Tag Archives: exercise

My Way

Posted on February 27, 2018 by Susan Ekins

“I know what’s best for me, and I want to do things my way. So, now I listen to my inner voice and my heart – and that’s how I make my decisions.” – Nina Hagen It happened again. I … Continue reading →

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Aging Gracefully

Posted on November 30, 2017 by Susan Ekins

“You have to truly grasp that everybody ages. Everybody dies. There is no turning back the clock. So the question in life becomes: What are you going to do while you’re here?” – Goldie Hawn My family ran our annual … Continue reading →

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Still Unwritten

Posted on February 25, 2017 by Susan Ekins

“Today is where your book begins, the rest is still unwritten.” – Natasha Bedingfield Some years ago, I faced a milestone birthday. I thought, “If I’m ever going to get my teeth straightened, now is the time. It is less … Continue reading →

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Choosing Our Role Models

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Susan Ekins

“I think the best role models for women are people who are fruitfully and confidently themselves, who bring light into the world.” – Meryl Streep Our parents teach us how to live, and often we follow their example. In some … Continue reading →

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Overcoming Inertia

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Susan Ekins

“All that is necessary to break the spell of inertia and frustration is to act as if it were impossible to fail.” – Dorothea Brande I’ve been struggling with inertia lately in the areas of fitness, blogging, and writing in … Continue reading →

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Too Comfortable?

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Susan Ekins

“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 →

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