Monthly Archives: April 2014

YES!

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Lynn Miclea

YES!  This is what we need to say to Life – YES! YES means not holding ourselves back with fears or doubts or insecurities. Not letting past hurts or disappointments keep us stuck. Not staying hidden and “safe.” Not being … Continue reading →

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Z – Zen

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Lynn Miclea

Zen – I have been fascinated with Zen for over 40 years. I was never into memorizing names or dates or facts, and I have not felt comfortable with the organized structure and strict rituals of most religions. I always … Continue reading →

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Y – Yippeee!

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Lynn Miclea

Yippeee! – To me, even the sound of YIPPEEE is pure joy.  It is finding the fun and oh-wow happiness and exuberance in life. Giggling and laughing and being silly.  Seeing and thoroughly enjoying the fun and joy in all of life that … Continue reading →

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X – XL (Extra Large)

Posted on April 27, 2014 by Lynn Miclea

XL (Extra Large) – Rather than a size of clothing (and there is absolutely nothing wrong with this size clothes), I believe this is how we should live our lives. Extra Large. That doesn’t necessarily mean extreme thrills. For me, … Continue reading →

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W – Weather

Posted on April 25, 2014 by Lynn Miclea

Weather – There is something so amazingly, deliciously exhilarating and refreshing about weather. It is cleansing, exciting, and pulsating with life. My skin tingles, my senses are heightened. I rush to the windows to look out, my eyes open wide … Continue reading →

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V – Voice

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Lynn Miclea

Voice – We all have our own unique voice with which we communicate to the world. A voice that reaches out and speaks our own inner truth. A voice that expresses our honest, true, authentic self. A voice that can … Continue reading →

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U – Unemployment

Posted on April 23, 2014 by Lynn Miclea

Unemployment – I have recently joined the ranks of the unemployed, having been unexpectedly and unceremoniously fired from my job. And it was surreal. For years, I had been given decent raises, bonuses for good performance, and much praise. I … Continue reading →

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T – Teachers

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Lynn Miclea

Teachers – When we were younger, we thought of a teacher as one who stood in front of a classroom spouting facts, or as a learned professor discussing ideas from behind a lectern. As I am finding my way through … Continue reading →

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S – Sacred

Posted on April 21, 2014 by Lynn Miclea

Sacred – What is sacred? What makes something sacred, special, holy, worthy of reverence? What makes something resonate with the divine? What is it that touches us on deep, limitless, and unknowable levels? What is it that is connected to … Continue reading →

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R – Rich

Posted on April 20, 2014 by Lynn Miclea

Rich – When I was younger, I thought being rich simply meant having a lot of money. Which would be a nice thing to have, and one day I’d like to actually find out how nice it would be. But … Continue reading →

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