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Creating Cheer at Christmas

Dec 24, 2018Maura SweeneyArticles, PodcastCheer, Christmas, Happiness, Holidays, Love your life, Norman Vincent Peale quote

We can create our own cheer over the holidays and share it every day of the year. Check out some of my favorite holiday memories and listen in to my latest podcast entitled Creating Cheer.

The Wisdom of Hardships

Dec 10, 2018Maura SweeneyArticles, Framed QuotesDestiny?;, Happiness, Hardship, life lessons, peace, Self Growth

The next time hardship knocks at your door, think twice before running for cover. Consider it instead as your catalyst to step up, speak up and grow up into your destiny.

The Flip Side of Giving Thanks

Nov 20, 2018Maura Sweeney1 CommentArticlesAuthor Maura Sweeney, Childhood sexual abuse, How to find happiness in life, Thanksgiving Inspiration, The Art of Happiness books, Thyroid Disease story

If your year hasn’t delivered traditional reasons for giving thanks, read ahead. Some personal reflections of mine may help you discover ways to say “Thanks!” in your life, too.

Who Will You Be?

Oct 31, 2018Maura SweeneyArticles, Podcastcareers and choices, finding values in life, Growing the Soul, human and social development, human trafficking

We’re brought up to fit into outwardly designed occupations, but what about the person we actually wish to become? In this latest blog and podcast, I take up the topic of being ourselves –and doing what we are — from the inside out.

The Scroll of Life

Oct 19, 2018Maura SweeneyArticles, VideosBringing life from the inside to the out, Finding your inner glory, What to do when trouble arises in life, Your Soul

I used Frederick Douglass’ life and wisdom to bring focus to my latest video entitled The Scroll of Life. Discover the life and wisdom within your own life scroll, too.

Creating Inspiration for Ourselves

Oct 12, 2018Maura SweeneyArticles, PodcastInspiration, Maura Sweeney podcasts, peace, quote from James Dean on finding one's destination in life, self leadership

We can absorb negativity around us or discover how to uplift and inspire ourselves. If you’ve felt daunted by polarizing people, toxic chants or negative news, read this short blog and listen to my podcast entitled Creating Inspiration for Ourselves.

Sex, Guilt and Our Universal Need for Due Process

Oct 2, 2018Maura Sweeney10 CommentsAudiosBrett Kavanaugh and Christine Blasey Ford in high school sex scandal, finding our own peace, gossip in high school, growing in wisdom, peer pressure, Scandalous Experiences, Sex and Due Process

Whether in the court room or the court of public opinion, there’s a universal need for due process. As news circulates about Christine Blasey Ford’s accusations of sexual assault during high school against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, I was reminded of my own high school story when I was in need of due process. One day, we might all be in need of it.

Are You Responsible?

Aug 30, 2018Maura SweeneyArticles, PodcastHow to find happiness in life, Maura Sweeney podcast on responsibility, personal accountability, personal growth and power, responsibility

In today’s world, the idea of responsibility is hardly a common theme. To the contrary, we are often engaged in the on-going blame game of finding fault with others. In this latest podcast, discover how choosing to be accountable for thoughts and actions goes a long way toward gaining confidence, peace and happiness in life!

Podcast 134: Who Won?

Jun 26, 2018Maura SweeneyArticles, PodcastCan my soul help me to arise, how can I deal with domination, how to deal with competition and be happy, how to feel more comfortable in life, what's wrong with my mindset

There is another way to view the seminal question: Who won? In this latest podcast, we take a look at different viewpoints, stories and paradigms in search of something bigger, higher and better for all of humanity. If you need an uplifting new perspective, expect to emerge with a brighter and more empowered outlook. It may require a bit of faith and vision, but you can anchor some of it to live happier, from the inside out.

Blindfolded Equity

May 25, 2018Maura SweeneyArticles, VideosDo I have a social responsibility for a better world, How can we create a better society, How to judge, Maura Sweeney at U.S. Supreme Court, What does the U.S. Supreme Court tell us, What is equity

We value a society that judges without bias, prejudice or partiality. However, we often overlook our own responsibility as citizens to build and maintain a more equitable culture. A few years ago, I stood in front of the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., challenging myself to be more equitable in personal interactions. Will you do the same?