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Inspiration and Self GrowthAugust 31, 2017March 10, 2021

A Short Tribute to The Late Louise Hay

What do you say about a woman whose books saved your life? There are no words but a heart full of gratitude and awe. Few people cross our paths and truly inspire us so profoundly that we are never the same again. These people are sometimes one in a million, and when they appear in…

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Inspiration and Self GrowthAugust 29, 2017March 26, 2021

Heed the Big, Blue House: There is More Beneath That You Might Not See

Do you ever wonder what is behind the front doors of the houses you see in your neighborhood? Do you ever wish you could take a peek? Do you ask yourself, “Who lives there? What is their story?” I do. Many times. I live near a serene walking path that I frequent often. There, I…

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Art and CreativityAugust 28, 2017February 1, 2021

Scrapbooking: How it Changed my Life and Lifted the Pain

  I am a scrapbooking junkie. I admit it! One of my favorite things to do is to put together albums of photographs of my life. This is an activity that when done feels like time stops. I don’t look at the clock, and before I know it, the entire day has passed in contentment,…

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Book ReviewsAugust 20, 2016March 13, 2021

Book Review: The Big Tiny: A Build-It-Myself Memoir by Dee Williams

In the last decade, the Tiny House Movement has grown tremendously. More and more people are downsizing and embracing the simple yet rich life of minimalist living. Building their very own tiny house on their own land or in tiny house communities, people of all ages are finding unexpected gifts and freedom from living in…

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Inspiration and Self GrowthDecember 8, 2015March 10, 2021

What I Learned About Life From My Two Cats. Yes, From My Two Cats

I have two awesome cats. It’s not what you think. Yes, I love them both; one is a beautiful Norweigan Forest Cat and the other is a gorgeous grey and white mix. Both are humorous, sensitive, affectionate, loving, fantastic, and I love them both equally. They have similar, laid-back personalities, but there is one part…

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Inspiration and Self GrowthJuly 7, 2015March 10, 2021

Four ways to Live Authentically, Embrace Life’s Changes, and Thrive

I am thankful that I live near a beautiful and serene walking path in my part of the world. I have walked this path many times, but today, a windy and cloudy day, I realized something. Very recently, there used to be a wooded area around a bend with a bridge that I found serene.…

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Book ReviewsApril 29, 2015March 18, 2021

Book Review: A Coming of Wizards: A Manual of Human Potential by Michael E. Reynolds

There is a magical, enchanting, and beautiful plot of land on this planet that has inspired many to change their lives and follow their dreams. This spot is about 20 miles west of Taos, New Mexico, and is the inspiration for one man, Michael E. Reynolds, who is on course to change the world. An…

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Inspiration and Self GrowthMarch 3, 2015March 14, 2021

Nature Makes No Excuses: It Is and Like Nature, We Are

Nature. It is what it is. I have to apologize if you think this blog is about the physical or biological building blocks of our natural world. It is not. It is, however, about what we can learn from nature. As scientific and rational human beings in the twenty-first century, there is a lot we…

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rocks near three bushes
Inspiration and Self GrowthApril 30, 2014March 12, 2021

Two Life Lessons I Learned From My Front Yard Rocks

I like to work in my yard. I love to clear the path for the new growth that occurs every spring by cleaning out the dead leaves and debris. This season is no different. But, this time, while in the midst of the crumbled leaves, the dead pine needles, and even the blown-in pieces of…

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A Year by the Sea, Vilma Reynoso, Joan Anderson
Book ReviewsApril 11, 2014March 25, 2021

Book Review: A Year by the Sea: Thoughts of an Unfinished Woman by Joan Anderson

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Hi! I’m Vilma. Welcome!

I'm Argentine-born, Angeleno-raised gone Rocky-Mountain-vegan living in Denver who loves nature, coffee, and good books. I share musings about the human experience, self-growth, human rights, wellness, and whatever lights my fire. I hope to inspire you to live your best life.

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