August is a time when many of us are trying to maximize the last days of summer. Food plays an important part of our summertime activities – family reunions, barbecues, maybe even a romantic rendezvous over sorbet and fresh... read more
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inspirations by Dr. Robin L. Smith
Breathe…it seems so simple, but most of us …
Breathe…it seems so simple, but most of us are having difficulty breathing. That is part of why yoga is so helpful for many people, because much of its focus and foundation is on breathing…a deep inhale and a deep exhale,... read more
Sticks and Stones What a big lie, “Sticks …
Sticks and Stones
What a big lie, “Sticks and stones can break my bones, but words can never hurt me.” Yes, sticks and stones can cause us physical harm if thrown at us, but without a doubt words can slay a person’s... read more
“In Search Of My Mother’s Garden, I Found…
“In Search Of My Mother’s Garden, I Found My Own” -Alice Walker
Mother’s Day is a loaded holiday for many people. Television advertisements bombard us, asking: “What are you doing for your mother? Where are... read more
The old adage “April showers bring May flow…
The old adage “April showers bring May flowers” connects with the month of April birthing this Spring season, but what will this Spring birth in you? This season is making me think of the millions of Americans who do not... read more
“A Woman is like a tea bag. You never know…
“A Woman is like a tea bag. You never know how strong she is until she gets into hot water.” Eleanor Roosevelt (Quoted from Inspirational Vitamins, Dr. Robin L. Smith)
Where would I be and Who would I be without... read more
At one point, a few of my closest friends all…
At one point, a few of my closest friends all had major challenges in their lives, dealing with issues that felt too huge and heavy to bear. They each doubted their choices and decisions, and seesawed between blaming and shaming... read more
Sometimes people say they feel badly for wome…
Sometimes people say they feel badly for women in Africa who have to walk many miles to get fresh and clean water. I was told by women in Africa that they are at times puzzled by this concern for their long hiking trips that... read more
It was in the middle of the night; I needed s…
It was in the middle of the night; I needed something downstairs and didn’t want to disturb anyone, so I took the narrow and dangerously curved back stairwell to my final destination, the family room to get what I needed.... read more
When I was in London I le…
When I was in London I left my purse in a taxi! You’ll never believe it, but it was returned to me. I have lost items and found them, and I have lost things of meaning and value and to my dismay, never saw them again. A... read more
As a child, maybe you pla…
As a child, maybe you played this game. I loved it! I found the thrill exhilarating–to either be the one hiding and seeing how good I was at out smarting the seeker, or in the role of the seeker, testing out the quality... read more
How many of us are waitin…
How many of us are waiting to live? Waiting for children to grow up and leave the nest, waiting for retirement to take the trip you dreamed of for years, waiting to lose weight before you sport a bathing suit and allow the... read more
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