PART 1 ARTICLE 19 AUDIO FILE IN FOOTER ♫ This song has always been a favorite of mine, with lyrics that capture how a simple smile can transform everything. Artists like Nat King Cole have sung about this powerful facial expression, showing us that a smile is more than just a gesture — it’s a…
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PART 1 ARTICLE 18 AUDIO FILE IN FOOTER ♫ From the moment I leave my house and set out on Route 6, a unique excitement floods my body, mind, and soul. This journey to Provincetown (affectionately known as Ptown) holds profound meaning for me, an anchor of joy and belonging. The long drive along Route…
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PART 1 ARTICLE 17 AUDIO FILE IN FOOTER ♫ In a previous post, *Longing to Return to What Never Was*, I explored the complex journey of seeking unconditional love within our family of origin, a search that often brings sadness when we cling too tightly to this ideal. Today, I want to expand this concept…
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PART 1 ARTICLE 16 AUDIO FILE IN FOOTER ♫ Much like the food pyramid, I’ve devised a “life pyramid” to encompass essential elements: air, water, food, love, purpose, meaning and fun. Why does fun rank so highly on my list? Because it directly impacts our mental and emotional health, making life easier and more joyful.…
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PART 1 ARTICLE 15 AUDIO FILE IN FOOTER ♫ Amid a diagnosis of autoimmune disease—an unexpected complication tied to the lingering impacts of COVID 19 — I find myself drawn to the memory of a hauntingly beautiful blue cave in Croatia. Unclear as to what I might discover on this mysterious journey, I have concerns,…
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PART 1 ARTICLE 14 AUDIO FILE IN FOOTER ♫ When life hands us a profound loss — be it illness, divorce, death, or the suffering of a loved one — we can find ourselves feeling completely unmoored. This is not like getting lost on a familiar route; it’s as if our entire world has been…
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PART 1 ARTICLE 13 AUDIO FILE IN FOOTER ♫ For three days, I have struggled to find the right words following the funeral of Lindsey, the 30-year-old daughter of my dear friend, Jen. Lindsey’s death from breast cancer has left Jen bearing an unimaginable grief — the loss of her baby girl. Breast cancer is…
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PART 1 ARTICLE 12 AUDIO FILE IN FOOTER ♫ As Ben and Gerri nap on my lap after a long dog day, I wonder: What are their thoughts? What do they dream about? Do they know their sacred life’s purpose? Reverie gently blends into a dream as I, too, drift off… Ben speaks first, “I…
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PART 1 ARTICLE 11 AUDIO FILE IN FOOTER ♫ No, I will not be channeling my inner Robert Frost, though, God knows, it may well morph into some flowery poetic expression by the time I finish. Today, I’m reflecting on those countless moments when I’ve missed my destination exit, only to find myself headed to…
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PART 1 ARTICLE 10 AUDIO FILE IN FOOTER ♫ I hope this piece evokes memories of someone who offered you unconditional love, a true friend who became a hero in your life, shaping who you are today. Reflecting on such a person fills the heart with peace and affirms the incredible healing power of human…
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