Posts by Dara Kurtz
Do You Have Regrets?
Do you want a do over? Do you wish you had done things in your life differently? Do you have regrets? It’s easy to look back and say, “I wish I had done this,” or “I shouldn’t have done that.” Because, we have the benefit of seeing how the choices and decisions we made played…
Read MoreGet Out Of Your Comfort Zone
Sometimes, you have to push yourself out of your comfort zone. I get scared sometimes just like you probably do. We all have apprehensions and anxieties about different things. Fear can creep into all of our lives, and that’s when we have a choice. A few weeks ago, I was in Interlaken, Switzerland and had…
Read MoreEuropean Cuisine
European cuisine is special. Fabulous. Incredible. After spending five weeks in Europe, I have a lot to share with you. And, one of those things has to do with the food. It was almost too good to be true. There’s truly nothing like European cuisine. I have to admit, before we left on our trip,…
Read MoreYou Can’t Leave The Country Without A Passport
It’s not a secret that in order to leave the country, one must have an updated passport. This is common knowledge. I’m not telling you anything you don’t already know. The night before my families epic European vacation, my husband had finally come home after working over twelve hours, day after day. He was tired…
Read MoreWhere Has All The Kindness Gone?
When did being kind to other people become something out of the norm? I was watching the news the other day and, like many other times recently, turned it off feeling disgusted. Lately, it seems like the world needs a big dose of kindness. A little reminder that being considerate to fellow human beings shouldn’t…
Read MoreBe Resilient
It’s important to be resilient. Anything can happen to anyone at anytime. A bit unsettling, right? All you have to do is turn on the news, on any given day, to hear about all the random things that have happened. The car accidents, murders, terrorist attacks. You can always count on the news to provide…
Read MoreIf Your Life Sucks
Life can sometimes suck. You might be thinking, “You don’t have to tell me, I already know.” Your life might feel hard. Harder than you think it needs to be. Perhaps, you’re wondering what you did to deserve the hand you’ve been dealt. Maybe you find yourself often asking, “Why me? Why the HELL me?”…
Read MoreIf You’re Diagnosed With Breast Cancer
If you or someone you care about has been diagnosed with breast cancer, and you have questions or need help, there’s an organization available and ready to offer assistance. And, it’s free. Yes, you heard me correctly, it’s free. How great is that? I was thrilled to learn about an organization striving to provide free…
Read MoreBe A Joy Seeker
Be a joy seeker. Be someone who looks at each day as an opportunity to create and live your best life. Now. Today. In this season. Don’t hold back. Don’t wait. Instead, grasp life with both hands and insist on living the way you truly want to live. Don’t let anyone stop you or shut…
Read MoreLosing A Pet
Ten years ago, when I was searching for the perfect holiday gift for my daughter, I stumbled upon a small tank with two little frogs inside. I was thrilled at the find and it seemed like a fun gift for my daughter. At the time she was seven and begging to have her very own…
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