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Happiness is a Slippery Fish

Fish jumping out of the sea.

Guest post by my son, Dan Oig Allow me to explain, because meditation is really the practice of letting go. Whether the problem be financial struggles, relationship turmoil, or existential dread – meditation first allows us to distance ourselves from whatever issue is troubling us, …

Brenda knitting while Diego sleeps in his nest.

Why I Consider Knitting Self-Care

Knitting has a way of slowing everything down and resetting life for just a while. The world is loud and overwhelming much of the time. By the time you get home from work, after having stopped off for groceries, you’re ready for bed. But you …

a pile of burning books in the street

The War on Words: Will it End in Silence?

Originally posted on Medium.com on February 26, 2024 The world has declared war on words, and writers need to stand against it. Where does it stop? Will there even be any words left if we allow this “newspeak” to continue? I have written about words …

What's Love Got to Do With It?

What’s Love Got to Do With It?

Today my first guest appearance on Serious Laughs Podcast was released. I can’t tell you how excited I am to be a guest of the amazing ladies who run this hilarious, hard-hitting podcast. Thank you, Sheri and Molly! I know you’ll love it too! I met Sheri through Medium.com …

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Fear is a Creativity Killer

Maybe what you fear is yourself. Many would-be writers have said, “I want to write, but I’m afraid.” What is it about these words that are so terrifying? These are my thoughts on the topic, coming from a writer and author who completely understands the …

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Is the Sun Bad for You?

I live in a country where it’s difficult to avoid the sun. We’ve been told for at least several generations now that the sun is bad for us and that we should avoid it or use sunscreen to protect our skin. How is it that …

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How to Beat Fatigue

Do you feel like you are constantly battling fatigue? If so, you’re not alone. This is one of the main complaints I hear when I set up a consultation with someone. They want to know how to increase their energy. I remember always being tired …