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Puppies and Christmas

Gratitude, Giving, Holidays, and Puppies It’s a wonderful time of the year! Despite the challenges of 2020, we have so much to be grateful for. Hosts Andrea Smith and Arjin Claire talk with reporter, Nihal Gill as he shares how, after their beloved dog was killed, they adopted a rescue puppy which brought them great joy. Dog trainer and author of 101 Rescue Puppies-One Family’s Story of Fostering Dogs, Love, and Trust, Kathy Callahan, describes the sheer bliss of being a fost

Trust but Verify, Covid Cons, Garden of Gratitude

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Trust but Verify, Covid Cons, Garden of Gratitude

It’s been a busy year. Since the onset of the pandemic, every day I have worked many hours to improve my landscape: pruning dead limbs, repairing stairs, rebuilding arches, eradicating weeds, planting new specimens, fertilizing, firescaping, re-seeding, and adding amendments. Cynthia Brian offers thanks for family, friends, health, and her garden as she looks forward to winter. Trust but Verify by Karna Small Bodman features a member of The White House staff and an FBI Specia

Thanksgiving and Gratitude, Design Trade Secrets, Rebuilding After Disaste

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Thanksgiving and Gratitude, Design Trade Secrets, Rebuilding After Disaste

r America is a country of great abundance, yet, everyday most of us complain about the lack in our lives. Being human means that all of us, regardless of race, religion, economics, politics, or sex, will have difficult times and challenges to overcome. We have created a plan that works for us and we’ll share it with you. It’s called, Thanksgiving is Today. A reading of the Gift of Gratitude from Cynthia’s award-winning book, Be the Star You Are!® Millennials to Boomers is inc

Cultivating Gratitude, Last Days of Sylvia Plath, Mixed Harvest

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Cultivating Gratitude, Last Days of Sylvia Plath, Mixed Harvest

Wednesdays with Writers continues to offer you just published books by authors during this Covid 19 Crisis. Gardening is not a hobby; it is an essential part of being. Gardening is a survival skill and an art form. This lockdown has sparked an increased appreciation for the solitude and splendor of gardening. Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian, helps you cultivate artful gratitude. Two books will be discussed by author Carl Rollyson,The Last Days of Sylvia Plath and The Life of

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Cultivating Artful Gratefulness

"My garden is my most beautiful work of art" – Claude Monet A vase filled with cascading jasmine sits on my nightstand just inches from my bed, its heady scent perfuming the entire room. Not only is it beautiful, but it is my sentinel alerting me when I awake that I still have my sense of smell. Since one of the symptoms of contracting Covid-19 is the loss of taste and smell, I appreciate the fact that I can smell the roses as well as all the marvelous fragrances breezing thr

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Grace and Gratitude in the Dirt

"Reflect upon your present blessings, of which every man has plenty; not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some." Charles Dickens, 1812-1870, Novelist Pumpkins, gourds, and scarecrows decorate our yards. Thanksgiving has arrived and we give thanks for our safety, the bounty on our tables, the flora in our curated gardens, our wide-open spaces, community camaraderie, and the benevolence of family and friends. Despite the electrical blackouts, evacuations, and fir

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Freedom and Peace

https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/116967/freedom-and-peace “Freedom is nothing else but a chance to be better.” Albert Camus In the former USSR, personal freedom was not evident. As Americans, we often take our numerous freedoms for granted. Host Brigitte Jia reads The Gift of Freedom by Cynthia Brian from the book, Be the Star You Are!® 99 Gifts for Living, Loving, Laughing, and Learning to Make a Difference. She expands on what freedom means to her as a college student.

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Appreciation

“There is more hunger in the world for love and appreciation than for bread.” Mother Teresa The more we appreciate the little things in life, the more big things will appear that enhance and empower us. All three books in the Be the Star You Are! series boast a chapter on Appreciation. Kenneth Jeon kicks off this episode by reading Joven Hundal’s chapter on Appreciation from the book, Be the Star You Are! Millennials to Boomers Celebrating Gifts of Positive Voices in a Changi

The Gratitude Formula, Helping Kids Fail, The Gift of Gratitude

Cynthia Brian

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The Gratitude Formula, Helping Kids Fail, The Gift of Gratitude

In The Gratitude Formula, McCarthy offers a definable, practical system that you can put to use every day to achieve success in your relationships, career, finances, health, personal pursuits, spiritual growth, and virtually any other aspect of your life. www.maymccarthy.com It may be easy to be a helicopter parent but the example you set for your children is negative. Instead of raising confident children, you breed risk averse adults. Learn to teach your children that figur

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Mentor Milestones, Get Moving, Be Happy

When you need advice, do you know where to turn? Do you have mentors that can steer you in the right direction? There’s no one size fits all coach, so start creating a team of advisors that can be mutually beneficial. From strategy to growing pains, stay on topic and keep the questions to fifteen minutes or less. When it comes to exercising, many people believe if they don’t hit the gym they are failing. The reality is that all physical movement counts. Whether it is a walk a

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Wellness with Deborah Myers

Would you love your family to feel more relaxed, centered, and grateful? Joven Hundal and Jack Pawlakos interview Deborah Myers, an energetic Acupressurist and Jin Shin Jyutsu practitioner who has taught thousands of adults and kids self-help acupressure. The Daily Clean Your House Flow is an easy to use flow that is effective for reducing stress, providing pain relief and strengthening the immune system. Deborah created an animated video of the Daily Flow to address a need f

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Nature RX, Appreciation, Cuba Libre

Studies have shown that the benefits of spending time outdoors are huge. You’ll relax, get physical exercise, improve your mental health, and interact with other nature lovers as you breathe in fresh air. Cynthia Brian gives you a prescription for wellness by nudging you outside. Are you one of those people whose glass is always half empty? Do you look at the bad things more than the good? It’s time to start appreciating your blessings and incorporate gratitude into your dail

Rescuing Ladybugs, Beavers, Moths, Butterflies, Thanks

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Rescuing Ladybugs, Beavers, Moths, Butterflies, Thanks

We’re all animals who are interdependent on each other. When we work to protect wildlife, we are fighting for the protection of the environments in which they live. When we protect those environments, we’re protecting them for the survival of the human (homo sapien) species as well. Journalist and author of Rescuing Ladybugs, Jennifer Skiff talks with Cynthia Brian about her book showcasing people who have shown extraordinary compassion for other animals. What’s the differenc

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Cultivating Thankfulness

“Gratitude is the fairest blossom which springs from the soul.” Henry Ward Beecher As I was admiring the crimson leaves fluttering to the ground from the liquid amber tree, I was overcome with gratitude for our distinct California seasons. How boring life would be if every day and every thing remained constant, unaltered, impervious to transformation. November ushers a time for reflection, providing the perfect opportunity to express our gratitude for being alive in a rapidly

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Puppies and Christmas

Trust but Verify, Covid Cons, Garden of Gratitude

Thanksgiving and Gratitude, Design Trade Secrets, Rebuilding After Disaste

Cultivating Gratitude, Last Days of Sylvia Plath, Mixed Harvest

Cultivating Artful Gratefulness

Grace and Gratitude in the Dirt

Freedom and Peace

Appreciation

The Gratitude Formula, Helping Kids Fail, The Gift of Gratitude

Mentor Milestones, Get Moving, Be Happy

Wellness with Deborah Myers

Nature RX, Appreciation, Cuba Libre

Rescuing Ladybugs, Beavers, Moths, Butterflies, Thanks

Cultivating Thankfulness