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10 Important life lessons my son needs to know

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As a parent, I often find myself wondering who my son will be when he grows up. What will he enjoy? What career will he choose? Will he find love and have a family of his own? What I worry wonder about most, however, is if I’m preparing him for a life where the answers to those questions are not only positive but fulfilling. Am I adequately preparing him to be a good person, make healthy choices, and be happy? To make sure I’m properly guiding him toward adulthood, I’ve been reflecting on what life lessons are important for him to know. Sure, there are millions of life lessons yet to be taught. After all, he is only two. He … More…

The Importance of Letting Go of the Little Things

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In the past, we often found ourselves scrambling around making time to do things that seemed meaningless to us. We did them simply because they pleased someone else. They were things we cared little about and ranked low on things we enjoyed doing. Unfortunately, what we valued, like quality time and family activities, took a back seat. We were always trying to find time for them and squeeze them in when we could. If this sounds like you, let me alleviate your stress and help you save your time for things you value. Letting go of the little things will enable you to spend more time on your priorities. Our priorities should be the core of our lives, not what … More…

Family, Health, and Happiness: My Priorities are Why I blog

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If this is your first stop at the blog, welcome. If you’ve been here before but are curious why I started this blog and what drives me, then you’re in the right place. This blog is all about living our best lives by becoming more in tune with our priorities. We all have priorities. For some it’s fame and fortune. For others it’s creativity and freedom of expression. Mine come down to three basic things. Family, health, and happiness. My goal in life is to live in alignment with those priorities, rather than squeezing them in “when I have time” around everything else. I’ve lived that way in the past, and it’s not fun. I’ve made changes to live my … More…

Music to Improve Life: Letters to our Children

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Welcome back. I hope you’re enjoying this series of music to enhance your life. This month I have a list of “letters to our children.” These are all songs that were written from a parent’s standpoint giving advice, or sharing hopes, dreams, and wishes for our children as they grow up. If you’re new to this series, here’s what you’ve missed. The first post announcing the new series. January’s list of motivational and inspirational songs to encourage action. February’s list of love songs. This month, I’ve made a change to the list. You’ll notice it is no longer a top 10 list. I didn’t want to be restrained to choosing only 10 songs. Instead, I want to give you a list … More…

The Secret to Improving Your Relationship

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Who among us wouldn’t love to be able to experience more fulfillment in their relationship? More love, more commitment, more happiness, more intimacy. Well, guess what? That’s exactly what learning your partner’s “love language” will help you do! You’ll be improving your relationship in no time with this simple strategy. What is a “Love Language?” According to Gary Chapman in his book “The Five Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts,” everyone speaks, understands, and shows love differently. Our emotional language, the one that expresses and understands love, is our “love language.” Chapman has compiled years of personal experience as a marriage counselor and firsthand accounts of relationships to form the theory that there are five basic ways we each experience love. … More…

Music to Improve Life: Love Songs

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Welcome back. I hope you’re enjoying this series of music to invigorate your life. If you’re new to this series, here’s what you’ve missed. The first post announcing the new series. Last month’s list of motivational and inspirational songs to encourage action. February is upon us and love is in the air. To get you ready for the romance of Valentine’s Day, I’ve compiled a list of 10 songs sure to speak to the heart. There are millions of love songs out there, but these were chosen specially. Each one speaks to a specific moment, period, or turning point in a relationship rather than love in general. Those songs are everywhere. I want to provide you with songs that may … More…