I never realized how loving, yet tough something as foundational as marriage could be. You soon discover that living with someone else, day after day, can become draining. However, as draining as it may be, you would much rather have them beside you than anywhere else. Yes, this sounds a lot like love, but this is marriage. Of course, love is there, but day after day, you realize there is more needed, to keep this marriage afloat. Read more
Why do I write?
It’s an honor and a privilege to be part of a global community of bloggers advocating for a smoke free world. We steal time from our busy lives to read each others’ blog and reflect on what they mean. I’m also grateful for anyone who finds something useful in my reflections. I have already stated Read more
May 5th, 2016 was a day that dealt a huge blow to the US electronic cigarette industry. The FDA officially announced its deeming regarding e-cigarettes and, just as expected, it is not good news for the vaping industry. The regulations will not be taken in to effect until about August 10th of this year and while there is still time for congress to act, many e-cigarette users are beginning to plan for what appears to be the inevitable. Read more
It is pretty difficult to quit a long-time habit without experiencing a relapse. There may be some who are able to drop a bad habit like a hot potato, but they certainly aren’t the majority. Smoking is one of those challenges many people struggle with. Smoking is a very dangerous habit to keep, but many become slaves to the habit. A smoking habit holds the ability to drain finances and compromise health. Even if a person struggles to break it, it still is worth the fight. There are plenty of ways to kick a smoking habit to the curb forever. Consider these tactics. Read more
The practice of meditating regularly is one of the most beneficial things you can do for your health, general well-being, and personal development. However, meditation can be a difficult practice to get into at first, since many of us find it hard to sit still, do nothing and think of nothing for a certain period of time. Read more
Many dream of starting a daily meditation practice. After all, meditation leads to greater health and happiness – right? Maybe, but establishing a formal sitting practice is not easy. The mind strays and the body becomes restless.
The pressure is on when it comes to being fit. When I turn on the news or check out social media feeds, I keep seeing “exercise is good, inactivity is bad.” And when I talk to others about exercise, the same thing seems to come up: stay committed and don’t stop! Read more
There are no secrets to success, but if in this life you would be blessed, put your heart in your work and from your duty never shirk. It’s not a matter of if you fail, rather it is a must that you prevail. Read more
By inserting sterilized, thin, solid needles into carefully determined energy points, practitioners of acupuncture can reset a body’s ability to fight off, correct and heal a variety of ailments. The purpose of activating these points is to correct any imbalances that disrupt our natural flow of internal energy (qi or chi) and remove any unknown blockages. When there are imbalances – we suffer poor health and that isn’t ideal. Read more
Are you looking at getting rid of debt, saving for a vacation, retirement, or just wanting an extra cushion fund? Saving money can sometimes be challenging with so many different expenses but it is not impossible. Here are 5 ways to save more money that will help you reach your financial goals. Read more