"You Are The Reason"

Damn it, he was here, waiting for her.

As the sun set, he braced his elbows on the steering wheel and rested his head in

his hands. That was just what he was doing, he admitted. Waiting for her. And he

wasn't waiting to have a rational conversation, as he'd tried to convince himself

he was over the past weeks.

He was waiting to beg, to promise, to fight, to do whatever it took to put things

right again. To put Morgana back in his life again.

He closed his hand over the stones he still wore around his neck and wondered if

he could will her back.

Captivated

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The sight of her stole his breath. He'd driven through the night, through the morning, 

all the while trying to image how he would feel when he saw her again. 

For once his imagination had fallen far short.

The Perfect Neighbor

Healing Stones

"You're interested in crystals?"

"I could be." Idly he picked up a hunk of amethyst. "But I flunked my earth

science course in high school."

"I don't think you'll be graded here." She nodded toward the stone he held. "If

you want to get in touch with your inner self, you should hold it in your left

hand."

Captivated 

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"Breathe." Ana's voice was gentle as she placed crystals over Morgana's belly.

They hovered in the air, gleaming with an unearthly light that Mel 

tried to take in stride.

Charmed

Quoting Nora

Moon Garden Marvel

"Blooms picked in moonlight carry the charms and secrets of the night."

Captivated

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What Is a Moon Garden? (And How You Can Start One)

A moon garden should consist of flowers and plants designed to reflect moonlight but also remain visible and fragrant during an obscured or new moon. White flowers should occupy most of your plot, along with plants with silver and gray foliage. Other pale hues to consider include pink, yellow and lavender.

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Down in her garden, walking, almost gliding through the silvery light, with the

gray cat slipping in and out of the shadows. Her hair loose, sprinkling gold dust

down her back and over the sheer shoulders of a pale blue robe. She carried a

basket, and he thought he could hear her singing as she cut flowers and slipped

them into it.

Charmed

What it Feels Like to Ride a Motorcycle

She enjoyed the feeling of the bike-the freedom of it, and the risk.

Captivated

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Motorcycle riding is a combination of exhilaration, fear, relaxation, and pleasure that changes you forever. It’s physical & emotional pleasure, with a layer of anxiety & adrenaline.

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to ride one, read on…

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“You ever ride a Harley, Legs?”

“No.Why would I?”

“Then you’re in for a treat.You’re going to want to hold on. To me,” he added after a beat.

She put her hands lightly on either side of his waist.

But when he revved the engine again—she knew damn well he did it on purpose—she swallowed pride and wrapped her arms around him.

Why, she wondered, anyone would want to drive something so noisy, so dangerous, so—

Then they were flying down the road, and the wind blew cool and balmy and gorgeous over every inch of her.

Okay, a thrill, she admitted, and her heart skipped as he leaned into a turn. A terrifying sort of thrill. Like a roller coaster, which was another thing she could admit was exciting without being a necessary experience in a well-rounded life.

The landscape whizzed by. She smelled the rain, the grass, the leather of his jacket, felt the throb of the bike between her legs.

Sexual, she admitted. Add arousing to that terrifying thrill. Which was surely the reason people rode bikes.

When he swung onto her drive, she had to resist flinging her arms up in the air to feel the wind give her palms a slapping high five.

Happy Ever After

Benefits of walking

"Do you know what I like to do when I'm restless?"

Her voice had lowered, and it seemed liquid enough now to slide over his skin

like mulled wine. He turned to see those vivid blue eyes glowing with

moonlight. And his hands were already reaching for her. "What?"

She eased away, slipping from his hands like a ghost. After opening her door,

she walked slowly around to his side, leaned down until their lips nearly

touched. "I take a walk."

Captivated

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It's good for your body and your mind and you can do it just about anywhere with no fancy equipment.

From strengthening bones to shedding pounds, researchers keep finding more and more health benefits from this simple activity. Need a reason to hit the trail or wander the pavement? Here are just a few impressive benefits of walking.

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Things You Should Do Every Sunday

Morgana enjoyed the peace of Sunday afternoons. It was her day to indulge

herself-and from her first breath, Morgana had appreciated indulgences. Not that

she avoided work. She had put a great deal of time and effort into seeing that her

shop ran smoothly and turned a profit-without using her special skills to smooth

her path. Still, she firmly believed that the proper reward for any effort was

relaxation.

Captivated

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When you think about your perfect Sunday, it could involve sleeping in, going out for brunch, and then binge watching Netflix. Unfortunately, most entrepreneurs can't enjoy that luxury. Either we're tied down to a completing a deadline or we simply just can't sit there and not be productive. The thing is, you do need to enjoy some time away from the business. You can actually step away from work and still have a productive Sunday by doing the following six things. If you do, you'll notice that you'll be more productive, rejuvenated, and ready to tackle the work week when your alarm goes off on Monday morning.

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“Didn’t come in until Sunday, and I had the day off—fond, fond memory. 

You guys get Sundays off?”

“Now and again.”

“Something about sleeping in on a Sunday morning, 

or sleeping off Saturday night

until Sunday afternoon. But Monday always comes.”

Remember When

🕈 A reflection on St. Patrick’s prayer

"Life's a religious thing. But
don't worry, Nash-I won't try to convert you." 
She filled two glasses with ice. 
"It shouldn't make you uncomfortable. "


Captivated

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As we reflect upon the prayer of Saint Patrick this St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, we see that these very powerful, yet intrinsically beautiful uplifting words, represent a total transformation of the self with complete trust and faith in the Divine, God our Creator.

This prayer is known widely as “Morning Prayer,” “St. Patrick’s Breastplate,” or “The Lorica.”

World Vision

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Her parents had been quietly devout Catholics, and she'd attended Catholic schools, 
gone through all the rites and rituals. 

She considered herself a Catholic, a modern, female Catholic who was 
dissatisfied with many of the doctrines and laws that came through the Vatican.

Born in Shame 

Why Do We Like Watching Scary Films?

"Why?" He shrugged his shoulders. It always made him uncomfortable when

people asked him to analyze. "I don't know. Maybe because when people go into

a scary movie, they stop thinking about the lousy day they had at the office after

the opening scream."

Captivated

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By Kátia Goretti Dias Vazzoller from Brazil - Day 21 - 

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Why do we love to watch scary horror films? Some psychologists claim people go to horror films because they want to be frightened or they wouldn't do it twice.

PSYCHOLOGY TODAY

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"The one who wrote that gory movie you and Sebastian dragged me to."

"It was really quite intelligent and sly."

"Hmm." Anastasia drank again. "And gory. Then again, you've always enjoyed that kind of thing."

"Watching evil is an entertaining way to reaffirm good."

Captivated