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Last week I read this heart-breaking story about Penn track star Madison Holleran, who took her own life at age 19. It struck a chord, as it does every time I hear a story about the devastating effects of suicide, untreated mental illness, or addiction. The earliest memory I have of realizing the devastation of […]

A few weeks ago, the day before my parent’s anniversary March 27, I was talking to my dad about how nostalgic we get this time of year with the anniversary of Mom’s death April 2 and her birthday April 15. It’s a flurry of reminders of her. I’ve let go of expectations of how I […]

I never expected waking up grumpy on Valentines’ Day 2015 would turn into a lesson on letting go. It is a day filled with love and happiness. Which is all the more reason I felt completely guilty for waking up yesterday morning irritated and continued my day not feeling as loving as I should…on the […]

I was looking back in a journal from last spring and found a note I had written to myself. I had completely forgotten about it, but reading it again made me feel warm and fuzzy. Feelings of positivity, confidence, clarity, happiness, and love overpowered me. Who doesn’t love to receive a love note? But, how […]

Forgiving yourself for all the mistakes you have made, big and small Saying NO once in a while. Finding a way to achieve balance in your life. Listening to your intuition. Going to the spa and knowing it is good for your wellbeing! Letting go of what you cannot change, especially other people. Resting when […]

In the midst of chaos, stress or change (or all 3 together as I have had these past few months!), I find it helpful to step back and get to one of my happy places. There are certain places that I always feel at peace. Since our moves over the past 10 years, I have […]

The Serenity Prayer God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference. “The wisdom to know the difference” It is such a relief when you do realize that you have no control over certain things or other people’s actions.  […]

I woke up this morning to an email from my sister with this video. It made me cry. Although I’ll admit I was still a little emotional from losing our other mother, Mayme, on our Mom’s birthday yesterday. Mom has been gone 13 years, but I will never forget how she would do anything and […]

About a month ago I joined a group that meets weekly via conference call. One of the things we have to report is our self-care for the week. I always have it in my mind that I strive for wellness every day. But, until I had to report it each week, I didn’t realize I really wasn’t doing […]

One of my main motivators for starting Love Well Live Well was the potential to share inspiration and real life stories from others. For me, there is nothing better than having guest posts to do just that.  I have known Jean Callaghan-Hoskins since high school and am so excited to have her share a little […]