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deliberate creation

Mantras and affirmations and cake, oh my!

July 11, 2010

When I gave birth to my daughter, I was all hippie-ish about it. Because I knew that my body would function perfectly the less I interfered, I wanted a natural, intervention-free experience. One of the books I read during my pregnancy was Ina May’s Spiritual Midwifery. It’s full of stories of women who lived on [...]

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How I stopped complaining

July 1, 2010

My own coach has asked me to sign her Complaint-Free Contract. I’ve pledged to not complain, criticize, gossip, or whine for 49 days. I’m on day 12.    How does that sound to you? No problem? Or mission impossible?    For the most part, not complaining has been pretty easy (except for one loophole, which [...]

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Check Your Head

May 26, 2010

Every morning during my workout, my mind goes to the same place. Unfortunately, it’s not a place I’m excited about. My morning routine triggers thoughts about an unpleasant situation with a family member. The first thought of this situation usually strikes when I’m brushing my teeth, but I’m able to refocus my thoughts and set [...]

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