Manifesting for Beginners
By now you’ve heard of manifesting – the practice of intentionally creating what you want with your thoughts. You may have read the book The Secret or some of the newer books on the subject like You are Badass by Jen Sincero. Manifesting, at it’s most basic, is the practice of what you think, you […]
7 Things You Can Do Now to be More Mindful
Summer is a little more than half over and if you’re like most people that means you’re mind is full of thoughts about getting the kids back to school. Shopping for new clothes for the fall year, books, activities, sports, lunches and homework!! It’s enough to make your want to crawl under the blankets and […]
Plan a Block Party for National Night Out
As the founder and president of EBS Security in Jacksonville, FL, I know how important community is. A strong community is a safer community. When you know your neighbors, you keep your community and property safe. Next month is National Night Out, an annual event that takes place the first Tuesday in August. What is […]
Books to Read this Summer
Summer is here and that means it’s time to slow things down a bit and relax a little. If you’re like me you probably have a difficult time slowing down. Reading is a great way to do just that. If you’re looking for some great books to read this summer check out the list below […]
Quotes to Inspire you to Greatness
I’m always on the lookout for inspiring quotes. I love reading what others have said and doing my best to apply them to my life. Sometimes, one of these gems is just what I need to find the extra motivation I need to get the job done. Other times, a powerful quote can lift me […]
15 Things You Can Do Now to Create a Better World
Looking to inspire or be inspired? Looking to make a positive impact on your community, on the world around you? Here are 25 things you can do now to create a better world. Recycle – Most of already recycle, most communities have made it super easy to put your recyclables out with the trash, there’s […]
Sitting in Discomfort
I talk a lot about inspiration and motivation on this blog. I post what I hope are uplifting pieces that my readers find useful in their daily lives. Of course, life isn’t always uplifting and inspiring. In fact, a lot of the time life can be downright challenging and hard. That’s why it’s so important […]
Inspiring TED Talks
We all need some inspiration from time to time and one of the best places to find inspiration on the internet is watching TED Talks. The following TED talks are some of the most popular presentations from the organization. From the science of happiness to finding your authentic voice, you’ll be inspired to do just […]
Celebrating Spring!
Spring is just a few days away – are you celebrating a rebirth of any kind. Spring is that time of year when we celebrate both birth and rebirth. Birth of baby animals can be found in our zoos, parks and back yards. Rebirth can be found in our gardens, on the beaches and anywhere […]
Making Deeper Connections
It seems that the more we utilize social media like Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, the more we become disconnected from each other. Sure, these social media platforms were designed to connect us to one another – and for reconnecting with old friends from high school it’s wonderful – but lately, it seems as though social […]