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    #FridayReflections - My Happiness Project - Word of the Year

    Happy In 2017 #FridayReflections #WOTY

    December 30, 2016

    For the last few years, I’ve been choosing a word for the year ahead – my word of the year. Last year, my word was ‘simplify‘. The year before, it was the phrase ‘daring greatly‘.  I’ve been thinking on my word for next year and I’ve decided that I’m going to be happy in 2017. Happy in 2017 What does the word happy mean to me? I’m listing it all out as thoughts occur to me – there will be a lot more as the year progresses. Learning to accept myself more Putting less pressure on myself Enjoying the simple…

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    #FridayReflections - Life and Inspiration

    Leaving A Legacy Of Love #FridayReflections

    December 23, 2016

    There comes a time when you think about your legacy and wonder if you are leaving a legacy of love. The other day I mentioned to a friend that I’ve pledged to have my body donated after death. And if that didn’t happen, I’d like to be cremated, and not leave others with the responsibility of tending to my grave. This is especially so because we have no kids. He responded by asking me, why I thought no one would care enough. No, I haven’t changed my mind about donating my body, but I’ve thought a lot about the legacies…

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    #FridayReflections - Life and Inspiration

    Looking Back To Go Forward #FridayReflections

    December 15, 2016

    It’s almost 2017, and I’m looking back to go forward. As always, at this time of year, I’m dreaming up things and making changes.  One of these changes is that I’m moving the hosting of #FridayReflections over from Write Tribe to Everyday Gyaan. You might have noticed that this website has a new look and there will be a lot changes with Write Tribe too soon. Looking Back To Go Forward Looking back on 2016, I have much to be thankful for – health, well-being, love, new learning and meaningful relationships. The year may not have been anything like the one I…