Author Archives: Brenda

About Brenda

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Welcome to Mind Recipes

Posted on April 3, 2016 by Brenda

Mind Recipes…………..What does this name mean to you? For me,  just like in cooking, I add different ingredients to my self development journey.  Are you a person who serves up the same recipes everyday in your life, and wonder why … Continue reading →

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Energy Vampires

Posted on January 16, 2015 by Brenda

I originally posted this a few years ago, but recent conversations have led me to re-post. Let me know what you think. Do you feel tired and drained after being with some people? You know the ones – after spending … Continue reading →

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Simple Tips to Survive and Thrive at Christmas

Posted on December 24, 2014 by Brenda

What comes to mind when you think of Christmas? Is it happy times with friends and family, enjoying a break, relaxing and something to look forward to. Or is it stressful, full of family disappointments and sadness?

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BEACH TIME ……… or is it MEDITATION TIME?

Posted on August 15, 2014 by Brenda

I am sitting on the beach, pen on the ready and blank pages in front of me. Time for some new articles for Mind Recipes®, but the ideas were just not flowing. The breeze is blowing in my hair and … Continue reading →

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Happiness After Loss Summit

Posted on July 25, 2014 by Brenda

When you’ve been through a major, life-changing event, it’s only normal to spend time getting over it. But when you’re OVER getting over it, and want to find happiness again, how do you do that? Well, this August, your days … Continue reading →

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What Creates or Destroys Happiness?

Posted on July 18, 2014 by Brenda

 We each have events happening in our lives which are tragic to us – sadness and pain cannot be compared with others – it is how we feel. On a day to day basis though, it may not be those … Continue reading →

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Are You Living Your Future or Your Past?

Posted on June 11, 2014 by Brenda

It’s never worked for me before, why would it now? I’ve tried to change  my life, but it never works. It runs in the family – we are all like this. Why bother, only lucky people get the breaks? Does … Continue reading →

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“The Difference Between a Stumbling Block and a Stepping Stone is How You Use Them.” — Unknown

Posted on June 7, 2014 by Brenda

We all have events and situations every day, and I believe that each one of these occurrences can be either bad or good for us. You will have the opportunity presented regularly to interpret and react to many different people … Continue reading →

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