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Better than I was yesterday; I got my ass outside to play in the snow today. Trekking through the fluff is a little harder than I remember. “The Greek philosopher Heraclitus said: “No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it's not the same river and he's not the same man.” He was saying that we are continually evolving and who we are yesterday is not the same person we are today, nor will be tomorrow. What we know today is built on what we knew previously and we cannot go back to the same way of living. Personal growth is an evolving process and even if you read one book a year and implement one piece of wisdom, the effects are far reaching. Life presents us with experiences and lessons to help us become whom we’re meant to be. Unfortunately, we don’t know who that person is when we experience hardships, challenges and setbacks, yet we trust these experiences show up for our highest good.” Tony Fahkry #believeindestiny #yourvibeattractsyourtribe #happygirlsaretheprettiestgirls #ifeelprettiestwhenisweat #adventuregirl #minnesota #joy #believeinyourself #lakelife

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Sunset at Fairy Lake | My HAPPY place. "YOU can do amazing things when YOU put YOUR mind to it. YOU can do amazing things when YOU put some time and effort into it. YOU can do amazing things when you express YOUR authentic purpose. TODAY is your opportunity. Stop assuming that YOU can’t do it and prove that YOU can! Experience the thrill and satisfaction as you rack up new achievements! Get focused! Get started! Keep going! Enjoy this beautiful day!" #home #sunset #fairylake #minnesota #lakelife #yourvibeattractsyourtribe #adventuregirl

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Listening to the geese fly overhead and waiting for THIS sunset shot across the lake; best way to end the weekend. “You can’t buy more time. Spend it on what’s important. Today, think about where you're spending your most valuable resource: time. You can't buy more of it. How are you spending it? If you're busier than ever but feel like you're getting nowhere, take note of where you're spending your time. What aligns with your goals? What doesn't? You might be surprised. Let go of the things that don't serve you so you can free up more time for the things that do. What are you going to let go of?” – Mel Robbins #home #fairylake #sunset #minnesota #lakelife #yourvibeattractsyourtribe #adventuregirl #letgo

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Perfectly imperfect. The sun was out for a short bit during our jaunt this morning. I was a bit melancholy; walking along the water and seeing all the fallen leaves and naked trees - although beautiful in a messy, peaceful way - already has me wishing for summer. "We should welcome our imperfections and stop seeing them as an impairment. At some stage, we subscribe to a distorted image that portrays people as perfect. Perhaps the media plays a role, yet this image is far removed from reality. It is for this reason, we should let go of striving for perfection and accept our true identity. We are complex beings and our physical appearance is one facet of our existence. If we fixate on our imperfections whilst downplaying other aspects, we overlook the wholeness of who we are. As testament to this, have you ever met someone with an attractive personality that you became less aware of their physical appearance? Consider viewing a masterpiece painting from close up. Your attention is drawn to the bold brushstrokes that appear distracting to the eye. Yet, when you step back and view the painting from afar, you realise the beauty and complexity of the brushstrokes that outline the entire picture. Therefore, see yourself as a masterpiece beyond your shortcomings, replete with bold brushstrokes that completes the whole person." - Tony Fahkry #believeindestiny #yourvibeattractsyourtribe #happygirlsaretheprettiestgirls #ifeelprettiestwhenisweat #adventuregirl #minnesota #joy #believeinyourself #lakelife

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I loved you yesterday. I love you still. I always have. I always will. My husband. My love. My best friend. Cheers to years of love, laughter, snark-talk, fun and joy together! Have you ever just looked at someone and thought, “I really love you”. They’re talking or humming or watching a movie or reading a on their iPad or laughing and there’s something about them in that moment that makes you think, “I just really love you.” #home #blessed #minnesota #happiness #husband #bestfriend #anniversary #believeindestiny #yourvibeattractsyourtribe

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A run along the Atlantic's coastline?! Hell yeah! I forgot how much harder it is to run in the sand. Storms chasing me this morning but it was worth it. "Happiness is a choice, not an unattainable goal. You move toward happiness the moment you declare your intention to do so. Equally, we may be content, yet happiness may elude us. When happiness entails our material and emotional needs being met, we allow it to permeate our lives with unbound richness. With our basic needs fulfilled, we want nothing more than the comfort of being present within our own body. Even unwanted thoughts fuelled with fear or anxiety are powerless over us since they are transitory states. Your obligation is to abide by something deeper if you wish to live a life you deserve. Stand for something which commands power and a reason to attend to the day. We receive what we ask of life. What we claim equates to our self-worth. Our self-worth is in direct proportion to the sum of our life’s experiences. You cannot demand more if you are undeserving on some level. Go after what YOU want in life. Don't let others decide your fate." - Tony Fahkry #believeindestiny #yourvibeattractsyourtribe #happygirlsaretheprettiestgirls #ifeelprettiestwhenisweat #therapy #adventuregirl #joy #believeinyourself #atlantic #ocean #beach #waves #running

