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
Author: Lexa
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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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Every love story is beautiful, but ours is my favorite! -Unknown Twenty-eight years ago, June 4, 1988 at 3:10 p.m. I walked down the aisle of Second Baptist Church in Atlantic City, New Jersey to exchange wedding vows with hubby. I didn’t have a clue about the amount of patience, love, sacrifice, commitment, and dedication needed…
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One insignificant decision, good or bad, can alter the course of one’s life forever. The changes occur like a domino effect. One domino tilts forward causing a forward motion and for as long at another lie ahead, the movement is continuous. The “domino effect” is a great metaphor for how we choose to live.…
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“Remain flexible and teachable so that you can make necessary adjustments in life.” ― Mz Liz Adjust [uh–juhst] to change (something) so that it fits, corresponds, or conforms; adapt; accommodate to put in good working order; regulate; bring to a proper state or position Today marks the end of my third week of grad school.…
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“The only time you fail is when you fall down and stay down.” ― Stephen Richards, Have you ever caught yourself about to do something that you knew was wrong? If you are not careful, monotony can lead you to go astray- completely off course from your goal. After leaving the gym last night; I needed…
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We cannot seek achievement for ourselves and forget about progress and prosperity for our community…Our ambitions must be broad enough to include the aspirations and needs of others, for their sakes and for our own. — Cesar Chavez Sunday I hosted the first of a year long series of Sharing is Caring Wellness Workshops. The topic,…