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When life is crazy busy and you are doing, doing, doing... that is the time to slow down. Take a look at the world around you. You may need to "unlearn" what you've been told about the way to success, but the transformation is powerful if you allow it to happen. www.donnadoyon.com Episodes prior to #103 were called Reflections of a Recovering Ugly Duckling The music for this podcast is Drifting Upstream by Hyson. Source: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Hyson/Soundtrack_for_the_Weary_Vol_I/Hyson_-_Drifting_Upstream License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/  

Have you ever tossed a question out to the Universe and forgotten to watch for an answer? Or perhaps you didn't like the answer, so you pretended you didn't get it. Today, I share signs to watch for when asking the Universe for guidance. www.donnadoyon.com Episodes prior to #103 were called Reflections of a Recovering Ugly Duckling The music for this podcast is Drifting Upstream by Hyson. Source: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Hyson/Soundtrack_for_the_Weary_Vol_I/Hyson_-_Drifting_Upstream License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/  

Have you ever had an idea and then tucked it away for "some future time"? Perhaps you thought the timing was wrong or that no one would buy into it? When you trust your gut, and take action when it tells you to take action, magical things can happen. www.donnadoyon.com Episodes prior to #103 were called Reflections of a Recovering Ugly Duckling The music for this podcast is Drifting Upstream by Hyson. Source: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Hyson/Soundtrack_for_the_Weary_Vol_I/Hyson_-_Drifting_Upstream License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/  

People are always telling me that they want to begin or become more intentional with their walking program. But they never do. What keeps people from walking? Today I hope to encourage or inspire you to walk. www.donnadoyon.com/walk Episodes prior to #103 were called Reflections of a Recovering Ugly Duckling The music for this podcast is Drifting Upstream by Hyson. Source: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Hyson/Soundtrack_for_the_Weary_Vol_I/Hyson_-_Drifting_Upstream License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/    

For many people, playfulness is part of who they are. But for others, it does not feel comfortable or natural. Today I talk about my foray into the land of fun and silliness. www.donnadoyon.com Episodes prior to #103 were called Reflections of a Recovering Ugly Duckling The music for this podcast is Drifting Upstream by Hyson. Source: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Hyson/Soundtrack_for_the_Weary_Vol_I/Hyson_-_Drifting_Upstream License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/  

When my sister told me she was selling what had been the family home, I had didn't feel much of an emotional reaction. In today's episode I reflect on why that is and whether it matters. It seems there are always expectations for how we should respond in given situations. What do you do if that response isn't what you feel? www.donnadoyon.com Episodes prior to #103 were called Reflections of a Recovering Ugly Duckling The music for this podcast is Drifting Upstream by Hyson. Source: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Hyson/Soundtrack_for_the_Weary_Vol_I/Hyson_-_Drifting_Upstream License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/  

Too often people find themselves drifting thru life as if riding an inflatable tube down a river. But what if you don't want to go where the river will take you? Do you dare to cross the river on your own and follow your own path? The choice is always yours. www.donnadoyon.com Episodes prior to #103 were called Reflections of a Recovering Ugly Duckling The music for this podcast is Drifting Upstream by Hyson. Source: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Hyson/Soundtrack_for_the_Weary_Vol_I/Hyson_-_Drifting_Upstream License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/  

Dragon sightings were becoming more frequent. I didn't know what they meant until my wise and wonderful writing teacher asked me to take a closer look at my inner dragon. What I discovered was unsettling. It required me to perform an act of beauty and courage. The experience set us both free! www.donnadoyon.com Episodes prior to #103 were called Reflections of a Recovering Ugly Duckling The music for this podcast is Drifting Upstream by Hyson. Source: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Hyson/Soundtrack_for_the_Weary_Vol_I/Hyson_-_Drifting_Upstream License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/    

Exploring and expressing yourself creatively is a gift that you can give to the world. Use today to begin or continue creating a legacy that will impact the world. Included in this episode, the first public reading of my poem "The Fragrance of Good Health." www.donnadoyon.com Episodes prior to #103 were called Reflections of a Recovering Ugly Duckling The music for this podcast is Drifting Upstream by Hyson. Source: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Hyson/Soundtrack_for_the_Weary_Vol_I/Hyson_-_Drifting_Upstream License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/    

As a Christian, I had felt conflicted about pursuing a recent interest in the world of intuitive readings, oracle cards, crystals, and spirit guides. In this episode, I share how I resolved those conflicts and declare my believe in these tools from God. www.donnadoyon.com Episodes prior to #103 were called Reflections of a Recovering Ugly Duckling The music for this podcast is Drifting Upstream by Hyson. Source: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Hyson/Soundtrack_for_the_Weary_Vol_I/Hyson_-_Drifting_Upstream License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/  

