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How Accepting My Limitations Saved My Life

How Accepting My Limitations Saved My Life

Posted on June 27, 2019June 27, 2019Author Bia PlakePosted in Health, Lifestyle, UncategorizedLeave a Reply

-by Bill Plake- “The things that don’t exist are the most difficult to get rid of.”   -F.M. Alexander A key obstacle in realizing our potential is the belief that we are limited in some particular way, when in fact, we are not. We all know about the potential danger of self-fulfilled prophecy when pursuing…

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What I’ve Learned from Marie Kondo

What I’ve Learned from Marie Kondo

Posted on June 22, 2019July 4, 2019Author Bia PlakePosted in Lifestyle, Organization2 Replies

-by Bia Plake- I’ve always struggled with organization. So much so, that after my 51 days walking every day (read here) my husband proposed another challenge for me. Keeping track of my car keys for 51 days straight.  Really! He was dead serious! That is how bad I am at keeping my sh*** together. Marie…

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Not Being Afraid of Being Afraid

Not Being Afraid of Being Afraid

Posted on June 19, 2019June 19, 2019Author Bia PlakePosted in Gratitude, Health, Life, Lifestyle, Personal GrowthLeave a Reply

-by Bill Plake- “And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.”  -Anaïs Nin I’ve struggled with anxiety for as long as I can remember. Things that raise a mild concern in most people can too often bring me into a state of…

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Becoming a mom for the first time at 43 yrs old

Becoming a mom for the first time at 43 yrs old

Posted on June 15, 2019June 15, 2019Author Bia PlakePosted in Health, Life, Lifestyle4 Replies

-by Bia Plake- It is a warm summer day in Brooklyn NY. I am at the park babysitting a little girl.  A mom comes up to me and asks me the question that I always get when I was babysitting:”  What is your daughter’s name?” One more time I smile and say: ” She is…

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The Most Nourishing of All Feelings

The Most Nourishing of All Feelings

Posted on June 10, 2019June 13, 2019Author Bia PlakePosted in Gratitude, Health, Life, Lifestyle, Uncategorized

-by Bill Plake- “I don’t have to chase extraordinary moments to find happiness – it’s right in front of me, if I’m paying attention and practicing gratitude.” – Brené Brown The past year or so has been one of the most challenging periods in my life so far. Lots of setbacks, losses and disappointments. Many…

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