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Does Gratitude Have a Place in Grief?

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We all know the feeling of being grateful when we get what we want. Our dream job, house, falling in love and so on. This is how we know gratitude, right? We were told from a young age, “When someone … Continue reading →

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Transforming Pain Into Beauty of Life

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Saying goodbye can be tough. Especially, when you’re left with joyful, loving memories. So, in the words of Dr. Seuss, I won’t be sad to have left Nicaragua, I’m just so happy and blessed to have known such a wonderful, … Continue reading →

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Do You Really Know Yourself?

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I recently ran into an old friend which I hadn’t seen in years. He just seemed to disappear and disconnect from everyone and we lost touch. At the time, I didn’t make much of it. The thing I remember most … Continue reading →

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Can We Completely Let Go Of Pain?

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They say that forgiveness is the most divine of all acts because it is one of the most difficult things to do or give to another human being. How can we forgive, or rather, why should we forgive someone who … Continue reading →

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Are Panic Attacks Controlling Your Life?

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A couple of weeks ago, during one of my Life Makeover Project workshops, Erica Stewart, a woman I knew from many years ago walked in. Actually, I realized I had only known her from the outside, six feet tall, blond, … Continue reading →

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Interview with Papa Jaime Jamarillo: The Secret to Living a Life with Passion

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Jaime Jaramillo , or Papa Jaime as he is better known in his country Colombia, is an example that one person can make a difference! Nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in 1990, he has devoted the last 40 years of … Continue reading →

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Dance: A Magical Journey to Freedom and Happiness

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It was a beautiful, sunny morning at the ranch. The children were playing quietly and the adults were going about their daily morning routine. The silence and tranquility that filled the house was interrupted by music and the clapping of … Continue reading →

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How Do You Control Your Attitude in the Face of Adversity?

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Sometimes the mirror shows us parts of ourselves that we are unwilling to accept. Ron tells about his realization to self awareness when he saw the person behind the face staring back at him. I slammed my fist on the … Continue reading →

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Interview with Eliana Tardio: Raising 2 kids with Down Syndrome and Finding Wonder in the World

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Eliana is the mom of two children both with Down syndrome. She is a public relations professional, a family resource specialist, a published author as well as a well known international bilingual blogger. Writing in English and Spanish to raise … Continue reading →

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Focus on Your Strengths and Live Your Passion

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So, why start by focusing on our strengths rather than our weaknesses? In the words of Albert Einstein: Everyone is a genius, but, if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole … Continue reading →

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