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Welcome to the Zen Mama's Blog where you can find inspiration on being a parent! Betsy Henry is a teacher, mother, wife and also the author of HOW TO BE A ZEN MAMA and the ZEN MAMA'S BOOK OF QUOTES.
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Category Archives: optimism
The Sky Is NOT Falling! 7 Solutions To Stop Living In Fear
“I saw it with my own eyes, and heard it with my own ears, and part of it fell on my head.” ~Chicken Little Do you always believe that the worst is about to happen? Do you jump to conclusions? … Continue reading
Posted in Changing Ourselves, Letting Go, optimism
Tagged chicken little, chicken little syndrome, fear, letting go of fear, optimism, worry and fear
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Vidya’s Happiness Project
Do you ever wonder if what you’re doing in life is making someone else’s life better? When I find out that someone is inspired by my books or my blog, John (the Zen Papa) calls this my “Paycheck”. Last October, … Continue reading
What We Think We Become
“One word than can ruin all positive thought. Don’t let STRESS get in the middle of your positive thoughts.” ~ Zen Mama This week I was like one of the three little pigs. Except, instead of the big, bad, wolf … Continue reading
The Three Lessons of Thistles, Bees and Other Insects
“A weed is but an unloved flower.” ~ Ella Wheeler Wilcox “If you want to live and thrive, let the spider run alive.” ~ American Quaker Saying It’s another “Goddam Beautiful Day” here in Colorado. (my grandfather, Ralph Sharpe, used … Continue reading
Posted in Changing Ourselves, Gardening, Mindfulness, optimism, Positve Thought
Tagged bees disappearing, insects, mindfulness in the garden, thistles
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Kris Cahill’s Take On A Positive Attitude
Today’s post is by Kris Cahill. I love Kris’s website, Everyday Psychic. Originally from Chicago, Kris moved to L.A. in 2006 with her husband, actor and filmmaker Noel Olken. Writing on anything spiritual, psychic, and energetic, ranging from creativity, to … Continue reading
Posted in Changing Ourselves, Guest Post, optimism, Positve Thought
Tagged guest post Kris Cahill, positive attitude, positive thought
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23 Inspirational Quotes To Write In Your Grad’s Card
My 8th grader graduated on Thursday and will be continuing to High School. My senior graduated from HS today and will be heading onto college in the fall. Both were joyful events as both boys are ready to move on. … Continue reading
10 Ways That Frugality Can Be Fun!
I’ve been working on this post for a while! We are all affected by the new economy and it’s hard not be depressed by it. The economy has affected many people I have known. People have lost their jobs and … Continue reading
Posted in Changing Ourselves, Mindfulness, optimism, Positve Thought, Simplifying Life
Tagged frugal fun, optimism, positive thought, simplifying life
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Ever Dream About A Little Cabin-In-The-Woods?
“We all have our own life to pursue, our own kind of dream to be weaving. And we all have some power to make wishes come true, as long as we keep believing.” ~Louisa May Alcott This little cabin is … Continue reading
Posted in Colorado, optimism, Positve Thought, Simplifying Life
Tagged colorado, grand lake cabin, positive thinking, simplifying life, travel
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You’re Supposed To Get Depressed!
“I trust that everything happens for a reason, even when we’re not wise enough to see it.” ~ Oprah Winfrey I had a different plan for tonight’s post…finally writing about the Zen Mama Challenge Month 3 – Connecting With People … Continue reading
Posted in Changing Ourselves, Gratitude, optimism, Parenting
Tagged being depressed, making mistakes
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Prom Theory Thinking
Let us be of good cheer, remembering that the misfortunes hardest to bear are those that never happen. ~James Russel Lowell A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty. ~Winton Churchill Have … Continue reading
Posted in Changing Ourselves, optimism, Positve Thought, Zen Mama Challenge
Tagged optimism, positive thought, zen mama challenge
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