Living a Passionate Life — by Bonnie M. Morét on

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Take passionate action towards living your life by design. Talk is cheap, action equals deposits in the bank of a passionately authentic fut...

To Inspire — by Bonnie M. Morét on

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According to Merriam-Webster, the word inspire means to fill with enlivening or exalting emotion; to affect, guide or arouse by divine influ...

Synergy, Patterns and Temporary Insanity — by Bonnie M. Morét on

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Synergy is the simultaneous action of separate people in which, together, have a greater total effect than the sum of their individual power...

Gratitude Makes the Soul Sing — by Bonnie M. Morét on

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As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them. ~John F. Kennedy...

Giving Thanks — by Bonnie M. Morét on

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Contrary to popular belief, the first recorded Thanksgiving ceremony took place on September 8, 1565. Under the leadership of Pedro Menéndez...

The Art of Meaningful Conversation — by Bonnie M. Morét on

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“The most fruitful and natural play of the mind is conversation. I find it sweeter than any other action in life,” wrote 16th century essay...

Life Happens ... Lose the Excuses — by Bonnie M. Morét on

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The clamor of chaos follows the frenetic face of frustration and it isn’t even noon yet! Does this sound like your day? It was mine at 9:00 ...

Desiderata — by Bonnie M. Morét on

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Written in 1927 by Max Ehrmann, Desiderata is one of my favorite poems.  I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I do. Go placidly amid the...

The Bliss of a Kiss — by Bonnie M. Morét on

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In the words of Oliver Wendell Holmes, “The sound of a kiss is not so loud as that of a cannon, but its echo lasts a great deal longer.” Abs...

A Chattahoochee Morning — by Bonnie M. Morét on

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After a grueling workweek - several 14-hour days - a sunrise stroll along the Chattahoochee River was just what the doctor ordered. The sere...

Crabs in the Bucket — by Bonnie M. Morét on

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Growing up in Southeast Louisiana, I had the luxury of experiencing Sportsman’s Paradise to the fullest. As a child, I’d spend endless summe...

Absurdity and the Consequential Stranger — by Bonnie M. Morét on

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In his essays, Albert Camus states that individual lives and human existence in general have no rational meaning or order. Since most people...

Eat, Pray, Love at Babette’s Café — by Bonnie M. Morét on

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One of my favorite Virginia-Highland restaurants is Babette’s Café. For those of you not familiar with the area, Virginia-Highland is a neig...

A Creed by Which to Live — by Bonnie M. Morét on

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I celebrated my birthday on Wednesday, September 15, by hiking Cloudland Canyon in Rising Fawn, Georgia.  In true “live life to the fullest”...

My Solar Return Reflection — by Bonnie M. Morét on

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As I approach another revolution around the sun, I’ve come to understand that however unwelcome an event may be at the time, it always leads...

If Forever Came Tomorrow … — by Bonnie M. Morét on

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… what would you do today? Would you give attention to the most minor of details and prepare to move slowly and deliberately forward? Would ...

To Speak or Not to Speak to Strangers — by Bonnie M. Morét on

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“Whoever you are, I have always depended on the kindness of strangers.” ~Blanche DuBois, A Streetcar Named Desire We grew up with listenin...

John's Balcony — by Bonnie M. Morét on

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We laughed. We spoke. I occasionally cried. He often joked. Libations overflowed, sometimes until dawn. He shared his emotions openly, never...

Living a Passionate Life — by Bonnie M. Morét on

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Take passionate action towards living your life by design. Talk is cheap, action equals deposits in the bank of a passionately authentic fut...

Honor Your Uniqueness — by Bonnie M. Morét on

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We are often told it is better to give than to receive, it is best to be humble and it is best to not shine a light on ourselves. True, but ...

Stirring Up the Past — by Bonnie M. Morét on

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Most of us eat day in, day out without giving a second thought to the wealth of history and culture that shapes our dining habits and tas...

Cellar 56: Scrumptiously Affordable — by Bonnie M. Morét on

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Nestled on East Andrews in the heart of Buckhead, you’ll find the delightful wine bar and small plates bistro, Cellar 56. With plates priced...

