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

Category: Inspiration

  • Back in the day, I had gazillion minutes on my hands. I had plenty of time to drive to Vineland, NJ, where a plethora of farms were located and I picked fresh kale, cabbage, and collard greens.  Local farmers welcomed pickers with open arms. I took pride in the fact that my veggies were locally…

  • The Gift Of Gratitude

    “Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.” -William Arthur Ward My life is wonderful!!  It is NOT perfect either, but I am truly grateful for everything.  While I live in a beautiful home and have a few nice possessions; they are replaceable tangibles.  I am more appreciative and…

  • Taking It All In Stride

    Life is a song-sing it.  Life is a game–play it. Life is a challenge–meeet it.  Life is dream–realize it.   Life is a sacrifice–offer it.  Life is love–enjoy it.                                                     …

  • Happily Hitched For 27 Years!

    Twenty-seven years ago, the statistics were stacked against our marital endeavors.  In fact, according to a 1988 report, the year we married, 43% of marriages [will] end in divorce. Well guess what baby? We. Are. Still. Married.   Barring any dumb ass mid-life crises on either of our parts and God’s will and grace, we are…

  • Positivity is like fitness… You don’t talk about it, you live it! 🙂 I could not resist this shirt. Lol!! 

  • There is eternal power and influence in motherhood. -Julie B. Beck Seeing the first image of our baby inside of our womb, the excitement of feeling the first kick inside our swollen bellies, the forever waited sound of the first breathe and cry at birth—all produces a plethora of emotions and fairytale like dreams. Instant…