Excerpt from Tell No One
Book one in the Nora Nash Mystery Series, by R.J. Dawkins (Pen name) “Welcome to Sereni-Tea.” The sweet, yeasty, mouthwatering smell of fresh pastries greeted me the moment I stepped
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Choosing a Simpler Lifestyle
All That I Need I am so glad God knows the difference between what I need and what I want. Sometimes He provides what I want because He loves me.
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When Less is More: Choosing a Simpler Lifestyle
Technology: Gain or Drain? “The more we connect online, the more isolated we become offline.” — Douglas Rushkoff I’m beginning a tech fast—or really more of a tech diet, since
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When Less is More: Choosing a Simpler Lifestyle
At its core, simplifying is not about deprivation. It is about clearing away the unnecessary so we can better appreciate life’s simple joys.
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When Less is More: Choosing a Simpler Lifestyle
The encouraging news is that change is possible. With consistent effort, we can develop new habits, transform our mindsets, and modify our behaviors.
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Of Weevils and Weeds “It is better to dwell on the beautiful things in life than the negative.”― Lailah Gifty Akita ― Anyone who’s dealt with weevils knows that where there’s
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How do we decide what takes priority in our daily lives? Our family identified a priority hierarchy to guide us. Faith (God) first, Family (Spouse, then kids, and extended family), Finances, Friendships, and Fun. God is a God of order, not chaos. Built upon Him, you have a firm foundation. Without Him, life gets shaky, unstable.
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“Discipline is choosing between what you want now and what you want most”. Abraham Lincoln
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Emotional decluttering is an essential part of mental health and self-care. Just as we tidy our homes to create a comfortable environment, we can learn to organize and release emotional baggage to make space for clarity, balance, and growth.
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“Downsizing” and moving abroad Guest post by Author Robert J. Vajko, Jr. In May of 2020, I turned 60. As one is apt to do when one reaches such a
