what2considerEvery year, March 8 quietly appears on the calendar as International Women’s Day. Some people mark it enthusiastically. Others vaguely remember it sometime around lunchtime when someone mentions flowers. Some celebrate it proudly, and some wonder what exactly they’re supposed to do with it. First, Consider the HistoryBefore the flowers and kind words, the day …
Read moreWith so many fitness trends competing for attention, it’s easy to forget that one of the most effective forms of exercise is also the simplest: walking. No fancy equipment, no steep learning curve – just movement. Yet the benefits of walking reach far beyond what most people expect. And what’s really great about it is …
Read moreThis is kind of a rough subject. We all talk about self-acceptance but rarely practice it. Why? Because it’s hard. Filtered Reality We are often told we’re not enough, from the time we were kids – “You should do better in school, look at how your friend is doing.“ And this continues as we grow …
Read moreWhen I first heard of meditation, it sounded impossible to me. How do I clear my mind of everything? I have to think of something; I cannot just go blank. But now that I understand it’s not about clearing your mind but being mindful, it makes much more sense. Meditation is a great way for …
Read moreI’m sure many of you smiled when you saw the title, because you know exactly what I’m talking about. Bob Ross. And Bob Ross put so many smiles on so many faces. Even though he’s not with us anymore, his joyful legacy continues to make us happy and teach us how to paint. His birthday …
Read moreI love this season. I love everything about it. The fiery red and the calming yellow in trees, the leaves covering sidewalks, the wind that carries them around, even the rain, and the serenity it brings. It won’t be long before we see the first change in colors.This is a changing season. Unlike spring, when …
Read moreOh yes, summer has finally arrived. 🙂 Whether you’ve been waiting for it the whole year long or are just realizing it’s that time of year, a summer mindset is a good thing.Why?There is something about the summer that says let it go, go crazy, be free. Who knows, maybe this is something that has …
Read moreAfter having a crazy first day, running around, trying to recreate “A Good Year”, we have decided to slow down for the rest of our trip, but still experience as much as possible. Next on our list was Pont du Gard. Even though not technically in Provence, but in the Occitanie region, it was something …
Read moreI’ve been wanting to visit Provence since… I don’t know any more, actually. I don’t think I even remember the time when I didn’t want to go. 🙂 And recently, I had my wish come true. My husband took me there for our tenth anniversary. And let me tell you, it was everything I expected …
Read moreOkay, so there is a lot to consider when it comes to happiness, but I think it would be best to take it easy and not overload. In the introduction, we mentioned how important it is to change our mindset (that is, if you’re not an optimist already, of course). I cannot stress enough how …
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