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01/09/2014 00:01

It is What it is

Is there such a thing as being too relatable?  How much does it backfire when someone tries just a little or really even a whole lot to tell us that they can totally relate to what we are going through?  Understanding & that “me too” feeling is amazing yet that thing beyond can be a...

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25/08/2014 00:07

You Be You & I Will Be Me

How great is it that there are countless mentors, inspirational people, role models & people that we admire!  There may be aspects of the behaviours of some of these people that we may choose to emulate.  Are there times where you find yourself asking yourself if there is something...

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18/08/2014 01:03

Either a Prison or a Beautiful Haven

Have you noticed that there are shining examples of both visible & “invisible” heroes that received the honour of becoming inspirations to millions of people through climbing profound obstacles?  Have you also had the experience of being in the company of people who choose to find flaws in...

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11/08/2014 23:23

Spun Out With the Salt

What did some of your very first friends teach you about life that you have taken along for your whole life’s journey?  Was your first friend a family member or someone else?  Did he or she teach you something by word alone or with action too?  To share with you, one of my first...

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04/08/2014 10:08

Inside Out Mystery

Are there quotes or messages that especially fit for you?  I love quotes & uplifting messages & subscribe to several sources for these gems daily.  Don’t you find that it is the easiest thing in the world to wake up in a certain mood with or without a reason that is obvious &...

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28/07/2014 11:54

High Maintenance Diva vs Martyrs

Life can be a balancing act in many ways don’t you find?  It is very likely safe to say that is true for most people whether they are living with type 1 or another “365” health challenge or in perfect health.  We each have 24 beautiful hours each day to live & hopefully reach out in a...

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21/07/2014 10:49

The Best of Humanity

Are you on the lookout for being present & ready to catch someone doing something right?  Do you find that often times human nature tends to notice the negatives versus the positives unless we retrain our brains?  It seems pretty easy to notice things that peeve us off yet do we focus...

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14/07/2014 10:19

Taking it Lightly

Do you find that in life at times we get to a point where we need to take a conscious break from too much heaviness?  Other times, we may automatically give ourselves a break.  These breaks could be in the form of changing our environment temporarily.  We may choose to take a short...

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07/07/2014 10:22

Clouds, Clearing & Finding a Way to Carry Our Own Lanterns

Do you lift weights?  If you have diabetes or another “365” health challenge I would suggest that we do.  We may not be lifting the traditional weights found in gyms.  And I have found that “lifting the weights” of type 1 & other ongoing illnesses have helped me to become a...

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30/06/2014 10:06

Choppy Waters, Reflections & Lighthouses

Recently, I read a quote that essentially said that we are unable to clearly see our reflection in choppy water.  It did not take long to translate that statement to life.  Whether we live with type 1 or another “365” health challenge, or enjoy what would appear to be perfect health,...

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