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Sunset lake walks; one of my favorite times of the day. "You create your own experience. Acknowledge and accept accountability for your life. Understand your role in creating the results that are your life. You are accountable for your life. Good or bad, successful or unsuccessful, happy or sad, fair or unfair, you own your life. You are now accountable; you have always been accountable, you will always be accountable. That is how it is. That may not be how you want it to be, but that is how it is. If you don't like your job, you are accountable. If you are overweight, you are accountable. If you are not happy, you are accountable. Whatever your life circumstance is, accepting this law means that you can no longer dodge responsibility for how and why your life is the way it is. Bottom line: You are not a victim. You are creating the situations you are in; you are creating the emotions that flow from those situations. Whatever choices you make in this world, those choices have results. Your thoughts are behavior too. If you choose to stay with a destructive partner, then you choose the consequences of pain and suffering. If you choose thoughts contaminated with anger and bitterness, then you will create an experience of alienation and hostility. When you start choosing the right behavior and thoughts — which will take a lot of discipline — you'll get the right consequences." #believeindestiny #yourvibeattractsyourtribe #happygirlsaretheprettiestgirls #ifeelprettiestwhenisweat #therapy #adventuregirl #minnesota #brave #joy #believeinyourself #lakelife #home #lilylake

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82° and a sky full of sunshine! I decided to take advantage of the outrageously awesome weather and ripped around the lake for a while on the paddleboard and then went for a long run. "You can rise up from anything. You can completely recreate yourself. Nothing is permanent. You’re not stuck. You have choices. You can think new thoughts. You can learn something new. You can create new habits. All that matters is that you decide today and never look back." #yourvibeattractsyourtribe #SUP #paddleboarding #happygirlsaretheprettiestgirls #ifeelprettiestwhenisweat #therapy #adventuregirl #minnesota #brave #joy #believeinyourself #lakelife #home #lilylake

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Stretching my tired limbs after an early morning run on a serene Saturday morning on Lily Lake. There is something about being close to the water; seeing it, hearing it, smelling it and touching it. The lake creates a peaceful energy that ignites my soul. I needed out of my head this morning. "You have a choice; you can either spend your energy on worrying, which may lead to further worry, or you can use your energy to believe and bring more hope in. One way to do this is focus on things you are grateful for. Take some time doing the things you love. When you practice gratitude, you create more energy for hope." #yourvibeattractsyourtribe #happygirlsaretheprettiestgirls #ifeelprettiestwhenisweat #therapy #adventuregirl #minnesota #brave #joy #believeinyourself #lakelife #home #lilylake

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Lake Superior Sunrise #exploreminnesota #sunrise #minnesota #lakelife #home #duluth #lakegitchegumee

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Early morning run and yoga by the lake. “The mirror reveals all. There is no hiding there. I was challenged years ago to stand in front of the mirror and declare, 'I'm happy. I'm healthy. I'm joyful.' Try it. It will change your life. When you look into the mirror do you see the defeated or do you see the victor? When you gaze upon yourself do you see the disappointed or the appointed? You can define your day by declaring to yourself whom you see in the mirror. This is no place for negative statements. This is the place for positive declarations over your life. Define your day with greatness. Define your day with prosperity. Define your day with hope. Define your day with faith. Define your day with favor. Define your day with opportunity. Speak it out. Declare it. To you nothing is impossible. To you nothing can stop you. To you, life is getting better and better and better each and every day. Smile. Your future is going to outstrip your past. Don't look at what is happening in your life right now. Go look into the mirror and start the change today. Be blessed!” - Peter G. James Sinclair #yourvibeattractsyourtribe #happygirlsaretheprettiestgirls #ifeelprettiestwhenisweat #therapy #adventuregirl #minnesota #brave #joy #believeinyourself #lakelife #home #lilylake #sunrise #running #yoga

