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
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An upright small black suitcase on wheels stands on the curb. Next to it are two large and nearly filled plastic bags with orange shoe boxes inside. Easily identifiable is the Nike brand logo. A tethered book bag and a few other loose items perched on the blacktop. Young, athletic looking, lean, and flawless…
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Friendship. Dating. Relationships. Marriage. Their depth and meaning seem unrelated to when I met my husband 36 years ago. Cell phones, smartphones, social media, dating websites, and the internet–they did not exist nor did they complicate or interfere in relationships. Lives were more private. Sharing too much (or any) personal information was taboo. You only…
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The recent purchase of a gorgeous fern got me to thinking about the environmental wellness in my home. Environmental wellness (EW) supports and promotes healthy living. It is the quality of the habitat at home, school, the community, and pretty much every space you encounter. The way you interact with nature and the personal environment can…
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There once was a time when I was relentless in my pursuit of perfection. A sparkling and stain free stove, a crumbless kitchen counter, clean bathroom mirrors, and bare floors that left no dust or particles on the foots’ bottom. Impeccability on this level was too much to maintain, but it took me years to…
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By now, most of you know that I moved from up north to down south. For the first time in my 52-year life, I surged from familiar to unfamiliar. From safe to vulnerable. Wase and mapquest are my new besties! The constant noise of nearly everyone knowing me (and my family) and visa Versa has stopped.…
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You could easily argue that I picked the worse time of year to partake in a Vegan Challenge. Strangely I never considered the approaching holidays. I had already been thinking about eliminating meat and seafood from my diet. The dairy thing was a last minute bonus. I am an athlete. Athletes are competitive spirits. We like…
Health & Wellness by Lexa's Journal 