Stress LESS through Mindful Living®
We have been involved in animal rescue for many years. Sometimes we have as many as 20 dogs at our farm. Last week it was rainy so I had 12 of the dogs in the house. Well needless to say there were many potty accidents during the day. I went through many rolls of paper…
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It is almost time. The first Saturday in May is about to arrive for the Kentucky Derby, which first ran in 1875. It is one of the most revered traditions in U.S. history. There are mint juleps, beautiful hats, roses and all the fanfare, but at the center of it all is the beloved sacred…
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Taking small eco-friendly help save the planet, but looking at the bigger picture can save you money. According to Harris Interactive, more Americans are finding a way to improve their home’s energy efficiency such as turning off unnecessary lights (84 percent). If you too want to save money and the environment, maybe you should try…
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I offer this as an examination and introspection of yourself, the people around you and the community. The greatest challenge we face on earth is our long term survival. We have not been aware and, thus, have created the demise of our planet and ourselves by living mindlessly. This is the mysterious challenging destiny that…
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In spirituality, we read much about authenticity and integrity, but I’m not always sure we have a clear understanding of these terms. Some folks have told me they believe these words refer to being honest and true to themselves, but I most often feel that they are speaking about their ego-self rather than the true…
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Here at Oak Haven, the garden vegetables have been canned and frozen for this year and the garden has been plowed under, signaling the end of growing season. The leaves are beginning to change from their deep velvet green of summer to their various colors of fall. We are about to wean our foals from…
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Three dresses? A six-foot cake? Treasure-filled guest favors? Your own wedding celebration may not be as extravagant, but there is plenty to learn from Kim’s all-out, beautiful, wedding weekend. If you’re planning your own nuptials or know someone who is, here are take aways from Kim’s wedding celebration! Check how long you are allowed to…
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Help Your Local Animal Shelter! I live in a county in North Georgia where the county manages the animal shelter, Habersham County Local Animal Shelter. This shelter has no money in the budget for food, medicine, transport, or spay and neuter programs for these animals. We have a private 501 C 3 charitable organization that…
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The nuclear plant at Fukushima Japan is still a real threat and the damage from radiation is still unknown. Many workers are still at the nuclear plant but many Japanese seniors have volunteered to work at the plant and sacrifice their lives for the younger people. They are true mindful heroes serving as the suicide corp. These elders…
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What in the world is going on with men acting bad these days? Dominique Strauss- Kahn, the IMF head faces charges of rape and sexual abuse. Arnold Schwarzenegger not only fathered his housekeeper’s child but was also well known in Hollywood as an “octopus,” because he couldn’t keep his hands off women. Then, of course, we can…
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