Author: Angela
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Starting Self-Care
Self-care can be scary. Dr Sharon Fieldstone (Ted Lasso) There are many differing views on what self-care is. First and foremost, it is a commitment to your own well-being. It’s like practicing a musical instrument until you play beautifully. You don’t stop there but continue to build skills through practice. A self-care practice is what…
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Survival Lessons
I am a prolific reader. I’ve always loved escaping into amazing realms. From school days spent in the library, avoiding bullies, through today when I am fortunate enough to earn an income reading, editing, and writing, books have been like a best friend. They are a source of comfort, inspiration, and a well of infinite…
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Cultivating Happiness
In today’s complicated world with all the strife, tragedy and (let’s get real) bullshit, it is not unusual to feel helpless, outraged, depressed or overwhelmed. Life is full of challenges, and it is not easy to stand up against society, the government, or even your boss. There are so many things, great and small, that…
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How Change Works
Everyone has heard the platitude, “change is hard,” but not everyone really thinks about just how difficult it is or why. Anyone who has ever tried to lose weight understands it isn’t just about portion control. Lasting change often requires changing our thoughts as well as our habits. Why is that? Habits are behaviors that require…
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Creating Balance
Human life consists of four aspects: the spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical levels of existence. In order to find balance, wholeness, and fulfillment in our lives, we need to heal, develop, and integrate all four of these aspects within ourselves. Shakti Gawain In today’s busy world, there are many demands on our time and drains…
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Wheel of Life
Want to develop your self-care routine but not sure where to start? Take this assessment to identify areas of your life that need attention. Unlike the more well-known Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, the Wheel of Life is a circle that focuses on balance rather than reaching an unsustainable pinnacle. It also provides a great baseline…
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Alan Benjamin
ALAN BENJAMIN is a multi-instrumentalist and composer who specializes in the intricate genre of progressive rock music. He is also a music educator and audio engineer as well as the production manager/technical director for the long-running NJ Proghouse live concert/festival series and a founding member of the internationally acclaimed prog band, Advent. ANGELA: When did…
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Jonathan Maberry
JONATHAN MABERRY is a New York Times best-selling and multiple Bram Stoker Award-winning horror and thriller author, editor, comic book writer, magazine feature writer, playwright, content creator and writing teacher/lecturer. He was named one of the Today’s Top Ten Horror Writers. His books have been sold to more than two-dozen countries. ANGELA: Where do your…
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Louise Marley
LOUISE MARLEY is a prolific writer of science fiction/fantasy and historical fiction with strong female characters. She has been awarded the Endeavor Award three times. She has written under the pseudonyms Cate Campbell, Louisa Morgan, and Toby Bishop. Ms. Marley used to sing professionally with the Seattle Opera and music features significantly in several of…
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Nina Kiriki Hoffman
NINA KIRIKI HOFFMAN is an award-winning author of fantasy, horror, and science fiction. She has been nominated for every major award for her short fiction in the fantasy and science fiction genre. ANGELA: Where do your ideas come from? NINA: Ideas are all around. I always have at least a pen and a piece of…
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