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Turn Trauma Into Triumph

Jul 112012
 
Turn Trauma Into Triumph

Is it because I grew up in a military town that I tend to gravitate toward stories about soldiers who suffer from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?  Have I been seeing more of these stories lately since our biggest patriotic holiday here in the US just occurred?  For whatever reason, I keep running across these stories.  And they got me thinking… is there something beyond post traumatic?  Some sort of benefit that could come from experiencing a trauma? Could there be such a thing as post traumatic growth? First off, who am I talking about here?  Who is considered part of Continue reading >>

 July 11, 2012  Posted by at 12:21 AM No Responses »

You Are The Light. SHINE!

Feb 242012
 
You Are The Light. SHINE!

People are Drawn to the Light. Know your strengths and place yourself in situations where you shine brightest.    Pass on and brighten a friend’s day.  Click to share.  Love, Leslie  

 February 24, 2012  Posted by at 7:04 AM No Responses »

“Imagine a Woman”

Sep 222011
 

Please sit back and enjoy this beautiful, inspirational poem by guest blogger Patricia Lynn Reilly. “Imagine a Woman” Imagine a woman who is interested in her own life. A woman who embraces her life as teacher, healer, and challenge. Who is grateful for the ordinary moments of beauty and grace. Imagine a woman who participates in her own life. A woman who meets each challenge with creativity. Who takes action on her own behalf with clarity and strength. Imagine a woman who has crafted a fully-formed solitude. A woman who is available to herself. Who chooses friends and lovers with Continue reading >>

 September 22, 2011  Posted by at 3:34 AM No Responses »

‘Feelings in a Suitcase’ Clarification

Feb 092011
 

Regarding yesterday’s post, “What An Odd Place to Hide Feelings” …. Funny how being in one’s own head has advantages and disadvantages, especially when that head is mine!  I had a very clear idea of the message I was attempting to communicate yesterday, however, I fell short on the delivery. After receiving your feedback and emails, I went to bed last night with a 50/50 split: folks asking if I really believed it’s a good idea to keep your feelings in a suitcase, and others indicating it was nice to hear support for expressing your feelings and making sure they’re Continue reading >>

 February 9, 2011  Posted by at 8:40 AM 1 Response »