Letting Go of Fear Will Set You Free For the first half of my life, I was the type of girl who was scared of everything. I hid in the corners at parties, turned bright red when my teachers called on me in class, dreaded walking up and introducing myself to people, was terrified of talking to guys, and shied away from big crowds. In other words, I was a total wimp. I … [Read more...]
Is Your Home A Sanctuary? Households 7 Deadliest Sins
We’ve all heard one form or another of the old British saying, “An Englishman’s home is his castle,” but what if your house is more Amityville horror than Alnwick Castle? That’s doesn’t mean that blood has to be oozing from the walls or that your basement resembles a dungeon, you may just find that there is a wealth of harmful bacteria or life-threatening carcinogens lurking … [Read more...]
Spirit Junkie Review And Free Giveaway
Have you ever thought self-help books are boring and only written on topics you can’t relate to? So not true! They are actually quite a fun genre to read and are a great way to improve your lifestyle and open your eyes to new ways of thinking. One such example I recently read is Gabrielle Bernstein’s new book, Spirit Junkie, and I have two free copies to giveaway to some … [Read more...]
Technical Difficulties, September 11 Remembered, And Plutus Awards
Phew, it’s been a whirlwind start to September! I don’t know about you, but Labor Day weekend flew by for me, as did the entire summer. The markets are crashing again and our politicians lack the leadership we so desperately need. It’s exciting to see the leaves starting to change, students back in school, and the grape harvest “crush” in full swing next door in Napa Valley … [Read more...]
Why I Quit a Job I Loved – and Traveled the World for Two Years
I was thrilled when the editor called to offer me a job. Already eight months out of college, I had spent the better part of my post-collegiate life toiling in the lowly intern ranks of my local newspaper for less than minimum wage, clinging to the hope that a reporter position would open up. My job offer contained everything a respectable post-college career should: a … [Read more...]