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Book Review: The Japanese Lover by Isabel Allende

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Book Review: The Japanese Lover by Isabel Allende

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I didn’t quite know what to expect when I cracked open the cover of Isabel Allende’s latest novel, The Japanese Lover. To be honest, I was surprised with the title – I always associate Allende with stories set in Latin America, magical and mystical and certainly not settings in Asia. I quickly came to discover […]

My Favorite Books of 2015

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My Favorite Books of 2015

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 “A room without books is like a body without a soul.” ~ Marcus Tullius Cicero I am a book lover. I love being surrounded by stacks and stacks of books, both read and unread. I adore walking into someone’s home and scanning their bookshelves, and get giddy when I see familiar titles. I carry at least […]

How To Know If You’re An Optimist – And 6 Easy Ways To Become One

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How To Know If You’re An Optimist – And 6 Easy Ways To Become One

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optimism (ˈɒptɪˌmɪzəm) n 1. the tendency to expect the best and see the best in all things       2. hopefulness; confidence       We’ve all heard it before – are you a ‘cup half full’ or a ‘cup half empty’ kind of person. Me? I never knew – and still don’t know – quite […]

Are You Afraid You Might Fail?

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Are You Afraid You Might Fail?

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Is something holding you back from living your best life? Are you afraid that you might fail? Are you ready to move forward but find yourself frozen in fear? You need to read this book: What Would You Do If You Knew You Could Not Fail.  The parenting website, Ten To Twenty (I’m a regular […]

Wholehearted Life: Big Changes and Greater Happiness

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Wholehearted Life: Big Changes and Greater Happiness

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“Everyone chases after happiness, not noticing that happiness is right at their heels.” ~Bertolt Brecht What is it you want out of life? Are you chasing around for happiness each day, searching everywhere but inside yourself? Are you pausing to breathe, to take in the ordinary in the extraordinary that is right in front of […]