Posts by Dara Kurtz
Find Your Tribe
Life is more fun when you have people to spend it with. Regardless of who you are, where you live or what you do, having friends to be with and travel through life with can make a huge difference. Even if you’re someone who enjoys being alone, you still need people in your life. People…
Read More4 Items Money Can’t Buy
The best things in life can’t be bought, they don’t come with a price tag and they’re obtainable by anyone. It doesn’t matter what your financial situation is, the following items are in your reach. I promise. 4 Items Money Can’t Buy Happiness Being happy is a choice. Each of us can actively decide to…
Read MoreTo My Children: If I Should Go Before My Time
This is a little heavy but it’s been on my mind. Recently, on social media, someone commented that her parents never told her they loved her. She said she thought they loved her but they never spoke the actual words “I love you.” This got me thinking. I’ve been through things, like a cancer diagnosis,…
Read MoreStrict Parent Versus Lenient Parent
I’m the strict parent in my family and I’m perfectly fine with this. Really. I don’t mind being the mean parent, when necessary, even though sometimes my daughters think I might be enjoying it a little too much. It’s not like it’s fun to deal with upset teenagers who are grumpy because they can’t do…
Read MoreAnd The Oscar Goes To…
It’s almost time for the 2017 Academy Awards. I haven’t gotten around to seeing all of the nominated movies, but I love watching the Oscars and look forward to it. Have you seen all of the movies? Do you consider yourself an expert in this area? Take this fun test to see how well you…
Read MoreDo You Need More Fun In Your Life?
Are you having fun in your life? Do you even remember what it feels like to have fun? You know, that three letter word that symbolizes laughter and smiles, good times and playfulness? If you can’t remember the last time you enjoyed yourself, we might be in trouble… It’s easy to let responsibilities and schedules…
Read MoreI’m Done With The Word Should
How many times in a day do you find yourself using the word “should?” If you’re like most people, maybe more often than you would like. There were times in my life when it felt like the word “should,” and all it represented, followed me around like my shadow. It came and went throughout my…
Read MoreAre You Your Own Worst Enemy?
It’s amazing to me how many people are their own worst enemy. How many people sabotage themselves or prevent themselves from being successful? I’m sure you know people like this, but are you one of these people? I hope not. Would you even recognize it if you were? Life isn’t always going to go the…
Read MoreBack In The Chemo Room
It’s been almost three years since I walked into the chemo room for the first time. I didn’t know what to expect and I was terrified. Terrified to receive chemo, terrified about how it would make me feel, terrified about the side effects that might hit me. I was in a daze, trying to get…
Read MoreFaith Versus Fear
Faith versus fear. Have you ever wanted to do something, but when you thought about it, you felt shivers of fear race through your body? You were convinced something would go wrong. Instead of trusting that everything would go well, and holding onto faith, you went to the other side. The dark side. Most of…
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