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UK Artist Retreat!

UK Artist Retreat!

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My biggest passions in life are finding inspiration and sharing that inspiration with others. It was my desire for more personal connections and a love for that intangible creative buzz that pushed me into hosting retreats, and it has been the most creatively satisfying thing I have endeavored to complete. This retreat that I’m hosting in the UK is a unique creative experience. Focused on art photography, yet designed to allow all attendees to find, cultivate, and pursue their own…

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5 Affirmations

5 Affirmations

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This morning I woke up in a bad mood. I can’t say why, I just felt a general grumbling toward the world. I felt unproductive and unmotivated. I wanted to crawl back in bed yet I wasn’t even tired. I walked around the house in circles, not sure of what to start working on first, as I waited for my friend to wake up so we could start the day. But then, as I was bending down to pet my…

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A Dream Shoot in Alaska

A Dream Shoot in Alaska

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Years before I got married I talked to my love and we agreed we would someday go to Alaska. We thought it would be magical – walking on a glacier, feeling the intense cold and seeing the beauty all around us. It would be something different, not too far away, and it seemed doable in our 17-year-old minds. When we were planning our wedding we hoped we could go on a honeymoon there, but being young and in college, funds…

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The Golden Rules of the Internet

The Golden Rules of the Internet

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The other week I met someone who told me that they wish their life was as perfect as mine. Now let me break down my reaction for you. First I laughed. Then I realized it was more of a serious situation, so I looked confused. Then I blushed. Then I asked what in the world that person was talking about. She explained that she reads my tweets sometimes or sees my updates on Facebook and assumed that I live an awesome…

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Brooke Shaden
Promoting Passion Video Blog: Fitter, Happier, and More Productive

Promoting Passion Video Blog: Fitter, Happier, and More Productive

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No matter what your dreams in life are, we could all stand to be more productive from time to time…and I believe that with productivity comes health and happiness (and vice versa!). These are my 10 tips for feeling healthier, happier, and more productive: 1. Figure out when you should be waking up. I have always naturally been a morning person, but lately I’ve been really reveling in getting up early. I’m not talking 4am early, because I’m not crazy, but…

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