The above quote derives from the wisdom of the late Dr. Maya Angelou. Many things we experience undoubtedly makes us. Who we are today is due to what our experiences have entailed. This life is a journey full of experiences. How we entertain and react to all that surrounds us determines how the journey's experiences effect us.

We've too often heard the phrase pertaining to our eating habits which suggests "you are what you eat", however, not many will go on to inform you that we are what we consume. There are many ways to consume that many of us never give consideration to. Would you believe that you are what you eat, speak, think, watch, entertain, and believe? Believe it, it is truth.

Consumption is vast. The phrase "you are what you eat" suggests that what we put into our body, will serve as nourishment or harm to the body's system, and therefore, it is ideal to be mindful of what we eat. While we want our food to nourish our body, we should think of every other form of consumption in the exact same light. There are endless factors contribute to a healthy mind, body, spirit, and emotions.
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With the constant reminders of worldly woes, restrictions, and cautions taking place in 2020, many of us wonder how Summer will look. Being that summer is a time for relaxing, having fun, and enjoying the company of others, it can be a challenge to see the potential of a fulfilling Summer happening. Luckily, there are still simple ways to experience a fulfilling Summer. Read on for 4 Ways to Have a Fulfilling Summer.

May being National Recommitment Month is perfect for focusing our energies into what we truly desire. It's the fifth month of the year, foreshadowing our halfway through the year mark, reminding us of the goals and visions that we've had in place at the start of the new year, and pulling us out of the comfort that we may have unconsciously slipped into.

Confession: Over the years, I may have grown into a "peace extremist". It's almost a scary way to think, because I wonder if I'd become addicted to protecting my peace at ALL costs. When I've truly mastered the art of protecting my peace at all costs, what would it look like? Well, admittedly, past efforts of protecting my peace have looked a bit whacky from far off. Waking up and getting rid of a car, tossing away almost my whole wardrobe (read all about it here), uprooting myself from my home in a day, going miles and miles for walks just to clear my mind (not recommended), loving someone from a distance, starting from scratch in my social life...it's nearly frightening to think that it could get more extreme than that. However truthfully, protecting your peace doesn't need to be so complicated at all. It can be the simple ways that you protect your peace which can have major impact.

While what is considered "peaceful" may differ from person to person, there are a few key clues and things to look for in order to determine if something will truly destroy your peace. Read on for 3 questions to ask yourself in order to effortlessly protect your peace!