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Why I Boycott Starbucks

Recently a friend jested on Facebook that he would be tagging myself and my...

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A Look at Freedom

Inside each one of us is a desire for freedom. Yet, for most, there is a lack of understanding of what that yearning even translates into.

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Starr’s Theory of Why Quitting...

As long as we continue to maintain a society that values money over life and being right over being happy, smoking will be attractive to our subconscious.

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Public Failure

Failing happens to us all, and can often lead to other successes and wins...

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My 21-Day Gratitude Challenge, Day 1

How amazing that something so simple as gratitude can start out my day with a smile… and yours, too!

It isn’t too late to sign up and be reminded daily to feel and share the power of gratitude. Imagine all of our consciousness of appreciation joining together for 21 whole days! We are so powerful!

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Portland with Macklemore and Ryan Le...

I loved so many things about the show. I loved that Macklemore took the time to talk to us, tell us stories, and do his crowd magic. I loved the balance between mixing it up and keeping it real. I loved the encore!

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Using Force – My Karate Advent...

What has been most interesting for me to look at have been my own stories around using my body forcefully, and what is appropriate for “girls” to do. I still have the thought that “I don’t wanna hurt anybody!” So while my body is getting a work-out, and there have been some days of very sore muscles, it is also a spiritual practice; an opportunity to look at any old stories that may be holding me back from stepping into my true power.

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Making Sense

Smokey the Bear is known to say, “Only you can prevent forest fires.” Well fear is just like a forest fire, and it can only burn you up and move on to the next victim if you let it. This Year, this Season, this Holiday, give the gift of your love, of your diverse beauty and creativity, and of your open heart, free from fear and anger. Be present for your family and friends, reminding them of what you appreciate about them. Give your unique gifts that help you to feel that bright light that is always you.

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One’s “Ick” Is Ano...

As our world faces some very real choices in moving forward as a species, I wonder if each of us are willing on an individual basis to look at where we have judged “ick.” Are we willing to shift to an “art” perspective? And, if not, are we at least willing to “accept” that our point of view isn’t the only valid one? I believe that as we do this, we are participating in healing the entire planet, starting with ourselves. To me, that is the ultimate “Art.”

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A Rant

I forget, okay. I live in Portland, Oregon, where the majority of people are very concerned about the future of the planet and our ability to shift it toward health and equality for future generations. Where even most of those who don’t care at least acknowledge that there is something to care about. And then there are people who I bump into on social networks.