Personal development is similar to your flower garden. You can add more color, texture, height, or depth. So it is with your own being. You can transform calm and soothing into exciting and vibrant, or experience a mix. It's your garden. Watch it grow. www.donnadoyon.com Episodes prior to #103 were called Reflections of a Recovering Ugly Duckling The music for this podcast is Drifting Upstream by Hyson. Source: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Hyson/Soundtrack_for_the_Weary_Vol_I/Hyson_-_Drifting_Upstream License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/  

While introducing a new weekly program, I talk about the best guidance I received for achieving my goals. This approach allowed me to stop getting in my own way and to just take action. www.donnadoyon.com Episodes prior to #103 were called Reflections of a Recovering Ugly Duckling The music for this podcast is Drifting Upstream by Hyson. Source: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Hyson/Soundtrack_for_the_Weary_Vol_I/Hyson_-_Drifting_Upstream License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/  

If you want to do something, and you can't find someone to do it with you, you always have the option to do it alone. Do you dare? Or do you miss out on activities you enjoy? Accept this week's challenge to do something as a "party of one." www.donnadoyon.com Episodes prior to #103 were called Reflections of a Recovering Ugly Duckling The music for this podcast is Drifting Upstream by Hyson. Source: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Hyson/Soundtrack_for_the_Weary_Vol_I/Hyson_-_Drifting_Upstream License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/  

Don't put your dream on the back burner because you don't have the time or energy to learn the new skills needed to accomplish it. Don't let your inner naysayer tell you it isn't worth the effort or that you are too old or too stupid to learn new tricks. www.donnadoyon.com Episodes prior to #103 were called Reflections of a Recovering Ugly Duckling The music for this podcast is Drifting Upstream by Hyson. Source: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Hyson/Soundtrack_for_the_Weary_Vol_I/Hyson_-_Drifting_Upstream License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/  

Have you ever been stopped in your tracks by a word? It happened to me, and it may have happened to you. You just may not realize that's what happened. www.donnadoyon.com Episodes prior to #103 were called Reflections of a Recovering Ugly Duckling The music for this podcast is Drifting Upstream by Hyson. Source: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Hyson/Soundtrack_for_the_Weary_Vol_I/Hyson_-_Drifting_Upstream License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/    

If you have trouble fitting self care activities into your daily routine, this episode offers ways to transform dreaded chores into favorite self care moments. www.donnadoyon.com Episodes prior to #103 were called Reflections of a Recovering Ugly Duckling The music for this podcast is Drifting Upstream by Hyson. Source: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Hyson/Soundtrack_for_the_Weary_Vol_I/Hyson_-_Drifting_Upstream License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/  

You know you SHOULD be taking certain steps to improve your health and happiness. But yet you don't. These 3 tips will help you begin the transition to living a healthier and happier lifestyle... even when you don't want to. :-) www.donnadoyon.com Episodes prior to #103 were called Reflections of a Recovering Ugly Duckling The music for this podcast is Drifting Upstream by Hyson. Source: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Hyson/Soundtrack_for_the_Weary_Vol_I/Hyson_-_Drifting_Upstream License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/  

You may respond, "I always wanted to do that" when someone shares a common or uncommon experience. The question is "Why haven't you?" Here are 4 key reasons why you may be putting off experiences that could enrich your life. Isn't it time for you to do those things? www.donnadoyon.com Episodes prior to #103 were called Reflections of a Recovering Ugly Duckling The music for this podcast is Drifting Upstream by Hyson. Source: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Hyson/Soundtrack_for_the_Weary_Vol_I/Hyson_-_Drifting_Upstream License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/    

If you occasionally feel like you are spinning your wheels and getting nowhere, learn how pausing can help you focus in on what is MOST important to you. www.donnadoyon.com Episodes prior to #103 were called Reflections of a Recovering Ugly Duckling  The music for this podcast is Drifting Upstream by Hyson. Source: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Hyson/Soundtrack_for_the_Weary_Vol_I/Hyson_-_Drifting_Upstream License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/  

Accept the challenge to look at your life from a different perspective. If you are a logical, rational person, try basing decisions on your feelings or intuition. If you make emotion-based decisions, tap into your logical side. See what you discover about yourself. www.donnadoyon.com Episodes prior to #103 were called Reflections of a Recovering Ugly Duckling The music for this podcast is Drifting Upstream by Hyson. Source: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Hyson/Soundtrack_for_the_Weary_Vol_I/Hyson_-_Drifting_Upstream License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/