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Today is Memorial Day here in the United States, a day when we honor our nation’s fallen warriors. It is a time to reflect not only on their lives and bravery but also on the cost of war and its heavy toll. Not all fallen soldiers have family or loved ones to remember them. As we celebrate the lives of those who fought to protect our country, let us also remember those whom others have forgotten. All you need is a white candle, a small bell, and a few moments of your time. At your altar, ...
Mothers come in all shapes and sizes; they are not just the women who gave birth to us. Instead, mothers can be friends, sisters, lovers, and those who have raised us and looked after us in our darkest moments. The greatest mother of all is, of course, our beautiful Earth, and although we haven’t been the most responsible of her children, we do still care for her. On this Mother’s Day, show your gratitude to our wonderful Mother Earth. Go outside and stand barefoot on the grass, ...
New job, school, town? Reinvent yourself ! I did this when I moved from one job to another and knew no one. To that rote question “How are you?” I answered every time, “Can’t complain.” Some of my fellow workers became annoyed and said, “Of course you can,” to which I replied, “I have my spouse and my child. All my family members are healthy. I am making a decent wage. My home is secure,” and so on. Some people inevitably walked away in a ...
Take some time here at the start of this Mercury retrograde period (which began on the 21st) for some midweek pampering. Schedule a full spa manicure and pedicure, and treat an elderly relative to the same. Everyone needs occasional foot and hand pampering. Side-by-side chairs provide a time for just the two of you to bond. Coax some wisdom and/or juicy stories out of your relative and be prepared to take notes. You may find out facts about your family’s past that will astound you. ...
