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30 Days of Peace: A Personal Challenge
By Evelyn On May 15, 2012 · Leave a Comment · In Daily Ramblings, General Information, Life Lessons, Observations, Personal Development, Spirituality, Uncategorized
As a single mom who is raising three daughters my life can be challenging at times, but mostly it’s a joy. I have successfully raised one child. She has graduated from college, moved out and has two jobs. Because my girls are spaced so many years apart, the two younger girls [...]
Since this is a personal blog, I hope you’ll indulge me on this post, which will get quite personal but only because I think what I have to say might help to free some people from the bondage of living for the acceptance and approval of others.
I am a light worker, and I have [...]
I am reading Julia Cameron’s, Walking in This World: The Practical Art of Creativity. In the ‘Suggested Reading’ section in the back, she recommends a book called, Becoming a Writer, by Dorthea Brande. Cameron refers to this book as, “The best book on writing I’ve ever found.” On that referral alone I went [...]
In 2006 I proudly completed the NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) challenge, which entails writing a 50,000 word novel in the 30 days of the month of November. So, I’ve been holding on to this uncompleted novel-in-progress for the past almost six years now. I read it out loud to my man over the course [...]
Cultivating Focus and Mastering the Power of Concentration
By Evelyn On February 23, 2012 · Leave a Comment · In General Information, Life Lessons, Meditation, Personal Development, Uncategorized
When I was a child just starting to learn to read, my mother, who at the time was studying for her degree in child development, discovered that I had ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder), which makes it challenging for me to focus in on one thing at a time. I had a lightning fast [...]
Review: Ten Zen Seconds By Dr. Eric Maisel
By Evelyn On February 1, 2012 · 1 Comment · In Book Reviews, Meditation, Personal Development, Spirituality
Whenever I talk about all of the positive benefits I have received in my life because of my meditation practice, most people’s first response is that they don’t have time to meditate. I believe that thought comes from the mistaken idea that in order to meditate you’ve got to get away to a [...]
Sending My Love: Celebrating the Spirit of Giving and Receiving
By Evelyn On December 20, 2011 · Leave a Comment · In Daily Ramblings, General Information, Life Lessons, Observations, Personal Development, Spirituality
“For it is in giving that we receive.” –St. Francis of Assissi
I have a dear friend who is sick in the hospital and will, most likely, remain there through the holidays. I will not be able to see her in person, but we’ve talked on the phone, and [...]
10 Questions to End 2011 on Purpose
By Evelyn On December 12, 2011 · Leave a Comment · In Daily Ramblings, General Information, Life Lessons, Observations, Personal Development, Spirituality, Uncategorized
This morning I got up and baked some raisin scones in my new kitchen and I felt overcome by a feeling of gratitude. I’m loving my new life, and as I reflect back on the past yea bb&t ach department
r and all of the changes it has brought I am [...]
e-Reader Fans Can Now Share and Discuss Their Highlighted Passages
By Evelyn On October 26, 2011 · 1 Comment · In Daily Ramblings, General Information, Observations, Writing
I have sheepishply become quite a Kindle ebook addict. While I still love the feel of holding a traditional book in my hands, I have found that almost all of the books that I have purchased this year have been on my Kindle iPhone app. I can read them on my found moments [...]
Embracing Contentment Yet Still Striving Towards My Dreams
By Evelyn On October 21, 2011 · Leave a Comment · In Daily Ramblings, General Information, Life Lessons, Observations, Personal Development, Spirituality
Man’s happiness really lies in contentment.–Mohandas Gandhi
When you live in a culture of conspicuous consumption contentment can be an elusive thing. But this morning when I awakened, washed my face, got dressed and tied my walking shoes for my pre-dawn power walk I was filled with contentment. I am a woman [...]
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