Category Archives: change

Working Hard on Ourselves

Posted on September 21, 2023 by Patti Fralix

Jim Rohn, one of my heroes, said many years ago, “Work harder on yourself than you do on your job.” This relates to personal development. It means reading books that expand our minds, attending seminars that help us grow, and … Continue reading →

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Still In Process

Posted on August 25, 2023 by Patti Fralix

I do not know why I have had, and still have, so much stuff. I am still cleaning out and finding all kinds of things, many of which I do not want to part with. While I haven’t yet conquered … Continue reading →

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A Few Thoughts

Posted on August 17, 2023 by Patti Fralix

On the drive recently to the mountains to pick up granddaughter Virginia from camp, I listened to Audible. 101 ESSAYS that will CHANGE the way YOU THINK by Brianna Wiest, which I had listened to previously, has some wonderful nuggets … Continue reading →

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A Great Past Is Not Necessary For A Great Future

Posted on July 14, 2023 by Patti Fralix

Every day we get the opportunity to turn our life around. To be someone we want to be. To be the best version of ourselves. Even if our past has not been what we wanted it to be, our future … Continue reading →

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The Second Half of 2023 is Upon Us!

Posted on June 29, 2023 by Patti Fralix

When July comes each year, it seems that the year is almost over. In reality, when July comes, the year is half over. And the half that just passed seems like the longer of the two halves. While we still … Continue reading →

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How Much Do We Really Need?

Posted on June 17, 2023 by Patti Fralix

As many of you know, Mike and I recently moved out of the home we built and lived in for almost 35 years. We downsized, into a house less than one-half of the size of the home we left. (The … Continue reading →

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Saying Goodbye to an Old Friend

Posted on June 6, 2023 by Patti Fralix

May 26, 2023, marked the end of an era. While we had known for several months that the end was coming, we were still not prepared for it. We thought we were since we and many others had been lamenting … Continue reading →

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Transitions and Celebrations

Posted on May 18, 2023 by Patti Fralix

This is a busy time for many. Mother’s Day just passed, and graduations are all around. Celebrations are in order. I hope that this is a happy time for you. But it isn’t a happy time for everyone. These transitions … Continue reading →

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Life Without Alcohol

Posted on May 10, 2023 by Patti Fralix

May 7, 2023, was the 4 year anniversary of my life without alcohol. I have learned a lot in these 4 years, about myself, and about life without alcohol. Perhaps my lessons can be of benefit to someone else. On … Continue reading →

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Taking Care Of Our Environment

Posted on March 15, 2023 by Patti Fralix

On a recent trip to Alexandria, Virginia, which is a wonderful walking city with a great downtown, I discovered a book I am so enjoying, Sustainable Minimalism, published in 2021 by Stephanie Marie Seferian. The book has me making some … Continue reading →

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