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“Normalize the Idea of Women Existing”

Posted on March 25, 2015 by Charlotte Henley Babb

NPR keeps me in touch with the insanity of the world for my 9 minute commute every day. Yesterday I heard a story about a cartoon for adults, BoJack Horseman, and an issue that the writers and artists struggle with … Continue reading →

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We’re not in Disneyland, Toto

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Charlotte Henley Babb

I read an article that breaks down the reality behind every fantasy we have about what our lives could be like–you know that fantasy that we can have it all, that we can do anything, that life is effortless.  Surprisingly, … Continue reading →

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Never let conditions stop you from granting your own wish

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Charlotte Henley Babb

If you say you can’t, guess what, you are right.  Outer conditions change all the time, and we are all bombarded with the mass consciousness of “gloom, doom and ka-boom” of the economy, political hype and international unrest.  But here’s … Continue reading →

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Maintaining Balance: Mind over Matter

Posted on April 14, 2012 by Charlotte Henley Babb

The song “I believe I can fly” is my earworm for this morning. It floats through my awareness, the background music of the day. It’s a nice song, but despite the positive vibe, I don’t really believe I can fly, … Continue reading →

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Just for Today

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Charlotte Henley Babb

The most important words I learned from a 12-step program were “just for today.” A person addicted to a thought pattern, a substance, or a behavior knows that the long-term haul has been tried and found wanting.  Many shattered promises … Continue reading →

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Hugs – A recipe for World Peace

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Charlotte Henley Babb

If everyone in the world got three hugs (and a backscratch) every day, we’d have world peace. Free Hugs Many of us are deprived of touch, skin hungry, and yet we are afraid of our space being invaded. Hugs are … Continue reading →

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Survive or Thrive? You Choose

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Charlotte Henley Babb

“My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style” ― Maya Angelou Two stories that show the attitude of a person about how to … Continue reading →

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