Category Archives: Food for Thought

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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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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Do You Love What You Do?

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Brenda

I want you to stop and think a moment about this question………Do You Love What You Do? I am not asking whether you love your job, or love being a parent or a partner, but “Do You Love What You … Continue reading →

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Rewards or Punishment?

Posted on September 4, 2012 by Brenda

“In nature there are neither rewards nor punishments – there are consequences”. Robert Ingersoll (1833-1899) For everything we do in life, there are consequences – not punishments, not rewards, but plain and simple….consequences.

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Are You At Peace Within Yourself?

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Brenda

“When you find peace within yourself, you become the kind of person who can live at peace with others.” Peace Pilgrim Are you always “at war” with others? Reacting to everything they say because you KNOW they are wrong. I … Continue reading →

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