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

  • Welcome to WordPress.com. After you read this, you should delete and write your own post, with a new title above. Or hit Add New on the left (of the admin dashboard) to start a fresh post. Here are some suggestions for your first post. You can find new ideas for what to blog about by…

  • > Last year I blogged about saving money through the use of coupons.  A co-worker shared with a couple of us in the office how she’d saved hundreds of dollars on grocery, household, and other every day items, simply by using coupons and reading various forums.  I took a second look when she told me that…

  • > A giver.  A taker.  Which are you?   Givers will give you a listening ear.  They will share their spirit, their heart, their love, their joy, their laughter, and typically anything that they can give to help someone in need. The takers will take your time, your advice, your money, your spirit, your energy, and…

  • > Buck the system. Go nontraditional. Be unconventional. Celebrate being eccentric. Be yourself. Do you with confidence and with flair. I’ve always condoned the traditional in much of everything that I’ve done. I know- as I’m told, tradition has its place. Not to sound clichéish, but my kids have always been encouraged to leave their…

  • >I cannot believe that I’m blogging about this incident, but it’s true and I’m just keeping it real. “Staying in the moment” and being “present” sometimes comes as a challenge to me.  I have to constantly remind myself to focus,  to enjoy the present moment and to not think about anything else.  Some days I…

  • > Through the spirit of a child- Will you still love me if I’m gay? Will you still love me if I’m over weight? Will you still love me if I’m not like you? Will you still love me if I’m not a college graduate? Will you still love me if I fall down and…