Tag: Happiness
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Book Fact: Books Can Shorten your Stay
In Brazil, reading books can reduce a prisoner’s sentence. Under the program “Remission for Reading,” a prisoner can reduce their sentence by four days for each book they read and write a report on, up to a maximum of 12 books per year. This allows inmates to potentially reduce their sentence by up to 48…
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Book Fact: Reading Feeds your Brain
One of my fears is being afflicted with dementia or Alzheimer’s. I have a family history. Learning that reading helps keep those two monsters away. Read more books! Book Fact #6 People who read books are less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease. Love & Light, Lori
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Book Fact: Books Stick to Fingers
Frequently stolen books according to librarians. Book Fact # 2 The most stolen book is the Bible. Listen friend, don’t steal it. I will give you one. Love & Light, Lori
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Look for Good
What’s the trait you value most about yourself? I tend to look for the good in everyone. That is what I value most and also what has caused me the most heartbreak. Still I look for good. Love & Light, Lori
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I am Done
I am done with hateful people. I am done with social media chaos. I am done with an app for everything. I am done being a slave to money. I am done with complicated things. I am done worrying about what you think of me. I am done doubting myself. I am done changing myself…
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Who Cares?
Recently I have been reading and following a few people on personal transformative journeys. My first thought was who cares what other people are doing when it is intensely personal and often difficult? It seemed to me at the time to be attention seeking and unhealthy. It was also like a train wreck. I could…
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Dedicated Time
Describe one habit that brings you joy. At the risk of sounding smitten, my husband and I devote the first hour of the day to each other. We sometimes talk about what the day holds. Sometimes we don’t talk at all. We made this commitment on day one when we decided to cohabitate. Nothing barring…
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Warm Food Memories
What’s your go-to comfort food? When I want comfort it’s southern style buttermilk biscuits. Sometimes with white gravy. Also, big white Lima beans and sweet cornbread. Reminds me of my childhood. Love & Light, Lori
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Audiobooks are Real Books
What do you listen to while you work? I listen to audiobooks when I am working on something mundane. Audiobooks are my go to when driving and doing housework. Don’t let anyone shame you for the format you choose to read or the content you enjoy to read! Love & Light, Lori
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Both!
Dogs or cats? All my life I’ve been a cat person and a dog person. However I preferred cats. They are easier to train, easier to take care of and cleaner as house pets. Then somehow over time and a few dogs later, I became so enamored with dogs that I can’t imagine how my…
Brendan & Lori O'Gara 