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Is A Life Partner Essential To Your Happiness?

Carrie McCarthy — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 08:01:11 +0000

“The love we have in our youth is superficial compared to the love that an old man has for his old wife.” — Will Durant

Carrie says: Not essential, but a powerful way to grow, stretch and open your heart. My first year of marriage was painfully difficult; adjusting to being with another, letting go, and at the same time learning to stand my ground. Now, I love being married, having a life partner…we are expanding together.

Jessica says: I think it’s an individual thing. Some will tell you they don’t need another to be complete, some think they can’t be fulfilled without a partner. All I know for certain is that personally, right now, a life partner sounds pretty awesome.

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Love: Complicated, or Simple?

Carrie McCarthy — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 08:01:06 +0000

“The meeting of two personalities is like the contact of two chemical substances: if there is any reaction, both are transformed.” — Carl Jung

Carrie says: For me the beauty of love is in the contrast, both complicated and simple. Does it depend on the individual? Maybe. My husband says I am complicated, he also says I am quirky and interesting!

Jessica says: I think love is simple, but we overthink it until it becomes complicated. Nothing misrepresents love more than an explanation.

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What Will You Forgive Yourself For Today?

Carrie McCarthy — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 08:01:37 +0000

“Forgiveness is the fragrance that the violet sheds on the heel that has crushed it.” — Mark Twain

Carrie says: I will forgive myself for not listening to my intuition. For allowing myself to think that because others have more experience, education or money they know best. I know what works for me and to neglect my inner voice is disrespecting me, god and the universe.

Jessica says: I gotta forgive myself for wearing my heart on my sleeve — constantly. And for not knowing exactly where I’m going at the moment. Emotions are meant to be felt, and life is going to straighten itself out. I have to sit myself down and repeat that.

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Does It All Happen For A Reason?

Carrie McCarthy — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 08:01:33 +0000

“Be still, sad heart, and cease repining; Behind the clouds the sun is shining; Thy fate is the common fate of all, Into each life some rain must fall, Some days must be dark and dreary.” — Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Carrie says: I don’t believe in destiny. I believe we create our life, that good attracts good and when life exposes pain, struggle and hardship there is an opportunity to ask “Is this a repeating lesson?” or “What can I learn from this experience?”.

Jessica says: I’m not 100% sure what I believe, but at this point, holding on to the fact that everything does happen for a reason allows me to see beyond obstacles and setbacks. There is a reason for this…just hold tight and you’ll learn it soon.

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Enlightenment: Through Restriction or Enjoyment?

Carrie McCarthy — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 08:01:52 +0000

There are many paths to enlightenment. Be sure to take one with a heart.” — Lao Tzu

Carrie says: Enjoyment!!! The joy of crisp fresh air, the joy of puppy breath and coming home…Life expands with bliss.
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Jessica says: Enjoyment. I understand the need for some to reach their bliss through restriction, but I’ve never responded well to that theory. I feel closest to God when I’m (like Carrie) blissfully entangled in goodness.

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Positivity; How Do You Keep It Alive?

Carrie McCarthy — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 08:01:36 +0000

“You’ve done it before and you can do it now. See the positive possibilities. Redirect the substantial energy of your frustration and turn it into positive, effective, unstoppable determination.” — Ralph Marston

Carrie says: I keep positive energy alive by giving thanks. I am truly blessed with my health, my family and friends. I have moments of grey, wondering ‘why me?’, and in those moments I feel my feelings and then move gracefully towards what is light and positive. I feel positive because I have experienced negative, contrast is a great teacher.

Jessica says: I pray. I give thanks when things go right, thanks when things go wrong (at least they’re not worse) and constantly ask for guidance. The more I pray, the less alone I feel, and the easier it is to be consistently happy.

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How Will You Make Your Weekend Sensual?

Carrie McCarthy — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 08:01:54 +0000

“To be sensual, I think, is to respect and rejoice in the force of life, of life itself, and to be present in all that one does, from the effort of loving to the making of bread.” — James Arthur Baldwin

Carrie says: Delighting my taste buds! I am in Thunder Bay and a fabulous chef, Fern, is serving dinner at my sis’s!! A feast of beauty and flavor!

Jessica says: By indulging — just enough — in anything I please!

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Your Dream Home; Where Is It and Why?

Carrie McCarthy — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 08:01:53 +0000

“I long, as does every human being, to be at home wherever I find myself.” — Maya Angelou

Carrie says: My dream home is a contemporary house on one of the Gulf Islands. A place for solitude and connection.

Jessica says: A rustic, open and modern farmhouse filled with laughter. There’s a laundry line, too. And a bunch of big dogs. Happiness is space and freedom to run.

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What Is Your Favorite Meal of the Day, and How Will You Enjoy It Today?

Carrie McCarthy — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 08:01:00 +0000

“I like vending machines, because snacks are better when they fall. If I buy a candy bar at the store, oftentimes I will drop it so that is achieves its maximum flavor potential.” — Mitch Hedberg

Carrie says: My favorite meal of the day is breakfast! After a great run or yoga class I love to have a big bowl of steel cut oats. Top it with Canadian maple syrup and I’m good to go!

Jessica says: I second breakfast. There’s nothing better than cereal (3 different kinds at once, of course!) with berries, banana, and a hot mug of English Breakfast tea. Heaven.

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Taking Risks When It Comes To Love; Is It Always Worth It?

Carrie McCarthy — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 08:01:38 +0000

“The heart has its reasons which reason knows not of.” — Blaise Pascal

Carrie says: Always worth it — as long as you are safe and have your dignity!

Jessica says: Does your mind understand why you need to take the risk? Does your heart demand it? Does your soul realize the possible outcomes? Yes? Then risk it. Love is too beautiful to run from.

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