In my previous article, I merely laid the foundation for a discussion on boundaries, now let's look deeper at three cornerstones essential to the boundaries in your life. Boundaries. They sound about as exciting as putting on a straight jacket. Unless you understand the WHY behind
About two months ago I went to a party at a new friend’s house to get to know her and her husband better. I stood around a table with some of their friends and played a group game. During this game a well-known man standing
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So freely did Elvis Presley “bump, grind, and shimmy” around on stage that Ed Sullivan pronounced him “unfit for a family audience” in the 1950s. However, after selling millions of hit singles, in 1956 Sullivan reluctantly hired Elvis to perform, yet still insisted that Presley
To some the word “organic” is synonymous with “the latest fad.” To others it is a lifestyle. So does buying organic food matter, or is it just a load of marketing? And if it does matter, how do you learn about it? The easy answer is
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‘Neath the ice there lies, hidden from my eyes, A brightness now dormant and dimmed. In the deep, cold ground, far from sight and sound, Waits a tulip with scarlet brimmed. Never I hear in the wood dead and drear The life that is raging within The sap in the bough
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I have generally have considered myself a hopeless blind-dater. Prior to the most recent one, I had only been on several. All were so thoroughly uncomfortable that at the end of each, I vowed that I had been on my last blind date. Shamefully, my
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It wasn’t easy, that’s for sure. I thought I had a cute idea when I asked a handful of friends to do a little experiment with me. I invited them over to my house for brunch one chilly, drizzly February morning to participate in a
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When it comes to the art of the wardrobe, Darling knew just the two women to ask for advice. Cathleen Simmons and Mercedes Curran are stylists who know the tricks to defining personal style, as well as how to let go of unnecessary pieces. Receive
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Darling seeks to highlight young women who are out to change the world, because we believe in you and the power of your dreams. A few weeks ago in our article, An Everyday Hero, you heard about Ember Arts choosing Elena Bondar to be their
After buying up a 5lb. bag of in-season grapefruit, I’ve been on the hunt for new ways to incorporate them into my meals. This little recipe is great as a light lunch, a side at brunch, or with some grilled chicken for dinner. Serves 1 Ingredients: 1/2 avocado,
WARNING, WARNING: Those not found wearing green tomorrow WILL be pinched! ‘Ello young lads and ladies, The Why Kid here again, and just in the knick of time as the The Green Day is upon us. Yes, that is correct, I said The Green Day…not St. Patrick’s
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Sometimes in life we forget the basic fundamentals of being human. Caught up in all our technology--phones, texts, tweets, Facebook posts, Instagram--or whatever your go-to is, we need to remember that face-to- face time is the most valuable gift we can give one another. Even
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Continued from the Series: "I's" of Prioritize The final consideration in prioritizing your time is integrity. Integrity could be defined as an unwillingness to compromise. Not a rigid inflexibility, but a refusal to compromise on important issues. Flexibility is essential when making priorities, because as discussed
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We’ve all been there: we sleep through our alarm clock and wake up feeling groggy and frazzled. We look over at our phone to check the time only to see that we’re late! Very late! We rush to the bathroom to quickly get ready for
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Do you ever wish you could just be a kid again? I know I do
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I am the only child of one very strong, beautiful woman, and the only grandchild of a woman with an equally admirable inner character. Growing up it was just the three of us learning at certain times how to survive and at other times how
How many of you have ever bought a dress for a special occasion, and come the day of the event realized that it doesn't fit quite like it did when you first purchased it? With wedding season ahead, I know that many of you will be
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I have struggled with depression for a long time. It is something that reminds me I have unfinished business, and that I still carry wounds. Being a recent graduate from college, I have entered a confusing time in my life and my old “friend” depression
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As I have gotten older, (and I am not saying that I am old), I have noticed two things about myself and my life. First, I have become more certain of who I am. My beliefs, my pet peeves, my preferred style of jeans, and the amount
Continued from the Series: "I's" of Prioritize In prioritizing your time, the first consideration is a task's immediacy. You may think, and rightly so, that if you only do what's necessary right now, your actions will always be completely reactionary. Plus, "failing to plan is planning
Darling discovered the art of Emily Grace Goodrich, and couldn't help but share her stories told through lovely lines, shapes, and colors. Enjoy Emily's commentary and artwork below, and don't forget to be inspired to pick up your own pencil or paintbrush
Even though Valentine’s Day has passed, you may be in search of a sweet something to share with a loved one, or just to enjoy yourself. Here is a little recipe that couldn’t be easier! Using only two ingredients, you’ll have a delectable dessert in no