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Well-Being Challenge Giveaway
Our 30 Day Well-Being Challenge is at 20 days and going strong! Enter giveaway here or at the end of this post. Since we started our challenge on July 4th, we’ve seen some great things. Read more about the challenge here. Participants have reported in daily on Facebook with at least one thing they did to improve their well-being. There’s been a huge variety of activities—focusing on physical, mental, and spiritual health. One of the most rewarding parts of this 30 Day Well-Being Challenge has been watching everybody come together as a community to encourage and support each other! The Watchers Seriesby Deirdra Eden Author Deirdra Eden has been a close friend and mentor for more than 10 years. I’ve always…
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Persephone: Chapter 8
It’s really hard to function when it’s 90+ degrees and your air conditioning isn’t working. I thought this week would go so much easier. Guess that’s what I get for bragging about being so far of my deadline last week! Read the first chapter of Persephone here. Chapter 8Persephone My relief at Hades’ peaceful departure was short lived. Artemis dragged me by the wrist, through the forest, to where her attendants waited. The maidens bowed in unison. “Mistress,” a maiden with a small coronet said with a fist crossing her heart. “Shall we prepare for battle?” “No, Atalanta,” Artemis replied shortly. “I must return this babe to her mother’s side…
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Persephone: Chapter 7
I think this chapter was the most fun I’ve had writing! It was a hard week, but writing this helped me get through it. What helps you get through hard times? Read the first chapter of Persephone here. Chapter 7Persephone I need to admit something. Yes, I love horses, but that time, when I ran to Hades’ chariot, it wasn’t for them. They truly were wonderful creatures, but I needed something to hide behind while Hades was with me. I felt too exposed, too vulnerable—not that he would hurt me or anything—no matter how tall and imposing he was. I just… When he looked at me, I felt like I…
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Persephone: Chapter 6
My kids have been such good sports giving me feedback as I write. I was reading this chapter aloud to my daughter while my son played video games in the same room. I didn’t think he was listening until he started asking questions about parts he’d missed! Read the first chapter of Persephone here. Chapter 6Hades Cerberus’ growls resonated in three different tones—one from each head. I closed my eyes, and my shoulders dropped. Couldn’t people just leave me alone? My feet dragged as I entered the throne room and sat heavily on the overly large ebony throne. Why did I even bother with that thing? It was cold and…
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30 Day Well-being Challenge
This last year has been hard on everyone. Covid just plain sucked. BUT it also became a catalyst for many people to make positive changes in their lives, like focusing more on family and self-care. I’ve spent a lot of time lately trying to improve my family’s overall well-being, and I’ve learned that if I don’t start improving my own well-being, it all comes to nothing. So, I’ve tried to pay more attention to my needs and my own self-care. To watch for warning signs of burnout, take time out when I need it, and give myself permission to take care of myself. I’ve always been the last person I…
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30 Day Well-being Challenge
This last year has been hard on everyone. Covid just plain sucked. BUT it also became a catalyst for many people to make positive changes in their lives, like focusing more on family and self-care. I’ve spent a lot of time lately trying to improve my family’s overall well-being, and I’ve learned that if I don’t start improving my own well-being, it all comes to nothing. So, I’ve tried to pay more attention to my needs and my own self-care. To watch for warning signs of burnout, take time out when I need it, and give myself permission to take care of myself. I’ve always been the last person I…
