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Photo: wikimedia By Crabby McSlacker My latest folly: I’m trying to learn a new language. Spanish! Which among other uses, might come in handy for a pair of snowbirds always on the lookout for warmer climates to flee to during winters. But I did not study Spanish in school, or …

        “This is very urgent business, ladies and gentlemen, I beseech you: resist it while you still can and before the right to complain is taken away from you, which is the next thing. You will be told, you can’t complain – because you’re Islamophobic. The term …

“Comparison is the thief of joy.” ~Theodore Roosevelt

If you are suffering from the painful sting of envy, know that you are not alone. I was there too, for a very long time. Envy can be a crippling emotion. For …

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Today’s the day! I’m thrilled to announce that Tiny Buddha’s Gratitude Journal is now available for purchase, and if you order today, you can still get the three free bonus gifts.

I decided to create this gratitude journal/coloring book, with …

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I retired but was not tired and  that’s a good thing because I needed to “start all over.”  We will be

“To create more positive results in your life, replace ‘if only’ with ‘next time’.” ~Celestine Chua

Most of us start each year with good intentions. We have a list of things we’re going to start or stop doing. The year …

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Early on, when I was vegetarian but not cooking for myself, I found frozen veg burgers to be my friend. Were they wonderful? No. Were they easy? Yes- especially for a busy college student. I found that beyond burgers, I could crumble the burgers on a salad or grain bowl with ease. This was a [...]

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Inherited Trauma If you have fears or challenges that you cannot explain they may not be yours. They may stem

    Anyone who has taken a high altitude, commercial overseas plane flight, have seen the sun appear under the clouds at a high altitude. How can anybody in their right minds believe that the sun is located 93 million miles away, who have been eyewitnesses to this phenomenon? It …

Of all the cookbooks I’m sharing this summer, Love Real Food is one of the books I am most excited about. I’ve known Kathryne (aka Cookie + Kate) for years- she was one of the first bloggers I connected with, primarily because our styles of cooking were similar. It’s been exciting to watch her grow [...]

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Notice the change that takes place within yourself when you take time to appreciate people and things that enrich your life. Before you start, notice how you feel, your energy level, your "mood of the day." When you finish notice those things again and realize the change that has happened.