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: quotes

  • In The Name of Wellness: Why Your Words Matter

    The concept of total wellness recognizes that our every thought, word and behavior affects our greater health and well-being.  And we, in turn are affected not only emotionally but also physically and spiritually.  -Greg Anderson While ironing a shirt for work (do people still iron?) you mentally drift. The tip of the iron touches your…

  • Surprises in Mindful Meals

    “Fill yourself with passion and purpose that enable you to offer your best to the world.” -Oprah Winfrey Collectedness. Determined. Peaceful. Purposeful My feelings. I am in week four, day two of my Vegan challenge.  Although this blog is dedicated to more than my transition to a vegan lifestyle, I am sharing this journey with…

  • Private Thoughts Of A Transitioning Vegan

    Pay attention to the things you are naturally drawn to. They are often drawn to your path, passion, and purpose in life.  Have the courage to follow them. -Ruben Chavez I am at conflict.  Like really feeling some kinda way. Only two weeks into my journey, I promised myself that I would not to turn…

  • Believe In Fresh Starts And New Beginnings

    Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything. – George Bernard Shaw Only two days after arriving in Georgia, I was giddy with excitement. We found ourselves walking around in amazement at Avalon in Alpharetta. Honey child!! I was flippin’ happier than a pig in… Well, you know…

  • Singing… “It’s Our Anniversary!”

    Books of all genres are published yearly and in various sizes.  Some books are small with a few chapters while other novels are written with over 700 pages. Novels can be captivating, heartfelt, insightful, emotional, adventurous, and enchanting; the list is endless. I can use many of the same words to describe the many chapters…

  • If you do follow your bliss, you put yourself on a kind of track that has been there all the while waiting for you, and the life you ought to be living is the one you are living. When you can see that, you begin to meet people who are in the field ofyour bliss,…