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Are You In Control Of Your Happiness?
I have been concerned that people are putting fun last on their to-do list. Some people are even feeling guilty for having fun. Are you one of these people? I hope not. This is why I conceptualized the #31Days Of Stoke/#Delight On The Daily two months ago. I wanted it to be a reason people…
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Are You Choosing Busy Over Happy?
Everybody is so busy these days. Running here, there, and everywhere in an effort to get things done. In a world that tells us it’s important to have more, to do more; we find ourselves spread thin trying to do it all. When I look around at all this ‘busy-ness,’ I wonder if I am…
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Alone in Seattle
Last week I found myself on the outskirts of my comfort zone. I wasn’t way out, but a wee bit out there. I was in Seattle for a day by myself. As someone who always has her family, husband, or friends in tow on any trips, being alone in a large city was exhilarating and…
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Living A Passionate Life
I found myself thinking a lot today about how to live a passionate life. Not just how to nurture our passions but how to live a life with passion. A life that is loud and vibrant. One that is filled with our dreams. How to take the ordinary life we’ve been given and make it extraordinary.…
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Why I Blog
If we live to be 82, we have approximately 30,000 days on this planet. DAYS! Our life can be reduced to days and half of mine are behind me. I started this blog because I want to make the most of my 30,000 days and I want to see how others are doing the…
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About Me
Hey, I’m Karen. And I just want you to know, I’ve been there. I’ve been stagnant. I’ve been scared. I’ve been trying to please everyone but myself. I’ve looked major life changes in the face and wanted to crawl back in bed and hide under the covers. I’m not some “expert” here to tell you…
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The Frog House: The Surf Shop With Heart
Do you think it is reasonable to use the vibe of a surf shop as a model for how to treat people? I am going to assert that not only is it reasonable, it is essential. The Frog House Surf Shop in Newport Beach, California has been helping surfers of all ages and skill levels…