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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Have you ever really wanted to do something but didn’t quite get to it? Visit a new city, cut your hair, or maybe learn a new language? Perhaps the “it,” whatever it is collecting dust on your bucket or dream list? I’m there right with you. There is at least one item I am excited…
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I love traveling. Meeting new folks, acquiring different perspectives about people, places, cultures, and simply learning about the unknowns. The opportunities feed my wish to learn. The same manner that people share with me, I like to do the same. I am convinced and believe in destiny. The older I become, the more I understand that there is no…
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There is something uniquely special about running in the summer rain. I left the house early Sunday afternoon with the intent of taking a short run. I’m chuckling just thinking about it. Why? Because my short run turned into 8.51 miles. As I readied for my run, the sun shined. Two steps out the front…
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I can swim, but I don’t like deep waters. To be more specific I don’t like being submerged in water where my feet can’t touch the bottom surface. The fear is a mental block that I’m working through. While vacationing in Cancun, Mexico, hubby was fixated on giving our son the opportunity to swim with Dolphins. …
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Nearly two weeks ago a Derecho storm wreaked havoc on South Jersey. While derecho uprooted trees, blew down poles and power lines, and left thousands of residents without electricity for a week or longer, me, my husband, and our nine year-old son were pool side in Cancun, Mexico. We learned of the devastating storm a few…
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Bill whips his car off the ramp and enters into the school’s busy parking lot; he quickly pulls into a space. It is around 7:25 a.m. He exits his vehicle and nonchalantly walks to the employee entrance. Me: “Good Morning Bill” Bill: “Good Morning Mrs. Cain Me: “How are you?” Bill: His face brightens with…