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

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Is “Good” Enough?

By Gay Barefield Leave a Comment Oct 12 1

“For, in the end, it is impossible to have a great life unless it is a meaningful life. And it is very difficult to have a meaningful life without meaningful work.” ~ Jim Collins, Good to Great Don’t get me wrong, I like “good” as in good friends, good food, good conversation and so on. Good […]

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Emotions. Don’t Judge, Just Flow.

By Gay Barefield Leave a Comment Sep 28 0

“Let your feelings flow freely, accept each one of them, know that they are your feelings and no one is to blame for them. Live from your essence and watch your feelings flow; only when you accept them can you understand the story of your life.”~ Patricia Selbert, The House of Six Doors. Don’t you just […]

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What Are You Willing To Give Up To Get More?

By Gay Barefield Leave a Comment Sep 14 0

“A habit cannot be tossed out the window; it must be coaxed down the stairs a step at a time.”~Mark Twain  More what you may say? You can insert anything into the answer, more time, more focus, more space to create. The list can become never ending. The “giving up” I want to talk about today […]

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What Are You Expecting From Your Expectations?

By Gay Barefield Leave a Comment Aug 17 2

“Expect a lot, accept a little and reward often” ~ Pat Parelli, Horse trainer There are many differing opinions about expectations, some say keep them low and avoid disappointment. Others say to aim high and exceed them. The final consensus is to let go of them all and simplify your life completely. No expectations, no worries, […]

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“Don’t Fence Me In” – The Truth Of Why You NEED Boundaries In Your Life

By Gay Barefield Leave a Comment Aug 3 0

“No” is a complete sentence.” ~ Anne Lamott BOUNDARIES. This can be a dirty word to some and a confusing word to most. Boundaries are associated with the victim, as in “I’m a victim and you can’t talk about this or that” or just being rude, as in “this is my line in the sand and […]

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How To Overcome Hitting The “Wall” When Pursuing Your Dreams

By Gay Barefield Leave a Comment Jul 21 0

“The brick walls are there for a reason. The brick walls are not there to keep us out. The brick walls are there to give us a chance to show how badly we want something. Because the brick walls are there to stop the people who don’t want it badly enough. They’re there to stop […]

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The Invisible Force That Can Stop You From Getting What You Want.

By Gay Barefield Leave a Comment Jun 29 1

“Resistance will reason with you like a lawyer or jam a nine-millimeter in your face like a stickup man. Resistance has no conscience. It will pledge anything to get a deal, then double-cross you as soon as your back is turned. If you take Resistance at its word, you deserve everything you get. Resistance is always […]

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Simple Isn’t Always Easy

By Gay Barefield Leave a Comment Jun 15 4

“The greatest step towards a life of simplicity is to learn to let go.”  ~ Steve Maraboli We all wish we had an “Easy” button to push when we want to make changes in our lives, press the button and change happens magically. When I finished writing the “5 Steps To Put More “Zen” Into Your […]

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You Owe The World Your Gifts, Don’t Shortchange Us!

By Gay Barefield Leave a Comment May 5 0

“Use what talents you possess; the woods would be very silent if no birds sang there except those that sang best.”~Henry Van Dyke Why you may ask? Or you may think, “I don’t have anything worth sharing or anything that anyone would be interested in.” Oh but you are so wrong! We look at all […]

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Are You “Stuck” In Your Life? How To Get Out Of The Rut!

By Gay Barefield Leave a Comment Apr 14 0

“Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma – which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition.”~Steve Jobs We […]

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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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