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I mean it, I was good at telling lies. My mom tried to teach me differently, but every time it was convenient, it would just slip out. You know, when I forgot to call someone and I saw her, I’d say, “I tried to get a hold of you!” Or when someone wanted to hang [...]

Learning to Walk Again

Friday, October 16, 2009

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Thursday, October 1, 2009 I’ve made the decision! The MS is in remission, the only thing holding me back from walking is ME! I’ve always said that if the disease was stopped, I’d be able to re-learn to walk. Now, I’ll prove it! I will continue to eat a predominantly alkaline [...]