Mary J. Lore

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Breaking Old Familiar Patterns at the Holidays

Calm, Peace & Happiness, Goals & Resolutions, Managing Thoughts, Feelings & Emotions, Personal Growth, Positive Thinking & Affirmations, Stress Management, Vision, Purpose & Intention

November 23rd, 2011 Have you noticed that as you move into the holiday season, old, familiar patterns emerge? For example,… Read More »Breaking Old Familiar Patterns at the Holidays

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Changing Overwhelm to Wonder

Aging Parents, Calm, Peace & Happiness, Life Transitions, Managing Fear, Personal Growth, Professional Growth, Stress Management, The Golden Years, Wonder, Possibility & Creativity

February 18th, 2011 This blog is the second in a series of reflections on the lessons in Managing Thought during… Read More »Changing Overwhelm to Wonder

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The Power of Purpose

Aging Parents, Calm, Peace & Happiness, Life Transitions, Managing Fear, Managing Thoughts, Feelings & Emotions, Personal Growth, Professional Growth, Stress Management, The Golden Years, Vision, Purpose & Intention, Wonder, Possibility & Creativity

February 23rd, 2011 This blog is third in a series of reflections on Managing Thought – lessons learned during the… Read More »The Power of Purpose

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The Power of Imagination

Aging Parents, Calm, Peace & Happiness, Inspiration & Motivation, Life Transitions, Managing Fear, Personal Growth, Professional Growth, Stress Management, The Golden Years, Wonder, Possibility & Creativity

March 4th, 2011 This blog is number four in a series of reflections on lessons in Managing Thought during the… Read More »The Power of Imagination

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What’s Your M.O. – a Love of Labor or a Labor of Love

Calm, Peace & Happiness, Inspiration & Motivation, Make a Difference, Personal Growth, Professional Growth, Reflection & Learning, Self-awareness, Stress Management, Vision, Purpose & Intention, Wonder, Possibility & Creativity

October 8th, 2013 Reflecting on some recent interactions got me to thinking—We have become a nation of laborers. We love… Read More »What’s Your M.O. – a Love of Labor or a Labor of Love

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The Power of Appreciation: Who Could You See Differently? What Could You Celebrate?

Communication Skills, Grieving, Inspiration & Motivation, Life Transitions, Make a Difference, Personal Growth, Professional Growth, Reflection & Learning, Self-awareness, Thankfulness, Wonder, Possibility & Creativity

February 28th, 2013 I was enjoying a rare day at home, working in my jammies, when I got the news… Read More »The Power of Appreciation: Who Could You See Differently? What Could You Celebrate?

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Is Groundhog Day Stuck in Your View-Master®?

Goals & Resolutions, Inspiration & Motivation, Personal Growth, Positive Thinking & Affirmations, Professional Growth, Self-awareness, Vision, Purpose & Intention, Wonder, Possibility & Creativity

February 7th, 2013 Is Groundhog Day stuck in my View-Master? What’s she talking about? Well, Groundhog Day is certainly a… Read More »Is Groundhog Day Stuck in Your View-Master®?

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Inspiration is Power

Goals & Resolutions, Inspiration & Motivation, Make a Difference, Personal Growth, Professional Growth, Self-awareness, Vision, Purpose & Intention, Wonder, Possibility & Creativity

January 19th, 2015 The third Monday of January is the observance of the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr., an… Read More »Inspiration is Power

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How Could You Make Work Fun and Your Soul Sing?

Calm, Peace & Happiness, Conscious Business and Leadership, Professional Growth, Self-awareness, Stress Management

January 23rd, 2013 I caused quite a stir at the Baltimore airport this morning. The security guy was looking at… Read More »How Could You Make Work Fun and Your Soul Sing?

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Fun and Meaningful Activities to Express Thankfulness and Appreciation

Audio and Video, Calm, Peace & Happiness, Communication Skills, News, Personal Growth, Professional Growth, Rituals, Thankfulness

November 21st, 2012 I am so excited to announce the release of my new book which includes hundreds of activities… Read More »Fun and Meaningful Activities to Express Thankfulness and Appreciation