Life Lessons

a is for attitude

by Michelle Serra on September 2, 2010

in Life Lessons, Random Ponderings

When we were in kindergarten we learned that “a” was for “apple,” but let’s get serious. This is the real world. An apple a day does not keep the doctor away, and giving one to a teacher will certainly not earn you an A. It is for this very reason that I’ve decided “A” is [...]

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Why does it seem that we are always defined by another person? I am a mother, sister, girlfriend, daughter, friend. Or when we aren’t defining ourselves by our relationships we are using our professions to define ourselves. I am a PR girl, financial planner, an accountant, etc. Why do we let the other people in [...]

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- photo reminded me of the Arizona sunset I saw last night as I flew in – Today I had the pleasure of meeting Kelly, who taught me something that I will never forget. 4 breaths in – four breaths out. This simple breathing trick – done with your eyes closed, one hand on your [...]

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a series of compartments

by Michelle Serra on July 24, 2010

in Life Lessons, Random Ponderings

Everyone deals with situations differently. Some respond to stress and bad news with an outpouring of emotion, some research and do. These people are the fixers. They are the people who see the problem and work to find the solution. Others, well they just shut down. I am the second person. The person who tries [...]

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Life is the Sum of Many Parts

by Michelle Serra on April 11, 2010

in Life Lessons, Random Ponderings, Stories

Every day we make hundreds of decisions. Some, like the decision to wear the red shirt or the blue dress, are small and inconsequential. Others, are much larger. Our entire lives are made up of a series of small decisions. These small, unimportant choices all weave together and connect, forming a pattern that ultimately leads [...]

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