"Change can certainly take from us, but I find it gives infinitely more. I would not have done 75% of what I have in life to this point if I had not freed my mind to make different decisions than what I already safely knew, to change hard-headed opinions, to take risks, try new things and reinvent myself.
Reinvent. Rediscover. Rework. Relearn, Rethink. Change!”
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“My body has always reacted fairly appropriately to how it is treated…Lots of hydration, a good amount of sleep, plant-based food, intellectual stimulation, well-managed stress and a healthy dose of fun infused into each week play a role in feeling connected to it and it behaving as a happy camper. All things that don’t require loads of money, time or status (yes, even the plant-based foods)." Marisa |
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“Never. Stop. Learning. Water your brain. Make it grow. You will never know everything, and never fault another for not knowing it all either.
Share learning.”
Marisa inspired by “9 life lessons” from Tim Minchin |
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“I used to crawl across the floor in college the pain was so bad and was put on horse-sized pills for the pain until years later I was eventually was diagnosed with severe endometriosis. I believe my OB’s words were, “You are one of the worst cases I have ever seen.” Two surgeries to “clean me out” later, an emergency ectopic pregnancy surgery and many many years of low dose estrogen birth control pills here I am with a reinvented life that is childless after three miscarriages, including twins. That makes it sound like I am unhappy and resentful toward the body I was given, but I have very much embraced my reinvented life and the new paths I have taken.”
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“I get much delight out of compelling and efficient uses of space through well designed elements. A table that converts to a beautiful wall painting when unused…space-saving stair drawers…a hollow chair you can fill with books at your fingertips. Cleverness enchants me.”
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“I’m heavily influenced by the joy of my mother’s love for Christmas, so enter stage left her coconut macaroons, only ever made during the season. She always carefully monitored them to have the perfect bit of browning on top, but they always had the best gooey innards…The recipe was handed down to her on a 4x3 card from previous generations, so it was special to her too, reminding her of her own mother and grandmother. Someone in our family always tends to make sure they are out on a plate for the holiday. I hang onto my love of them due to my love of her. She’s been gone 22 years.”
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Until next time…Lots of love |
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