Oops, Your UGLY is Showing

(Or, perhaps, it is Your TRUTH that is showing.)The old folks would say, “the truth will always come out; just give it time”. Boy weren’t they right!Have you ever been in the presence of someone who is a “know-it-all”? Perhaps they really possess expert level knowledge or education, but the way they deliver that information makes their presence repulsive.They are…

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Is your Sweet Love Hangover wrecking your life (and no I don’t mean with coffee)?

Love is a wonderful thing. Love perks you up, makes you smile and gives you a reason to give your all. Simultaneously, love can be deadly.What was once so enticing and enjoyable, may no longer hit the spot.What was once so good to you, may be what causes the end of you.Sometimes one encounter is all it takes to warp…

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9-11 What have you survived?

As we look at the amount of damage caused by hurricanes and storms in the past few weeks, it's so hard to believe that just 16 years ago 9-11 happened. This fact only proves the following: "I will lie down and fall asleep in peace because you alone, LORD, let me live in safety" (Psalm 4:8). Yesterday was World Suicide Prevention Day.…

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Are you Really Prepared for the Storm?

By the time I post this, I will be up in the friendly skies. This entire week's weather forecast has Illustrated a truth of my life. Regardless of what storm is raging, you don't have to fear if you know the one that controls the storm.​ No one desires a storm: the word alone has a negative connotation. The reality is…

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Don’t You Dare Minimize Your Shine because of the Insecurities of Others!

I could say I don’t know where this ideology comes from, but I would be lying. Like so many things in our lives, our upbringing is often to blame.Any of the following sound familiar? Don’t brag/boast; people might think you’re arrogant. Don’t talk to___________ about your new ____________ ; he/she will be jealous because they don’t have __________. Leave the…

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5 Reasons Why It’s Okay to Dive into the Deep End of Life

I admit it: at times I can be overzealous. I am typically an All or Nothing person; I either fully commit or I leave it alone. I share the following experience with you to give you the push you need to achieve the next level of success in your life.I was so excited to hear that my former Aqua Zumba teacher was subbing at…

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3 Things Not To Do After Any Crisis (or in the midst of one)

The recent tragedy and events in Charlottesville, Virginia are so disheartening. As history has shown, the thoughtless actions of a few can have life threatening altering effects on others. However, this is far from over and the worse is yet to occur. If the truth be told, we should have seen this coming.I refuse to give any additional airplay to…

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Fear of the Unknown

If you suffer from Fear of the Unknown, you must be a perfectionist and control freak like me. Shhhh, it’s our secret: at least give me credit for making some progress.We are funny creatures. We did not create ourselves or the universe, but we still believe that we are supposed to KNOW IT ALL. But here is the problem: We…

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Fear of Hurting the Ones You Love

If you’re over age 30, the above is often a fear when making career and life decisions. With age, we often lose our fearlessness and give more weight to how our actions affect those we love. While this is an important consideration, we often take it too far.Every decision you make to better your life and pursue your dreams, is not…

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Is a Lack of Clarity Sabotaging You?

I once heard it said that pornography is a difficult thing to define in the legal system. “You know it when you see it, but legally defining it is complicated”. I can see the difficulty in this regards, but the opposite is true when it comes to the demands of life.​“Demands of life?” You might ask. Yes, no one should live…

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