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One Door Closes…One Door Opens

I have experienced this first-hand, not once but several times. It was really hard to see that “other door” the first time. We are faced with challenges and opportunities everyday …

A Small But Valuable Life

In the movie, “You’ve Got Mail”, Meg Ryan writes this: “Sometimes I wonder about my life. I lead a small life…well valuable…but small. And sometimes I wonder, do I do …

Try

Is there something you wanted to try in 2011? So…did you ever get to it? How did it go? Do you still want to try it? So what’s stopping you? …

What Price Would You Pay For a Dream?

I’m constantly amazed at how people complain about their situation but when presented with alternatives or a solution….they aren’t willing to pay the price. When I “worked for the man” …

What is your Burning Desire?

I’m re-reading a book that was written in 1937, and is just as relevant in today’s tough economic times as it was during the Great Depression. The book is

What Do You Say To Taking Chances?

Life is WAAAAYYYY too short to waste a minute of it. So why not take a chance, try daring new things, challenge yourself, step out of your comfort zone?? What …

10 Simple Pleasures

A walk on the beach at sunrise. Dark chocolate anything….. The first sip of coffee in the morning. A great book, a blanket, and a cup of tea by the …

I’ve traveled to England, Holland, Italy, France, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Greece, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Australia, China, and throughout the U.S. Here are a few of my pictures….to make you jealous….and …

Find Your Escape And Tell No One

It’s all about me! When I first heard a girlfriend utter these words, all I could think of was, “How incredibly selfish of her”. But in hindsight, I realize she …

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Welcome, I'm Maria and I want to inspire you to live the life of your dreams. Take this journey with me, and open your heart and mind to how awesome life can truly be. Read more...