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: obstacles

  • While placing 18 eggs one by one in a pot of boiling water, one egg quickly slipped out of my hand and landed on the kitchen floor. Splat!!! As the yolk partly laid on the floor and partly resting inside the shell, I thought it looked disastrous but also colorful and pretty. Instead of stressing over…

  • I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me.  And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will…

  • How we set out to overcome the borders and the obstacles we face is all about our perspective and imagination.  Amy Purdy’s story is simply amazing and inspiring!  Make no excuses! Happy Monday and have a fabulous day!

  • Emphatically blinking to hold back the tears, her aged but youthful eyes spoke for her. In a moment though, her glossed over and molten eyes released the flow of tears that stained her flawless almond colored skin. Three years senior my daughter, this young woman is experiencing the harsh realities of life. Life as a…