Heated and Covered In Butter
APPRECIATE A SWEET INDULGENCE
By Marlene Buffa
A Boulangerie is a bakery that sells breads and rolls.
A pâtisserie is a French bakery that specializes in pastries and sweets.
My friend Ann and I walk two miles to the nearby gourmet grocery store. Contained within the store, resides a most decadent Boulangerie. The bakery also sells pastries and sweets, [...]
Conquering cancer
Rediscovering Life
By Natasha Moore
In April 2004, I was at an extremely happy point in my life. At 33, I was enjoying a successful career as a director and actuary at the National Council on Compensation Insurance, Inc. (NCCI Holdings, Inc.) in Boca Raton, Florida, and I had just gotten married. It was an optimistic [...]
Defining moments
The Moment of Awareness
By Gretta Krane
A defining moment is the moment where you recognize a power, a path to change your life. A moment where you decide something is shifting and it’s life-changing.
A moment where can’t turns to can, powerless turns to power, hopeless to hope, and no to yes. The moment where you [...]
Get your Priorities Straight
Understand the meaning of YOUR life
By Stephanie Marston, MFT
So you say you want your life to be different, better, more fulfilling? Who doesn’t? How many times have you heard yourself say, “I wish I had more time for myself? This stress is killing me. I have to start to exercise and get in better shape. [...]
Sexuality After Cancer
Enjoy every aspect of your life
By Dana Rowett
The truth is, some women may have to work hard to enjoy lovemaking again. Others will struggle with intimacy issues due to their new physical appearance after treatment. While overcoming cancer is a woman’s ultimate goal, victory over cancer is more than winning the battle for life. Enjoying [...]
Your Toll-free Number
COULD IT BE TURNING CUSTOMERS AWAY?
By Bill Lampton, Ph.D.
When I launched my company, Championship Communication, ten years ago, a veteran entrepreneur advised me, “Get your toll-free number right away.” He argued that I would attract more clients and keep ongoing clients happy if they could call me at no charge.
“But,” I asked, “isn’t that quite [...]
Let Synchronicity be your Guide
FENG SHUI SIMPLY
By Cheryl Grace
in this fast paced world we live in, we often feel that the only way we can accomplish anything or reach our dreams is to set goals, multi-task and create endless to-do lists. After all, isn’t this what successful leaders and entrepreneurs do?
Feng Shui teaches us that another pathway to happiness [...]
Crippled, Yet Definitely Blessed
Crippled, Yet Definitely Blessed
MAINTAIN A POSITIVE MINDSET
By Gundula Coleman
I know there are a million motivational books, web sites, speakers and resources out there. We are all individuals, have, and sometimes even struggle with, our own beliefs, philosophies, trials and tribulations, demons and successes. That though, is what makes us unique and special. I am confident, [...]
Creating Independence for your Heart
Creating Independence for your Heart
By Kirk Laman, D.O., F.A.C.C.
Is your heart aching? Does it feel constricted or tense like a tightly coiled spring is wound up inside your chest? And if your stress level is raised one more notch, if just one more have-to-meet deadline is dropped on your plate, do you know your chest [...]
Avert Ovarian Cancer
Avert Ovarian Cancer
BALANCING “WELL BEING” WITH “WELL MEDICINE”
By Steven R. Poliakoff, M.D.
Ovarian cancer can be diagnosed and cured if it is caught early. Presently, too many women do not heed its early warning signs, are not aware of the familial component and do not have periodic screenings or initiate measures on a preventative basis. Thus, [...]
