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Tag: Journey Into Happiness
A Balance to Selfishness
Someone recently asked me about how to find a balance between selfishness and selflessness. I thought this was an amazing question, so I decided to really think about it and dig deeper. Naturally, I turned to the Dalai Lama’s wisdom for advice, as this… Continue Reading “A Balance to Selfishness”
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Self-Love
I have had a lot of people tell me lately that they think self-love is the most important factor when trying to improve their lives and be happy. I couldn’t agree more with this! But it is easy to say self-love is important and… Continue Reading “Self-Love”
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Abuse
Today I am going to talk about something that I have avoided for a long time. I haven’t wanted to talk about it because of the shame that comes with it and the worry of what the person involved will think. The last thing… Continue Reading “Abuse”
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When I Lost My Older Sister
Damn it, what a year. I didn’t sleep. I didn’t want to eat. I didn’t feel a damn thing. I remember driving down country roads with my boyfriend (now husband), just looking out in silence. I didn’t care about any of it. I was… Continue Reading “When I Lost My Older Sister”
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Stop Being So Hard On Yourself
If you’re like me, you are super hard on yourself. You always want to be the best, do your best – and the truth is that it’s impossible to be perfect. When we aren’t perfect, it’s easy to beat ourselves up about things. But… Continue Reading “Stop Being So Hard On Yourself”
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Dealing with Disloyalty
Let’s talk about disloyalty. Is there someone around you that has been “shady,” lied to you, or maybe a person that was what they call “a wolf in sheep’s clothing” (hiding something from you, while masquerading as a loyal person)? This is the individual… Continue Reading “Dealing with Disloyalty”
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An Open Letter: Why We are Moving to Spain
Almost everyone at this point in my life knows I’m moving to Spain. I’ve received a lot of questions on the move. Why? What will you be doing? Aren’t you scared? Here’s the skinny… Estes park is a great town. It has some of… Continue Reading “An Open Letter: Why We are Moving to Spain”
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On Those That Don’t Support Your Progress
As I’ve written more on the subject of happiness, I’ve gotten to chat with a few folks on their own journeys – as well as receive criticism regarding my views and personal experience. It’s been incredible to discover so many people that are also… Continue Reading “On Those That Don’t Support Your Progress”
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Taking Ownership of Your Life
*Please Note: This is not meant to address a serious mental illness. If you or someone you know is suffering from a serious illness, please contact a health provider to seek help. * Not too long ago, I was in a bit of a… Continue Reading “Taking Ownership of Your Life”
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The Social Media Blues
Let’s talk about social media. We’ve all gotten what I call “the social media blues.” It’s that thing where you start feeling down or upset about your life, simply from looking at a news feed too long. Platforms like Instagram and Facebook are great… Continue Reading “The Social Media Blues”
