As the one-year anniversary of my mom’s passing approaches this September, I reflect on those moments from last year. I’ve learned some valuable lessons from the passing of my mother and the days that followed. I’m no stranger to grief. My dad passed away when I was 16, and I lost both my older brothers … More My Personal Experience With Grief
Giving birth to a child makes you a mother. But, just giving birth does not make you a mom. What does it take to be a mom? Not a mother, but a mom. A mom is not defined by a woman and her child. Moms come in a beautiful array of people who love their children or, children life has … More Mom, You’re Doing Just Fine
I’ve heard many times that life is a journey and it’s not all about the journey, but the destination. I see much truth in this. However, I believe life, the human experience, is more of an adventure. The moment we are born our adventure begins. We go on journeys during our great adventure. A journey … More A Life of Adventure
7 Benefits and Uses of CBD Oil (Plus Side Effects) Written by Jillian Kubala, MS, RDon February 26, 2018 Cannabidiol is a popular natural remedy used for many common ailments. Better known as CBD, it is one of the 104 chemical compounds known as cannabinoids found in the cannabis or marijuana plant, Cannabis sativa (1). … More 7 Benefits & Uses for CBD Oil
Industrial hemp can change our world and our resources! The article below was published on USHemp Wholesale’s website. 2018 Farm Bill: The End to Hemp Prohibition Today, December 20th, 2018, President Trump signed the 2018 Farm Bill, not a new piece of legislature, but an important one for multiple industries. Most important: the hemp industry. … More 2018 Farm Bill: The End to Hemp Prohibition
We tell God, or the universe, or karma, to use us, then we get upset because we don’t like the assignment. Guess what? It doesn’t work that way. When you become the instrument or chosen to be the tool to implement help, you get to do the hard stuff. The instrument takes the pressure, gets turned … More Perfect Timing
Dating as a (young) middle-aged person can certainly be challenging and have its complications. I have been on the dating scene on and off for several years and I have tried all different platforms and ways of meeting people. For the most part, I would say it’s been a pretty pleasant experience and I’ve gained … More 3 Lessons from Dating as a 40-Something
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I was thinking today about how it feels to be continually thrown off balance. To be provoked and manipulated by others, especially those that are harder-to-handle. I was wondering how it is we can become reactive to every annoying thing that is thrown our way and what we need…
I wanted to reproduce this very simple infographic because I think it is accurate, helpful and meets my bias of not liking working out indoors at the health club. That doesn’t mean that you can’t do it and get worthwhile health benefits. I just really prefer doing it outdoors. Tony via 5 Benefits of exercising outdoors … More 5 Benefits of exercising outdoors — One Regular Guy Writing about Food, Exercise and Living Past 100
Hiya Gorgeous! One of the most common questions I’m asked is how I keep my spirits high. Here’s the truth—I’m human so there’s no way I can be sunshiney 24/7. But nourishing my energy and keeping it positive is as important to me as my fur-kid and the beautiful greens growing in my garden. It’s… via … More Affirmations for Your Weekend
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