Thursday, March 5

Celebration

What Christmas Means To Me – Monique Duell
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Celebration

What Christmas Means To Me – Monique Duell

Thanksgiving is over, the leftovers are goneRadio stations playing our favorite Temptations Christmas songChristmas lists are made and children of all ages are excitedWhile santa and his elves work overtime to fulfill their hearts desiresFor those less fortunate, we work together to be a blessingMaking sure that they're warm, fed and have enough clothes for dressingWith gratitude we wrap gifts, put up trees and ornaments, making our homes merry and brightAnticipating what's under the tree at the first morning's lightIt's the most loving time of the yearAs we appreciate those we hold so dearGiving all praises to God for His ultimate gift and sacrificeMerry Christmas to all, and to all, a good night 
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9 HOLIDAY WELLNESSS TIPS – Dr. Catherine Jackson
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Celebration, Wellness

9 HOLIDAY WELLNESSS TIPS – Dr. Catherine Jackson

The holiday season can be filled with excitement. For many of us we look forward to spending time with family and friends, traveling or putting together wonderful holiday gatherings and parties. One of my favorite and fondest memories around this time of year is gathering with my family at my Aunt’s home where I see all of my aunts, uncles and cousins. Everyone brings a homemade dish or two, we open with prayer and thanks for blessings, break bread together, play games and talk into the wee hours of the night. However, with all of the hustle and bustle, the most wonderful time of the year can also be the most chaotic time leading to stress, anxiety and feelings of depression. With a little mindfulness everyone can fully enjoy the holiday season’s fun times and traditions, new and old. Thes...
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The Emotional Spectrum of the Christmas Season – Nicky Hassaballa
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Celebration, Holiday 2023

The Emotional Spectrum of the Christmas Season – Nicky Hassaballa

It felt almost instantaneous that as soon as the calendar read September 23, time transported us to the Holiday Season.  Sure, we all had our Halloween candy and our Thanksgiving turkey dinner, but the holiday most people are enthusiastic about is Christmas.  We are inundated by the optimal gifts, the sweets, the nostalgia of what Santa meant to us as children and the child-like wonder and anticipation for this seemingly magical experience wrapped in ribbon and tinsel.  The t.v. commercials and the radio songs stir up a whirlwind of giddiness, joy, laughter, family and friends, as if to force us into a cheerful mood and strip us of our freedom to choose our emotions, at least up until New Year’s Eve. Whenever this time of year comes around for me, I am reminded of my m...
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Why we need to celebrate our Success – Monica Bradley
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Celebration

Why we need to celebrate our Success – Monica Bradley

Monica Bradley is the founder and owner of award-winning mortgage broker, MB Associates, in Cheam, Surrey. She talks about the importance of celebrating success in business – even small daily victories. When was the last time you celebrated some good news? For me, it’s a ....... (more…)
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