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How To Make A Resolution A Positive Goal

By Chris Shea | February 8, 2018

“Plans are only good intentions unless they immediately degenerate into hard work.” – Peter Drucker As the new year began many of us made resolutions for ourselves with healthy living intentions. We resolved to make our life better, to be healthier, to be successful, overall to be different from who we’ve been. But now, as…

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Merry Christmas! What Does Today Mean?

Merry Christmas! What Does Today Mean?

By Chris Shea | December 24, 2017

Christmas has arrived!  That magical time of the year when all seems to be at peace; when nature seems still, wars have paused, enemies have celebrated together, kids believe in magic and the hope of treasure.  A time when most of us recall how we spent the season as a child, longing once again for…

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Mary’s Example Of Faith And Trust - Christmas Eve

Mary’s Example Of Faith And Trust – Christmas Eve

By Chris Shea | December 24, 2017

As a child, I recall Christmas Eve as one of the longest days ever! As an adult, I find this day filled with anticipation and excitement, for spiritually I know that tomorrow we commemorate the birth of Jesus my Lord. But today the birth is not my focus, rather, my focus turns to His mother,…

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How To Be Caring With People Not Feeling The Holiday Joy

How To Be Caring With People Not Feeling The Holiday Joy

By Chris Shea | December 15, 2017

I don’t think there is any other time of the year which evokes such strong emotions as does this time of the year. For some of us we are excited, joyous, filled with wonder and anticipation! We visit family and friends, host parties and gatherings, spreading joy everywhere we go! But yet there are some…

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Have A Positive Life Through Mindful Imagination

Have A Positive Life Through Mindful Imagination

By Chris Shea | November 28, 2017

As I’ve grown older I realize that I’m not as creative as I was as a child. Whether that’s actually true or just my perception, it’s my current reality. Children have a sense of wonder about them, partly because many of their life experiences are new to them. I watch the reaction on the face…

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Finding True Gratitude Through Mindfulness And Action

Finding True Gratitude Through Mindfulness And Action

By Chris Shea | November 21, 2017

For as long as I can remember, November is a special month for me. Why? Well, autumn is in full swing and the holiday season is just around the corner! November is also a special month for me since it’s a time which inspires gratitude. During this month many of us take time from our…

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pursuit of inner peace

5 Reasons Why Inner Peace Is Important

By Chris Shea | October 23, 2017

So many of us are seeking inner peace that the question of why inner peace is important comes to the forefront. Inner peace is a concept which I speak and write about quite frequently. For me, the pursuit of inner peace is more important and vital then the search for happiness or success. Happiness is…

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5 Reasons Why Mindfulness Matters

By Chris Shea | September 25, 2017

If I were to ask you “what ultimately do you want from life?”, many of you would answer “to be happy”; “to have money”; “to have success”; etc. We seek answers from life, while our culture answers with “get more stuff and gain fame then you will feel happy”. Will this suffice as your answer…

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self love

How To Cultivate Self Love

By Chris Shea | September 13, 2017

To cultivate self love is such an important aspect for our health yet many of us either don’t think of loving ourselves or feel that we are unworthy of self love. To love is not an easy task yet we find it much easier to love others then to love ourselves. Why is this? I…

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addiction is a family illness

How To Cope When Addiction Runs In The Family

By Chris Shea | September 5, 2017

Nowadays, the unfortunate reality is that many of us have been affected in some way by addiction. We personally may not be the person suffering from the addiction but odds are there is someone in your family or circle of friends who either is currently addicted or is working on a program of recovery. The…

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