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Moments Frozen In Time
Photography is a way to freeze time—to capture a moment that would otherwise be long forgotten by the finite human brain. It allows us to immortalize a moment in time and share memories with future generations. It’s a way to leave a mark on this earth long after you and your family are gone.
What Blows Your Hair Back?
Like a wild horse, my purpose is still a bit untamed. And like that wild horse, I freely move forward in life with my hair blowing in the wind.
Do The Thing. Diversify Your Break Taking Life.
Let’s talk diversity. It's important, and for more reasons than you may expect!
Shakti Rising
Something more than physical or emotional. Something spiritual. A new, emerging energy. Shakti was rising.
Keys to Happiness
I believe that you can focus on yourself. I believe that focus will establish YOUR normal.
Take a Break from Your Mask: Masking Habits for Self-Care
I suddenly remembered a professor of mine who once said that a body part is desexualized after it is uncovered in public for 20 years (or was it 30?). And it got me thinking, if we cover our noses long enough, will they become erotic? It’s hard for me to imagine that ever being the case. Or maybe it’s just hard for me to think of my nose as ever being “sexy.”
Teachable Moments
What is a teachable moment? It’s that moment in time within which someone wants to learn, somebody else wants to teach, and both are in prime condition for the opportunity.
A Study in Celebration & Ease
She's coming into town. Stern and delicate all at the same time. A juxtaposition of passion and joy. This lady shines with her own light rays, and they are potent.
Countdown to Normal
I believe that you can focus on yourself. I believe that focus will establish YOUR normal.
There are Superheroes Among Us
Tell me a story, a really good story, the story of a 2020 superhero.
Take a Break then Take Another
You can’t be your best self or the best mom you can be without time to rest and reset! The best Breaks I can give myself in these times are to step back from work and just be.
Learning to Take a Break
To remain poised under pressure, mental Breaks are not just advisable, but required. Composure is important whether you’re extinguishing a house fire to preserve someone’s property or ensuring the buyer/seller has everything they may need for a successful deal. Rest the mind and never allow stress to overwhelm you.
A Reminder to be Kind
It seemed like I was leaving my whole world behind. Fast paced. Multitasking. Sleepless nights, but full of cooking dreams.
3 Self-Care Exercises for the Weary
Three self-care exercises the TAB crew has tried and is sharing for you.
Calming Your Inner Storm
It’s not every day that I wake up low on energy and have difficulty finding the positive, but, today, I don't give up. As the sun fights the rainy clouds, so must I fight my cloudy frame of mind.
Forced Labor is Harder than Labors of Love
I chose to Take a Break Because I knew that I needed to, even despite and before the current state of affairs began to unfold.
COVID Guests are the Worst
We actually do know what others are going through now. Not all of it, but at least some. Be kinder, better to each other. Let's make normal better than it was.
The New Classics: Retro Activities for Your New Normal
A resurgence in retro activities is shaping up to be part of our new day-to-day culture, and it’s all around us! Like scrunchies and high tops.
From the Editor
The reason you start something can be very powerful. As I write and distill my thoughts on why we started Takes a Break, I keep returning to our original inspiration: A need for more ease in our lives.
Happy Accidents Happen
An unlikely pair, in an unlikely place, thriving, like a little plant growing through a crack in the ground out of sheer virtuosity of life.
