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The Courage to Start Something New
"What would life be if we had no courage to attempt anything?" This question, posed by Vincent van Gogh, captures the essence of human...
Sheila Buswell
Jan 142 min read
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Taking Stock Instead of Resolutions: Reflections on the Past Year
The trouble with New Year’s resolutions is best summed up by this anonymous quote: “The trouble with resolutions is that they are only as...
Sheila Buswell
Jan 32 min read
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Focus on Success: Lessons from Reviews, Kayaking, and Life
The book "Is this Seat for Me? has garnered 170 reviews on Amazon, and I’m proud to say the majority of them—a solid 80%—are glowing...
Sheila Buswell
Dec 12, 20242 min read
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Veterans Day Reflection: Honoring Service with True Patriotism
Every morning, I take my Alinker walking bike down the quiet streets. Since the recent time change, it’s still dark as I pass one...
Sheila Buswell
Nov 10, 20242 min read
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Navigating Uncertainty and Practicing Acceptance in a Complex Voting Season
Wednesday, I cast my vote early, standing in line for over an hour to participate in a process I truly value. Voting early gave me a...
Sheila Buswell
Oct 31, 20242 min read
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When Appearances Are Deceiving: My Rotten Pumpkin Experience
Yesterday, I went to Target with a simple mission: grab some specialized batteries. But with Halloween around the corner and no pumpkin...
Sheila Buswell
Oct 17, 20241 min read
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Pitching My Business: Winning, Learning, and the Power of Preparation
Last week, I pitched my business at a competition, and to be honest, I knew going in that I wasn’t going to win. I didn’t follow the...
Sheila Buswell
Oct 3, 20243 min read
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Facing the High School Reunion: A Personal Journey
This weekend, I’m gearing up for a significant event: my husband’s high school reunion. It’s hard to believe how much time has passed...
Sheila Buswell
Sep 20, 20242 min read
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Why I’m Leaving USAA After 30 Years -It's not what happens its how one reacts.
For nearly 30 years, I was a loyal USAA customer, appreciating the services they offered. But in the last 16 months, things have taken a...
Sheila Buswell
Sep 5, 20242 min read
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Embracing Differences: A Month of Family, Travel, and Reflection
August has been a whirlwind of activity for me, marked by back-to-back trips to visit family. Two weekends ago, I traveled to Arizona for...
Sheila Buswell
Aug 23, 20242 min read
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Embracing Change and Overcoming Judgments: My Journey with HSP
Four years ago, I was diagnosed with Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis (HSP) type 7 due to the SPG7 gene mutation. I visit my neurologist...
Sheila Buswell
Aug 8, 20242 min read
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Embracing Age with Grace: Reflections on Life and Aging
As my husband’s birthday was last month, I find myself reflecting on age and how it manifests differently in people. It's fascinating how...
Sheila Buswell
Jul 25, 20242 min read
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Reflections from a Wake: Embracing Positivity and Change
Several weeks ago now Gregg and I attended a wake. Wakes have a way of making you examine life as a whole. C. S. Lewis once said, “No one...
Sheila Buswell
Jul 11, 20242 min read
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PTSD on 4th of July by Roseline Salazar
​It is that wonderful time of the year where we a holiday commemorating the Declaration of Independence of the United States.  Very...
Sheila Buswell
Jul 2, 20243 min read
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Embracing the Suck: My Journey Through Physical Therapy
I started physical therapy on Monday, and I have to admit, it’s been a real challenge. The exercises, which seem simple on the surface,...
Sheila Buswell
Jun 27, 20242 min read
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Building Patience: A Personal Journey
I am not naturally a patient person, but I've made significant strides in developing this virtue. Patience has been a work in progress...
Sheila Buswell
Jun 21, 20242 min read
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Embracing the Inner Hulk: Lessons in Control and Power
I am captivated by the Incredible Hulk. As a kid his transformation from a mild-mannered scientist into a powerful, rage-fueled beast...
Sheila Buswell
Jun 13, 20242 min read
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Finding Strength in Adversity: A Reflection on Anne Frank, Family, and Personal Struggles
I've been thinking a lot about Anne Frank lately. She was in hiding for two years, a period marked by immense fear and uncertainty, yet...
Sheila Buswell
Jun 6, 20243 min read
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Embracing Diversity: Lessons from Superheroes to Corporate America
When you think of superhero teams like the Avengers or the Justice League, their diversity is one of their biggest strengths. Each member...
Sheila Buswell
May 31, 20242 min read
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Holiday Blues
By Roseline Salazar Growing up in Hawaii will always be my favorite place to spend holidays as family gatherings makes it very special...
Sheila Buswell
May 26, 20247 min read
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