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Author Archives: Susan Ekins
Keep the Faith
“If you are losing faith in human nature, go out and watch a marathon.” – Kathrine Switzer The longest race that I have ever run was 10 miles and took place several years ago. I was in better shape back … Continue reading
Posted in faith, Inspiration, positive-thinking, Running, Support
Tagged faith, Inspiration, positive-thinking, running, Support
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Too Comfortable?
“Winter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth, for the touch of a friendly hand and for a talk beside the fire: it is the time for home.” ― Edith Sitwell We all have our comforts – … Continue reading
Posted in exercise, Leading Ourselves, Motivation, Proactive, Sedentary, self-care, Weight, wellness
Tagged exercise, Leading Ourselves, Motivation, Proactive, Sedentary, Self-care, Weight, wellness
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Using Our Talents
“As simple as it sounds, we all must try to be the best person we can: by making the best choices, by making the most of the talents we’ve been given.” – Mary Lou Retton I think of a talented … Continue reading
Posted in Empowerment, Inspiration, Leading Ourselves, Motivation, Proactive, Talent
Tagged Empowerment, Inspiration, Leading Ourselves, Motivation, Proactive, Talent
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Life is an Adventure: Ann
“Let go of your baggage so you can see how far you can fly.” – Ann Ann is one of my role models. She exercises, eats healthy food, takes steps to improve herself, and enjoys hiking in mountains. But she … Continue reading
Posted in Body, mind, spirit, Challenges, Empowerment, Encouragement, Gratitude, Healthy living, Inspiration, Job loss, Leading Ourselves, Motivation, positive-thinking, Proactive, self-care, Self-compassion, Stress, Weight, wellness, Women
Tagged Body, mind, spirit, Challenges, Empowerment, encouragement, Gratitude, Healthy-living, Inspiration, Job loss, Leading Ourselves, Motivation, positive-thinking, Proactive, Self-care, self-compassion, spiritual, Stress, Weight, wellness, Women
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Valentine’s Day Love to You
Today, know that you are loved, and love yourself. Happy Valentine’s Day.
Good Times, Bad Times
“I’ve always felt that life is a novel, and part of it is written for you, and part of it is written by you. It’s up to you to write the ending, ultimately. I’ve had some tremendous adventures, good and … Continue reading
Posted in Bad days, Encouragement, God, journaling, positive-thinking, self-care, Self-compassion
Tagged Bad days, encouragement, God, journaling, positive-thinking, Self-care, self-compassion
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Better Than a New Year
“How noble and good everyone could be if, every evening before falling asleep, they were to recall to their minds the events of the whole day and consider exactly what has been good and bad. Then without realizing it, you … Continue reading
Posted in Holidays, Inspiration, Self-compassion
Tagged Holidays, Inspiration, self-compassion
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Blog of the Year 2012
“So never lose an opportunity of urging a practical beginning, however small, for it is wonderful how often in such matters the mustard-seed germinates and roots itself.” ― Florence Nightingale When I first started writing Women Making Strides, I wondered … Continue reading
A Christmas Wish
“We need to find God, and he cannot be found in noise and restlessness. God is the friend of silence. See how nature – trees, flowers, grass – grows in silence; see the stars, the moon and the sun, how … Continue reading
Posted in Christian, Empowerment, Gratitude, Holidays
Tagged Christian, Empowerment, Gratitude, Holidays
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Emerge Into the Light
“Faith is the strength by which a shattered world shall emerge into the light.” – Helen Keller We in the United States are still reeling in the wake of the senseless shooting spree by a Connecticut gunman who killed his … Continue reading
Posted in Bad days, Body, mind, spirit, Empowerment, faith, God, Proactive
Tagged Bad days, Body, mind, spirit, Empowerment, faith, God, Proactive
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