Health & Wellness by Lexa's Journal
My mission in life is to not merely survive, but to thrive: and do so with passion, compassion, humor, and style. – Maya Angelou
Tag: nature
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I have lived in Georgia for a little over a year now and have visited more parks than I did in my entire life in the Garden State for over 50 years. How does that happen? A friend said it best, “A Change in location can equal a change in mind.” -NCH Never did I…
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In our busy lives, we often race from one activity to another. I too am guilty of that; however, I make it a habit on my work days to get up early- before sunrise, before anyone is up in my home. When the house is quite, I have the pleasure of enjoying the amazing sounds…
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I have come to believe that caring for myself is not-self indulgent. Caring for myself is an act of survival. — Audre Lorde Finally!!! Today I completed my first run of 2013! According to my MayMyRun application, my last run was on Thanksgiving last year. My son would put me in the chair-of-shame! Lol!! The…
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There is something uniquely special about running in the summer rain. I left the house early Sunday afternoon with the intent of taking a short run. I’m chuckling just thinking about it. Why? Because my short run turned into 8.51 miles. As I readied for my run, the sun shined. Two steps out the front…
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Nearly two weeks ago a Derecho storm wreaked havoc on South Jersey. While derecho uprooted trees, blew down poles and power lines, and left thousands of residents without electricity for a week or longer, me, my husband, and our nine year-old son were pool side in Cancun, Mexico. We learned of the devastating storm a few…
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