Growing Diamonds on International Women’s Day
In honor of International Women’s Day, I’m celebrating the mystique and magic of diamonds as a metaphor for life. Be inspired to grow the diamond inside of you, too.
Maura4u Happiness Poll Pick of the Day
Polling people from the US and elsewhere with the question, “What makes you happy?”
National Happiness Poll – Are you part of the conversation?
Are you Happy? Want to SHARE your sentiments on the secrets to that seemingly elusive condition? Join author Maura Sweeney as she “frames” the subject in her National Happiness Poll.
Happy New Year! Do We Still Need Christmas?
We really do need Christmas. We need calendars, dates and other externally designated holidays – served up in cyclical fashion – to serve as reminders to share our goodwill with others.
Putting Yourself . . . (ah, myself:) Out There!
Well, it’s official – even if a bit imperfect and quite painful in its initial version. Maura4u has posted her very first video en espanol. On a whim, I asked my husband to train the camera on me during a visit to Centro Ybor in Tampa, Florida’s historic Latin district earlier this week. Filming from the beautiful grand…
Does God Talk to People?
Ever wonder if God talks to people? Let me invite you back to the 1960s as I share a poignant tale . . .
Welcome to My Salon
I’ve waited fifty years for this day to arrive. Finally . . . . it’s my turn to hold court!
Marriage
Marriage. Ever wonder why people get married, and why they marry a particular person? I married so I could start a New Life. And I have – again and again and again.
Outed…as an Oddball
It’s official. After a near lifetime of denial, failed attempts at conformity, and entirely too much under-cover hiding, I’ve finally emerged from the closet. The all-too- many sleepless nights of trying to make peace with my true identity have finally come to an end. I’m going public with the disclosure and officially reporting HEADLINE NEWS…
Happy Minding Our Own Glory
The world seeks monarchs and glory in just a few ways. Is there another way to find, mine and recognize your own glory? A blog and podcast for you.