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Author Archives: Susan Ekins
The Sound of Music
“Music acts like a magic key, to which the most tightly closed heart opens.” ― Maria von Trapp What is it about music that can affect us so strongly? My husband and I recently enjoyed the musical Singin’ in the … Continue reading
Posted in Inspiration, Music, positive-thinking
Tagged Inspiration, Music, positive-thinking
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Guest Post: “5 Inspiring Things to Do Today”
I am grateful to David of 5thingstodotoday for publishing my post, “Be a Leader in Your Own Life – 5 Inspiring Things To Do Today”. Please check it out here: One of my 5 suggestions was to go out, find … Continue reading
Dealing with the Doldrums
“Growth is an erratic forward movement: two steps forward, one step back. Remember that and be very gentle with yourself.” – Julia Cameron Do you ever struggle with a bad mood? We often hear about positive thinking, but when we’re … Continue reading
Beautiful Blogger Award
I am grateful that Women Making Strides has received the Beautiful Blogger Award after being nominated by Shirley Sorbello. This award honors sites that inspire. Thank you, Shirley! As a new blogger, I am encouraged when people like you appreciate my … Continue reading
Accepting Challenges With Faith: Julie Stroud
“2007 and 2008 were the most challenging years of my life. I began 2007 by trying to figure out what was wrong with my husband Steve. He was deteriorating before my eyes. In March, we received his diagnosis—multiple myeloma, which … Continue reading
Posted in Challenges, Christian, faith, God, Healthy living, Inspiration, Parenting, positive-thinking, Proactive, self-care
Tagged Challenges, Christian, faith, God, Healthy-living, Inspiration, Parenting, positive-thinking, Proactive, Self-care
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One Lovely Blog Award
Many thanks to Sharla Shults, Catnip of Life, for the One Lovely Blog Award, which has been given to Women Making Strides. Catnip of Life is another lovely blog that captures the best moments in life in both words and … Continue reading
Entering the Race
“My doctor told me I would never walk again. My mother told me I would. I believed my mother.” – Wilma Rudolph, first American woman runner to win three gold medals at a single Olympics In July, I hesitantly entered … Continue reading
Posted in Inspiration, Motivation, Running, Women
Tagged Inspiration, Motivation, running, Women
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Eyes of Faith
“A positive attitude is something everyone can work on, and everyone can learn how to employ it.” – Joan Lunden In March, I lost my job on the very day that my Mom’s health took a turn for the worse. … Continue reading
Posted in Attitude, caregiving, faith, Gratitude, Job loss, positive-thinking, Stress
Tagged Attitude, Caregiving, faith, Gratitude, Job loss, positive-thinking, Stress
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Reaching for More
“The triumph can’t be had without the struggle.” – Wilma Rudolph, Olympic runner My family and I went into Chicago for a weekend recently and I was inspired to improve my fitness. Even though I’ve been walking 15 minutes or … Continue reading
Take A Step Forward
“If you want to live a meaningful life that also makes a difference in the lives of others, you need to make a difference in your own life first.” – Cheryl Richardson I’m not the best example for self-care. After … Continue reading
Posted in Body, mind, spirit, Cheryl Richardson, Healthy living, self-care, Weight, wellness, Women
Tagged Body, mind, spirit, Cheryl Richardson, Healthy-living, Self-care, Weight, wellness, Women
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