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"There is more to life than increasing its speed. Slow down, breathe and enjoy. "

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Sometimes You Need To Take A “Time Out”

By Gay Barefield Leave a Comment Sep 8

Time out. We think of it as a punishment for bad behavior in kids. Or as a break from the day to day grind. But what if we used it in our lives as a way to step away from one aspect of our lives that may be creating a great deal of stress? That gives […]

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What’s Holding You Back?

By Gay Barefield Leave a Comment Jun 23

“A dream doesn’t die because it has no truth. It dies because you fail to nurture it.” ~Susie Clevenger From a life you want to live. A relationship you want to pursue. A friendship you crave. A dream you want to achieve. A business you want to start. A wound you need to heal. A […]

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Loving and Living My “New” Old Life!

By Gay Barefield Leave a Comment Jun 2

The biggest adventure you can take is to live the life of your dreams ~Oprah Winfrey I celebrated my birthday a few weeks ago, 57 years on this wonderful Mother Earth, and decided to follow the advice of Dr. Christiane Northrup on celebrating birthdays; “You celebrate everything that you’ve accomplished or that you’re proud of […]

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Dear Facebook, I Think We Need Some Time Apart.

By Gay Barefield Leave a Comment Apr 25

Dear Facebook, I’m trying to be fair but you are not playing nice. So I think it’s time for a separation and possibly a divorce. This is no longer working for me.  I know how this goes, I’ve been through a divorce and it was ugly, painful and long. Separating from you, Facebook is turning […]

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Why “Fearless” Is One Of My Core Desire Feelings.

By Gay Barefield Leave a Comment Feb 14

“Want to bring out the best in people? Ask them how they want to feel” ~Truthbomb/Danielle LaPorte The word “fearless” can conjure images of bungee jumping, extreme biking or snow boarding off impossible mountains. Sounds scary and fun but that’s not where I’m going with this wonderful word. Let me show you how I see […]

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“What Ifs” For 2015

By Gay Barefield Leave a Comment Dec 27

“Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right.” ~Oprah Winfrey Awwww, a New Year is closing in and as we start thinking about the clean slate of 2015 instead of resolutions let me give you an alternative. Here’s what dropped into my head the other day, I call it […]

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Why Your Wellness Routine Needs A Little “Zen”

By Gay Barefield Leave a Comment Nov 30

“A bodily disease, which we look upon as whole and entire within itself, may after all be but a symptom of some ailment in the spiritual part.“   ~Nathaniel Hawthorne, The Scarlet Letter  The holidays are here and you are safeguarding your wellness routine. You continue to work out, eat healthier and keep doing “all the […]

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Take A Break And Be Amazed At What Happens Next

By Gay Barefield Leave a Comment Nov 15

“Don’t miss all the beautiful colors of the rainbow looking for that pot of gold.”~Unknown Everyone needs a break, a time to step back and create distance from something you enjoy doing. When something becomes dull or you lose focus, this is when a little time away can open up a world of possibilities. Most of […]

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To Truly “Live” Your Life, You Need Waders.

By Gay Barefield Leave a Comment Oct 4

“Jump into the middle of things, get your hands dirty, fall flat on your face, and then reach for the stars”~Ben Stein You are sitting in front of your computer logged into Facebook looking at your friends’ updates. “Oh look, this one is going on this great trip, this one has the perfect home life […]

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What’s Missing In Your Life?

By Gay Barefield Leave a Comment Sep 20

“When tea becomes ritual, it takes its place at the heart of our ability to see greatness in small things.” ~ Muriel Barbery I was listening to a podcast by Annika Martins. She was interviewing L’Erin (the force behind SisterFire) and I was struck by the realization of what was missing in my life. The answer to why I had […]

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This is a place where we learn to slow down, enjoy our lives as they are right now, and simplify through reconnecting with nature and the moon. Learn more on the About Me page.

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These are charities that I believe are making a difference in our world. I welcome you to check them out and please donate if one speaks to you.

World Central KitchenWorld Central KitchenI believe that food, shelter and water are basic rights for every human on this planet. Jose’ Andres’ and his WCK group step in to provide beautiful, nutritious food during disasters, the pandemic, and any other opportunity where people need to be fed.Learn More Foothills Humane SocietyFoothills Humane SocietyThis is my local shelter, in Columbus, NC, doing a wonderful job at remaining as close to 100% no kill as possible. Animals make us more human and I believe in adopting not shopping for pets, saving a life with a new beginning.Learn More Trees, Water & People Trees, Water & People Caring for Mother Earth by planting trees, helping people live sustainably and decreasing our carbon footprint are things that I see as very important for the next seven generations.Learn More Lakota Law ProjectLakota Law ProjectI have a strong kinship to Native people and this group works to change many of the injustices done to the first people that still go on today, such as the right to vote.Learn More

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