Tag: Inspiration
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28 Reflections for 28 Years Alive + August Reads & 5 Favorite Things
I’m a chronic excited about my birthday type. I don’t pretend not to care; I don’t play cheeky games. I believe birthdays are important no matter the age and should be celebrated. It’s another year past, another opportunity to decide what’s next. 29 feels like a mini-milestone. I’m going into the last year of my…
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11 Non-Fiction Novels to Read When You’re Feeling Down
By now, it’s no secret how much a fan of novels I am. I read books when I’m happy, and I read books when I am feeling down. One of my favorite self-care methods for soothing life chaos is picking up a great non-fiction book. Nothing inspires my blog more than the things I love…
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10 Fun Ways to Celebrate St. Patricks Day as a Sober Vegetarian + Clover Cooler Mocktail Recipe
What activities come to mind when you think of celebrating St. Patrick’s Day? Of course, for many, the first thought is overflowing pints of green beer, contemplating how to get out of work the next day because you’re too hungover to go in, and (of course) like the traditional turkey on Thanksgiving, eating corned beef.…
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Feeding the Soul, Making Hawai’i Home (again), Cooking with Community, Natural Bug Remedies, Ice Baths & Wim Hof, 5 Favorite Things
I am trying something new here. A few blogs I admire have weekly or monthly recaps where the writer talks about the goings on of their life, favorite products, activities, and general things they feel worth sharing. I enjoy reading when people share personal things like that, and maybe you do as well. So, I…
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12 Documentaries to Make you Think, Laugh, and Feel Inspired
Lately, I’ve been on a documentary kick. Of course, I’ve always been a true crime documentary/podcast content-type person. But over the past few weeks, I’ve opened up to more positive, powerful, feel-good, happy-cry-type content. And with that newfound interest, I’ve watched some fantastic shows and movies that you, too, may find beautiful, influential, engaging, and…
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3 Simple Ways to Plan a Romantic Couples Camping Trip
I don’t mean to toot my own horn, but Greg and I have had some pretty epic camping trips together. We’ve hiked through the redwood forests of Big Sur, stargazed in the woods of Colorado, and even camped on the side of a mountain overlooking the California Coast. Oh yeah, and we must not forget…
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Complete Home Declutter, Book List, Washington State Trip, New Goals, Unexpected Surgery, 5 Favorite Things
I am trying something new here. A few blogs I admire have weekly or monthly recaps where the writer talks about the goings on of their life, favorite products, activities, and general things they feel worth sharing. I enjoy reading when people share personal things like that, and maybe you do as well. So, I…
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Lessons Learned from Running My First Marathon & Tips for Yours
At five years old, I was diagnosed with asthma. I couldn’t participate in P.E. in middle school because my asthma was too severe – it would act up at the slightest physical activity. As a teenager, I was not a “runner.” In high school, I often admired the more physically fit girls on the track…
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Spiritual Significant of the Slug | Journal Prompt
I was walking through the forest yesterday, hoping to see a slug, when I realized how much I regard them as a spiritual symbol; maybe even something like a good-luck symbol, if you see a slug it’s going to be a good day. That really had me thinking, is there a spiritual significance to the…
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Spiders Spiritual Symbolism | Journaling Prompt
Spiders are creators. They traditionally represent feminine power and symbolize manifestation, patience, interconnection, and ancient wisdom.