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Month: July 2014

My Life as a Mom: Finding Perspective Through Sleepless Nights

Posted on July 29, 2014October 29, 2015 by Jill Kristy - MA in Language and Literacy, Teacher, Writer & Mommy of 2
Last night the baby woke up every 2 hours. 9:04 p.m., “WHHAA!” 11:19 p.m., “WHHHHAAAA!!” 1:01 a.m., “WWWHHHHAAAA!!!” 3:27 a.m., “WWWWWWHHHHHHAAAAA!!!!” 5:09 a.m., “WWWWWWWHHHHHHHHAAA... Read More

How a Few Thousand Strangers Inspired Me to Face My Fears

Posted on July 24, 2014August 21, 2014 by Breanne Cooley Wilson - Editor-in-Chief
Living in the Bay Area, you hear about all kinds of awesome outdoor festivals. It seems like every weekend there’s a music festival, a street festival, a food festival or a wine festival to explore ... Read More
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An Introduction to the Power of Positive Psychology

Posted on July 14, 2014August 13, 2014 by Monica Montijo - MA in Positive Developmental Psychology & Evaluation, Writer & Certified Hatha Yoga Teacher
1. What is “Positive Psychology”? How did you first begin studying it? Positive psychology is the science of improving our quality of life. It is the study of positive states like happiness and gr... Read More
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Veteran Steve Baskis Loses His Sight – but Gains a Whole New Vision

Posted on July 13, 2014August 21, 2014 by Breanne Cooley Wilson - Editor-in-Chief
I can’t imagine losing my sense of sight. And neither could Veteran Steve Baskis – until it actually happened on May 13, 2008. Steve’s journey is one of many inspiring veterans stor... Read More
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6 Life Lessons I Learned from My Kids

Posted on July 12, 2014July 31, 2014 by Jill Kristy - MA in Language and Literacy, Teacher, Writer & Mommy of 2
As moms I think it’s natural to stress ourselves out regularly, wondering if we’re doing all the right things for our kids.  Are we teaching the right values and behaviors?  Will our act... Read More

Dad Carries Daughter with Cerebral Palsy in Triathlons

Posted on July 8, 2014August 26, 2014 by Breanne Cooley Wilson - Editor-in-Chief
“She is my heart and I am her legs.” That’s how Rick Van Beek describes his relationship with his 13-year old daughter, Maddy. In 2008, Rick quit smoking 2 packs a day and started ... Read More

“Swimming Behind the Waterfall” – How Meditation Changed ABC Anchorman Dan Harris’ Life

Posted on July 6, 2014August 21, 2014 by Breanne Cooley Wilson - Editor-in-Chief
I don’t know about you, but I always thought that successful anchormen and women were cool as cucumbers 24/7. I just assumed that anyone who had the guts to speak to millions of people on a liv... Read More

Jason McElwain – Nothin’ but Net

Posted on July 3, 2014August 21, 2014 by Breanne Cooley Wilson - Editor-in-Chief
“It felt like we won a championship. Everyone was so happy for me.” Those were the words Jason McElwain – also known as “J Mac” – uses to describe the only varsity ... Read More

In Loving Memory of Our Friend Kathy, aka MC, the “Mountain Climber”

Posted on July 1, 2014August 21, 2014 by Breanne Cooley Wilson - Editor-in-Chief
I’ll never forget my conversations with Kathy. She was the type of person who could listen with such intensity that you actually felt like she was looking straight through you, to your core. M... Read More

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