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Love & Relationships

Morning Pages ~ A Letter From Yourself

My friend John Fugelsang has inspired me, as usual. He told me how he was so not into social networking at first but began using his Facebook Page as a way to do his Morning Pages.  Ah, clever chap, I said!   But wow, if you were to see my journals, you may wonder what planet [...]

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Proposals Have a Ring to Them

Last time I was in Asheville, NC I was proposed to on my first night here. This trip I was proposed to on the last night I was here. I see a pattern. The latter man was much more clever than the first.  He presented me with a box that “had a ring to it,” [...]

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TED Talks ~ What Adults Can Learn From Kids

I just spoke at TEDx in Asheville and what a wonderful experience! The music was fantastic. I loved all the speakers.  The high bright energy was contagious. It was a great night.  A huge bonus is that they played the below video during a portion of it and I discovered one of my new favorite [...]

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Loving Yourself, Made Up or Not

Made-Up from Mirjam Plettinx on Vimeo. I saw this on Ze Frank’s blog after hearing about him at TEDx in Asheville. When I have spoken about trauma and recovery, I have pointed out that you don’t have to have been a victim of child sexual abuse or domestic violence to have experienced trauma.  Neglect is [...]

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The Army of Angels & Angela Shelton Foundation Conference

I started the Army of Angels (AOA)  forum, website, concept, logo and group as a way for healthy warriors I knew to connect and meet each other.  It is not a victim or a drama/trauma arena but since it is online, it does attract some of that. The core AOA are worldwide warriors who are my personal [...]

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This is not about them, it’s about you and yours

The verses below reportedly were written on the wall of Mother Teresa’s home for children in Calcutta, India, and are widely attributed to her.  I just had to share this. ___________________________________________ People are often unreasonable, irrational, and self-centered. Forgive them anyway. If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives. Be kind [...]

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Turning Chaos into Clarity ~ a Sunday at Agape

This was so great, thought I’d share it.  I can so relate to what Rev. Michael spoke about after giving up everything and getting everything.  There’s nothing like watching the chaos turn into clarity.  Your real friends show up.  Your connection to the infinite is more focused and joy is triumphant! Share on FacebookShare

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