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The ever-enchanting sunrises on Lily Lake. "If you're feeling frightened about what comes next, don't be. Embrace the uncertainty. Allow it to lead you places. Be brave as it challenges you to exercise both your heart and your mind as you create your own path towards happiness, don't waste time with regret. Spin wildly into your next action. Enjoy the present, each moment, as it comes; because you'll never get another one quite like it. And if you should ever look up and find yourself lost, simply take a breath and start over. Retrace your steps and go back to the purest place in your heart; where your hope lives. You'll find your way again." ~ Everwood #home #lilylake #sunrise #minnesota #lakelife #yourvibeattractsyourtribe #adventuregirl #believeinyourself #hdrfilter

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#musictherapy #music #yourvibeattractsyourtribe #happygirlsaretheprettiestgirls #ifeelprettiestwhenisweat #therapy #adventuregirl #minnesota #brave #joy #believeinyourself #lakelife #home #lilylake "If you could change anything in the world, what would it be? If you could truly make a difference in the lives of those around you, how would you do it? If you suddenly realized that today was like no other, with each moment a special, priceless and irreplaceable treasure, how would you spend it? If the world was depending on you to move it forward, what would your first step be? If you could clearly see tomorrow, how would it look? If you could create tomorrow just the way you wanted, what would it be like? If you could tell others exactly what you thought, what would you say? If you knew you could not fail, what would you attempt? The truth is, you can do all these things and more. Every moment is YOUR opportunity; every situation is YOUR starting point. Think of the very best you would do if you could. Then make it happen, because YOU can."

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An adventure I didn't anticipate today; two lakes looking like perfect glass and paddleboarding across Lily Lake into Long Lake. Words of wisdom for today; Set an intention for the day. Start every morning with a commitment to something. It could be as simple as "to smile more" or "to be more mindful". This helps you be intentional with your day. Next, stand more, sit less, and keep moving as studies show ten minutes of brisk walking or exercise can increase energy. Next, et yourself laugh. Laughter decreases stress, improves your immune system by releasing NK cells and is healing. Next, spend time in relationship. One of the biggest regrets people have: they wish they spent more time in conversation and connection. Lastly, be present. Happiness isn't to be found only at lunch time, or after work or on Friday. Choose happiness & joy today. Express gratitude in the present moments. Your adventure awaits! #SUP #paddleboarding #yourvibeattractsyourtribe #happygirlsaretheprettiestgirls #ifeelprettiestwhenisweat #therapy #adventuregirl #minnesota #brave #joy #believeinyourself #lakelife #home #lilylake

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Today, take yourself on a replenishing walk to savor and drink in the wonder of the moment. It is in our nature to sense our environment. We are highly attuned sensory animals. Our gifts of vision, smell, touch, taste, and hearing can be aimed and used like a great receiver to pull in and magnify each moment’s streaming current. The more senses we bring to the moment, the more time slows, the more a catalogue of joyful vivid memories grows in our minds, the more life is filled with gratitude, and the more nourished our soul. #yourvibeattractsyourtribe #happygirlsaretheprettiestgirls #ifeelprettiestwhenisweat #therapy #adventuregirl #minnesota #brave #joy #believeinyourself #lakelife #home

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"Never give up on your dreams. Belief is a powerful word; the state of knowing and feeling certain that something special is coming your way. Creating that state of certainty; to believe in your dreams requires 3 steps: Love what you do! To believe in your dreams, make sure to find what you absolutely love to do and then make it your dream. Document your goals! When you know exactly what you want, you create a state of absolute certainty; a belief that cuts through any doubt. To believe in your dreams, you’ve got to know what you want. One of the best ways to figure that out is to write it out. Wear the enthusiasm your dreams generate! Your dreams take consistent enthusiasm to keep them burning. A small movement or a small action is all you need to keep your that enthusiasm. Take a small action each day to keep it alive. By doing this consistently you’ll start to realize your dreams, one step at a time. Never let your dreams die. Some men see things as they are and say, 'Why?' I dream of things that never were and say, Why not?" #yourvibeattractsyourtribe #happygirlsaretheprettiestgirls #ifeelprettiestwhenisweat #therapy #adventuregirl #minnesota #brave #joy #believeinyourself #lakelife #home #lilylake

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Sunset at Fairy Lake; no filter needed. #sunset #minnesota #lakelife #fairylake #nofilter