Tag Archives: Self-care

Time to Reflect

Posted on May 16, 2014 by Susan Ekins

“Alone time is when I distance myself from the voices of the world so I can hear my own.” – Oprah Winfrey Recently I had sinusitis and bronchitis. Congestion, coughing, and difficulty breathing made me lethargic, and I laid around, … Continue reading →

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Are you a Leader in Your Own Life?

Posted on April 3, 2014 by Susan Ekins

“Leadership is a series of behaviors rather than a role for heroes.” – Margaret Wheatley Are you a leader? Google this question and you’ll find articles and quizzes to help you determine the answer. But even if you are not … Continue reading →

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Benefiting From a Journal

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Susan Ekins

“We should write because humans are spiritual beings and writing is a powerful form of prayer and meditation, connecting us both to our own insights and to a higher and deeper level of inner guidance.” – Julia Cameron Since the … Continue reading →

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Letting Ourselves Be Pampered

Posted on November 22, 2013 by Susan Ekins

“I love to give gifts that pamper and indulge—and make a person feel really special.” – Oprah Winfrey My friend Tina was a busy mother of five, who worked part-time while working on her doctorate degree. She also made time … Continue reading →

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Leading Our Lives

Posted on October 5, 2013 by Susan Ekins

“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” – Mary Oliver I was taken aback when a friend asked if I’m retired. I said, “I’m not doing anything for pay but I … Continue reading →

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Assessing our Attitudes

Posted on September 2, 2013 by Susan Ekins

“Individuals need to be willing to face truth about their attitudes, behaviors, even what we want out of life.”  – Joyce Meyer A friend of mine, Joann, has always had a positive attitude. She volunteered at a nonprofit organization where … Continue reading →

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Do We Make the Most of Our Freedom?

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Susan Ekins

“To enjoy freedom we have to control ourselves.” – Virginia Woolf I recently had the opportunity to travel to Spain and France for a vacation. In Normandy, France, we visited the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial. Thousands of our U.S. … 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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