Will you stop and smell the roses this spring?

Apart from my recent post about becoming a published author and my columns as Ask Sharon for The Area News, this is the first independent blog post I have done in 13 months…to the day! And there’s good reason for that – I’ve been attempting to balance doing with being – an aspect of life […]

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Ask Sharon: Pressure is ‘self-imposed’

Following is a copy of the full version of the column featured in The Area News complete with the “Burden” card from Colette Baron-Reid’s The Wisdom of Avalon Oracle Cards. THIS week a question was submitted anonymously: “I recently read your article on surrender. I know that’s what I need to do but I’m struggling with people […]

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Ask Sharon: Don’t overcommit yourself

Following is the full version of the column featured in The Area News complete with the “Personal Power” card from Marianne Williamson’s Miracles cards. THIS week Jeanette asks: “I want to help people but then I overcommit myself and feel overwhelmed. How do I make it better?” Your topic begs the question, “Is all help good help?” In […]

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Ask Sharon: Cherish precious moments

Following is part two from last week’s Special Father’s Day Edition of the The Area News‘ Ask Sharon column. LAST week I considered the origins of Father’s Day and how we can consistently show dads that we really care. Just like the issues that emerged while I prepared the Mother’s Day column, it became clearer that how we treat […]

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