Tag Archives: spiritual

Time for a Pep Talk

Posted on March 15, 2020 by Susan Ekins

“You don’t need anyone else to empower you; you can empower yourself. Whether it’s a pep talk or putting on a good shade of lipstick, whatever you need to do, do it, but be yourself.” – Ayesha Curry Last Saturday, … Continue reading →

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Thriving . . . Not Just Surviving: Rachell Kitchen

Posted on January 26, 2020 by Susan Ekins

“You either walk inside your story and own it or you stand outside your story and hustle for your worthiness.” – Brené Brown Rachell Kitchen has faced significant trauma in her life, more than most people. She has not only … Continue reading →

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Thoughts of Lofty Heights

Posted on April 30, 2016 by Susan Ekins

“I would recommend that you keep your feet on the ground and your thoughts at lofty heights, so that you may attract only good.” – Peace Pilgrim “When you come into this world your jobs in the divine plan are … Continue reading →

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Making a Sanctuary

Posted on March 3, 2015 by Susan Ekins

“If we could make our house a home, and then make it a sanctuary, I think we could truly find paradise on Earth.”  – Alexandra Stoddard I always enjoy the opportunity to tour lovely homes. Every year I go on … Continue reading →

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Friends of All Ages

Posted on February 25, 2014 by Susan Ekins

“If we all understood we can learn from both older and younger people, then we’d have a better world.” – Adora Svitak When my friend Tina went through chemotherapy for breast cancer some years ago, her experience deepened the friendship … Continue reading →

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Life is an Adventure: Ann

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Susan Ekins

“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 →

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