Reality: Certainly, Relatively Speaking — by Bonnie M. Morét on

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Quantum physicist Werner Heisenberg is famous for his Uncertainty Principle . Heisenberg believed that reality is what can be observed. If t...

Summer Weekends: Deliciously Art-filled — by Bonnie M. Morét on

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The exciting thing about summer weekends -- there’s always something fun to do -- festivals, concerts, and my two favorites, outdoor markets...

Preserving Democracy — by Bonnie M. Morét on

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On this Fourth of July, let us rededicate ourselves to the proposition of preserving democracy. Let us resolve anew that this hallowed conce...

Spend Your Time Wisely — by Bonnie M. Morét on

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Who are you spending your time with these days? Is it that same group of friends who hang out griping? I guarantee you that discussing the s...

Wise Words From My Father — by Bonnie M. Morét on

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“Colors fade, temples crumble, empires fall, but wise words endure.” ~Edward Thorndike I’ve learned so much listening to my father at the ...

The Power of Silence — by Bonnie M. Morét on

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“Silence is one of the hardest arguments to refute.” ~Josh Billings There are times when silence has the loudest voice. Occasions arise w...

Quit? Never! — by Bonnie M. Morét on

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"The heights by great men reached and kept, w ere not attained by sudden flight.  But they, while their companions slept, w ere toiling...

The History of Memorial Day — by Bonnie M. Morét on

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According to Professor David Blight of the Yale University History Department, the first Memorial Day was observed in 1865 by liberated slav...

Don’t Get Ready, Don’t Get Set, Just Go — by Bonnie M. Morét on

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“The cream of enjoyment in this life is always impromptu. The chance walk; the unexpected visit; the unpremeditated journey; the unsought co...

Sex is not an Affirmation for Self-Esteem — by Bonnie M. Morét on

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The definition of self-esteem can be stated as the reputation we have with ourselves. It is not the feeling we get from a new outfit or a co...

To Mother With Love — by Bonnie M. Morét on

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South Louisiana’s National Impact — by Bonnie M. Morét on

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The ports of New Orleans, South Louisiana and Baton Rouge provide important access to world markets and sources of exported and imported raw...

Spirit in the Sky — by Bonnie M. Morét on

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It’s one of the great one-hit wonders of all time. Norman Greenbaum recorded “Spirit in the Sky” in 1970. It became an instant FM sensation ...

A Man's Heart — by Bonnie M. Morét on

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A man has a heart that loves, rejoices, bleeds and breaks just like that of a woman, yet he usually withholds the visible signs. Dimming any...

Spring: The Season of Rebirth — by Bonnie M. Morét on

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Whether you are Christian celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ, Jewish celebrating Passover or Neo-Pagan celebrating the vernal equi...

Live a Life of No Regrets — by Bonnie M. Morét on

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At any given moment in our lives, we are making choices. We can choose to live fully in the moment, to live our dreams, to be whom we dream ...

John’s Balcony — by Bonnie M. Morét on

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We laughed. We spoke. I sometimes cried, he often joked. Libations overflowed sometimes until dawn. He shared his emotions, very...

Untying Your Gordian Knots — by Bonnie M. Morét on

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Creativity may simply be the realization there’s no particular virtue to doing things they way they’ve always been done. ~Rudolph Flesch ...

Choices and the People in Our Lives — by Bonnie M. Morét on

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After refection on choices made, there comes a point in life when one realizes the following: Who matters Who never did Who won't an...

Grudges: The Scars of Betrayal — by Bonnie M. Morét on

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Grudges are the scars of betrayal. If we are not careful, those scars become an excuse for not taking a risk on love and are the basis for b...

Positive Thinking May Lengthen Life — by Bonnie M. Morét on

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Want to live longer? Then think positive, researchers advise. A study of 660 volunteers ages 50 and older shows negative stereotypes about a...

The History of Valentine’s Day — by Bonnie M. Morét on

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February 14th is Valentine's Day. Currently celebrated as a holiday for lovers, it actually originated in 5th Century Rome, as a tribut...