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Bird Rules: A Lighthearted Correlation Between Birds and Humans

  Today I'm sharing my post on Aabrazine. I love watching the birds outside my kitchen window, and they have actually taught me some things about life!   I hope this post delights you. And maybe you can take some time to watch the birds too.   Until next time, love and hugs, Passionista  … Continue reading Bird Rules: A Lighthearted Correlation Between Birds and Humans

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This is Your Brain. This is Your Brain in Love.

Can you imagine, and perhaps you really can, what it is like to experience that first, heart-exploding realization that someone actually loves you completely? Loves you without boundaries or restraint, regardless of your brokenness, emotional issues, and the truckloads of psychological stuff you carry with you? It is addictive to say the least.   Your… Continue reading This is Your Brain. This is Your Brain in Love.

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How Are You Shining?

Hello, friends! It's been a while, I know. I hope this finds you well and shining your light! I wanted to share with you my post on Abrazine.com. I will be guest-posting there bi-monthly on Mondays.  Click on over there and read my take on how to live our lives. And while you are there,… Continue reading How Are You Shining?

Inspiration

First You Must Trust Yourself

First you must trust yourself...if you can't, you may put too much weight on what others think or say.    Everything you need is inside you. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. You are enough. You are capable. You are fabulous. Your own mind and heart know. Truly. Just take the time to see and… Continue reading First You Must Trust Yourself

Inspiration

Why NOT Me?

You should never feel as if you are insignificant and undeserving. Dream that dream. Set those goals before you. Because, why shouldn't you reach them? You, as much as anyone you admire, deserve the chance to do what your heart desires. Yep, sometimes it takes a long time. And it's really, really tough. But that… Continue reading Why NOT Me?

Inspiration

Invisible Illness Week

To participate in Invisible Illness Week, my friend, Shai Ford, has written openly, emotionally, and with great vulnerability about what it is like to live with not one, but two, illnesses that are "invisible" to people, meaning their symptoms are not easily seen. I am sharing her post today because we need to be more… Continue reading Invisible Illness Week

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You’re Supposed To Be Afraid!

I just read an amazing post by Lori Fields of "Your Worthy Self". She is such an inspiration to me, and I love that we work together in the trenches to help women realize how amazing, worthy, creative, capable, and enough they are. She speaks of fear as that which helps us grow... "You no longer… Continue reading You’re Supposed To Be Afraid!

Words To Help

We Can’t Give More Than What We Are

Without giving ourselves compassion,  we can't be compassionate. When we judge ourselves harshly, we can't be accepting. If we feel that our lives lack, we can’t give generously. When we feel that we are not enough, we can't lift up and applaud others. When we take ourselves too seriously, we can’t enjoy life. If we don’t love… Continue reading We Can’t Give More Than What We Are

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Stop Trying To Get It Right

Today I read those words from Your Worthy Self and I wanted to stand up and cheer!   For so many, many years, actually for decades, I lived my life trying to get everything right. Typical "People Pleaser" right here.   The thing about living like that? It's exhausting. And depletes our joy. And we give… Continue reading Stop Trying To Get It Right

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Be So Good They Can’t Ignore You!

"Integrity" it the first word that came to mind when I saw this quote. And of course it applies to my business as well as my life. *be good towards people *be knowledgeable about your business *be great in how you teach and share (and do business) *be exceptionally dependable and trustworthy *be good at… Continue reading Be So Good They Can’t Ignore You!