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The Laughter Project to Help the Homeless

We’ll be wearing masks in public for the foreseeable future. Why not make people laugh while we wear them? We could all use a little more laughter in the world… especially now.

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Be Inspired. Give Back with The Giving Spirit’s Winter Outreach Event

This holiday season, no matter where you live, consider helping people living on the streets. If you are in the Los Angeles area, The Giving Spirit is hosting their annual winter outreach THIS...

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Take the journey with me – Summary of my charity work in Nepal

I am coming out of the fog from international travel and my charity work in Nepal. Many people wonder what it is like to do mission work in a developing country.

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5 stages of reverse culture shock after returning from charity work abroad

I’ve been back from my charity trip in Nepal for a few days and have many thoughts swirling through my mind.  It’s an interesting process to re-enter life after working in a developing country...

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Why do I go on mission trips in third world countries?

Why do I go on mission trips in third world countries? It’s a week before I leave for my clean water trip to Nepal and I’m entering a stage of reflection.

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How to raise money for charity – I raised $21,500 in six weeks

As I prepare to rally my community and readership to help raise funds to provide clean water for the people of Nepal, I am reviewing my previous fundraising achievement for my project in Kenya with...

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My charity trip to Nepal with the Waterbearers

My charity trip to Nepal is booked, and I’m excited to start planning my October journey with The Waterbearers. Why Nepal? TweetPin109Share204313 Shares

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How to engage and motivate students to fundraise – the Penny Wars

Guys, I am going to Nepal in October! I’ll be joining The Waterbearers on their mission trip to distribute water filters to families in need.  As I start to research

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Teaching Kids Compassion at an Early Age

Life is comprised of hundreds of roads on which we travel that shape our experiences and values. TweetPin298Share31329 Shares

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How Friendship Merged Rescue Dogs and Africa

Many of you know, I’ve been fostering rescue dogs this year. I also traveled to Africa for a volunteer mission trip with Matanya’s Hope over the summer before going on a safari vacation...

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A Lesson in Privilege- The US vs Kenya

Inspiration. Empowerment. Growth. Community. These were all goals I had in mind when I started my blog.

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Saving Shelter Dogs, One at a Time

Saving shelter dogs – do you ever think about it? Most people don’t. Until recently, I didn’t. Lani lives a few houses away from me so I see her often around my neighborhood. A few...

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Why I’m Spending a Week with Children in Kenya

How do you feel about your life? Are you settled in? Are you still searching for meaning?

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The Power of Community: $200,000 Raised in 3 hours

I have been shocked and disappointed with what I’ve witnessed on social media and news coverage from both sides, Republicans and Democrats. What has been festering under the surface is now...

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#ChangeYourTuna Kayaking Adventure for a Cause

Kayaking alone for 150 miles from Manhattan Beach to Tijuana ? Who would want to do that? Would you do something like this?

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Let’s Not Turn Away When We Can Help-Ecuador Earthquake 2016: by Jen Oliak

A major 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Ecuador on Saturday, April 16. The Ecuador earthquake damage was severe.

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Those Who Seem Strongest, Need Us Most: By Jen Oliak

If you’ve read my blog, you know that I belong to a small gym named Beastie 24/7 in Manhattan Beach.  I’ve been a member of the gym since last fall.  Almost every time I attended class,

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Strong body = Strong mind.

Until a month ago, I’ve never been able to do a single pull up. I can finally do an underhand chin up. Next, I’ll work on overhand pull ups. Makes me feel empowered!
Our bodies tell us when something is wrong. In thi Our bodies tell us when something is wrong. In this video I discuss:
🔹How I was trying to fight my melasma with dermatology treatments and products when the cause was from within - extreme stress and too much alcohol.
🔹 It can take some time for the mind to catch up to the body.
🔹It is difficult to have a healthy mind without a healthy body. I consume many podcasts of mindset leaders. A common denominator of them all? They are fit. 
Hope this helps you! Listen to your body. It always keeps score. 

#mindset #health #bodyandmind #melasma
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