Tag Archives: focus

Joshua Becker and Minimalism

Posted on July 11, 2019 by Patti Fralix

I have few heroes, but Joshua Becker is one of them. As humble as he is, he would probably be uncomfortable being considered anyone’s hero. But nonetheless, he is mine. I first learned of him through a niece’s Facebook post … Continue reading →

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Those Lazy Days

Posted on June 26, 2019 by Patti Fralix

How is your summer going? While summer technically just started a few days ago, in our area, the eastern U.S., it has felt like summer for several weeks. To the delight of many kids, school is out for a couple … Continue reading →

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Paying Attention

Posted on January 8, 2019 by Patti Fralix

One of my goals for 2019 is to focus more and better. By personality, focus is not one of my strong points. It is something that I am committed to improving. Since my 2017 Hurricane Irma experience in St. Maarten … Continue reading →

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The Gift(s) of the Season

Posted on December 21, 2018 by Patti Fralix

With only a few days left until Christmas, many people are scurrying around finishing up last minute shopping. Then there are those whose shopping has not involved scurrying around at all. Many of those have had Amazon and other deliveries … Continue reading →

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Inspiring Positive Change™

Posted on January 17, 2018 by Patti Fralix

A new year affords us the opportunity to start anew, whatever that means to each one of us. When you read that, New Year’s resolutions probably come to mind. Those familiar with my writings may recall that I prefer to … Continue reading →

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Hope & Focus

Posted on October 21, 2015 by Patti Fralix

At my soon to be 64 years, I am well aware that I will run out of life before I run out of living. I do not know when that will happen, but I do know that it will likely … Continue reading →

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