Tag: Body Mind & Spirit

My Abundant Life 4-12-26

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April 12th, 2026

Learning to Love and Honor Your Body

“The body is a sacred garment. It’s your first and last garment; it is what you enter life in and what you depart life with, and it should be treated with honor.”

Martha Graham (American Dancer and Teacher; May 11th, 1894 to April 1st, 1991)

“Which comes first, learning to love our bodies or possessing a positive body image?”

“If you can learn to like how you look, and not the way you think you look, it can set you free.”

Gloria Steinem (American Journalist and Social Activist; March 25th, 1934)

“Don’t wait for the world to celebrate you. Carve your own niche. Focus on what’s great, forget what’s not. Find joy in your own reflection. Instead of obsessing about a body that’s impossible to achieve without a personal trainer, begin to discover how you can feel better about living in the on e you now inhabit.”

“A woman’s relationship with her body is the most important relationship she’ll ever have. More important than husband, lover, children, friends, colleagues. This isn’t selfishness–it’s just fact. The body is, quite literally, our vehicle for being–for giving, for loving, for moving, for feeling–and if it doesn’t work, it’s fairly certain that nothing else in our lives will work, either.”

Diana K. Roesch (Health & Fitness Expert; December 2nd, 1963)

“Today, instead of hating your body, make peace with it. Choose to consciously love and honor the sacred garment Spirit provided for this lifetime’s journey.”

“I am so appreciative that my genetics and health active lifestyle has yielded me youth beyond my years. I have always liked my body and valued the movement it has been able to experience. I have counseled many young teens to adult women on body image for over 30+ years. On this path, the main culprit preventing women from achieving their health and wellness goals has largely been their own invisible conversation in their head about body image and self-love. For those who were able to share honestly with me how they saw themselves, I was able to help be their advocate and accountability partner in changing both behavior and their physical appearance. For those looking for a gimmick or a quick fix, they largely stayed trapped in their own story and thus their insides tended to match there outsides. It is not magic, it IS self love and grace for the garment that the Universe gifted you to wear in this life journey. Take care of it and it will take care of you. Use it or lose it.”

–Ban Breathnach, Sarah. “Simple Abundance: A Daybook of Comfort and Joy”. Grand Central Publishing. (1976). Kindle Page 116 of 501.

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My Abundant Life 4-11-26

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April 11th, 2026

Finishing Touches: The Art of Fashion Accessories

“Perhaps too much of everything is as bad as too little.”

Edna Ferber (American Novelist and Short Story Writer; April 27th, 1855 to January 24th, 1897)

“I have recently been a slave to AI as it fills my feed with native beading ideas. Accenting my clothing with beading is intriguing to me and feels authentic.”

–Ban Breathnach, Sarah. “Simple Abundance: A Daybook of Comfort and Joy”. Grand Central Publishing. (1976). Kindle Page 114-116 of 501.

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My Abundant Life 4-10-26

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April 10th, 2026

Trompe I’oeil: Thrift-Shop Pleasures

“Beauty is altogether in the eyes of the beholder.”

Margaret Wolfe Hungerford (Irish Novelist; April 27th, 1855 to January 24th, 1897)

“I love thrift stores as I always seem to find a gem for my wardrobe at a fraction of the price.”

–Ban Breathnach, Sarah. “Simple Abundance: A Daybook of Comfort and Joy”. Grand Central Publishing. (1976). Kindle Page 113-114 of 501.

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My Abundant Life 4-9-26

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April 9th, 2026

Affordable Luxury

“Luxury need not have a price–comfort itself is luxury.”

Geoffrey Beene (American Fashion Designer; August 30th, 1924 to September 28th, 2004)

“The Universe is not stingy. We are. Some of us have very stingy souls. Perhaps not in how we treat others–our family, friends, and those less fortunate–but in how we treat ourselves. Yet how can Spirit give more to is if our fists, hearts, and minds are clenched tight?”

“Today, declare to the Universe that you are open to receiving all the abundance it’s waiting patiently to bestow. Each day offers us the gift of being a special occasion if we can simply learn that as well as giving. it is blessed to receive with grace and a grateful heart.”

“I find that my ability to embrace the abundance in my life daily has unfolded greater happiness and peace in my life.”

–Ban Breathnach, Sarah. “Simple Abundance: A Daybook of Comfort and Joy”. Grand Central Publishing. (1976). Kindle Page 112-113 of 501.

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My Abundant Life 4-8-26

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April 8th, 2026

More Dash Than Cash

“Good taste shouldn’t have to cost anything extra.”

Micky Drexler (American Businessman; August 17th, 1944)

“Seek ye first the kingdom of Heaven, and the Maserati will get here when it’s supposed to.”

Marianne Williamson (American Author; July 8th, 1952)

“Your creativity is a Spirit-given gift.”

“I find when I feel most creative is when I put together the best stylish outfits.”

–Ban Breathnach, Sarah. “Simple Abundance: A Daybook of Comfort and Joy”. Grand Central Publishing. (1976). Kindle Page 111-112 of 501.

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My Abundant Life 4-7-26

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April 7th, 2026

Come Alive With Color

“With color, for the price of a pot of paint, people can express their own style and individuality. But, as with style, a gift for color has to be developed by experiment. If you don’t dare, you are doomed to dullness.”

Shirley Conran (English Author and Designer; September 21st, 1932 to May 9th, 2024)

“To build a wardrobe with staying power, invest in classic colors for the foundation—black, white, navy, gray, beige, camel, tan, khaki, ivory, and the ‘reds’ including wine and russet.”

“The purest and most thoughtful minds are those which love color the most.”

John Ruskin (English Art Critic; February 8th, 1819 to January 20th, 1900)

“I like the idea of selecting color chips from a paint store to begin building your color palette.”

–Ban Breathnach, Sarah. “Simple Abundance: A Daybook of Comfort and Joy”. Grand Central Publishing. (1976). Kindle Page 110-111 of 501.

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My Abundant Life 4-6-26

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April 6th, 2026

Classic Chic 101: The Color Story

“Adornment is never anything but a reflection of the self.””

Coco Chanel (French Fashion Designer; August 19th, 1883 to January 10th, 1971)

“To build a wardrobe with staying power, invest in classic colors for the foundation—black, white, navy, gray, beige, camel, tan, khaki, ivory, and the ‘reds’ including wine and russet.”

“I like the idea of building my wardrobe based on classic base colors to build upon.”

–Ban Breathnach, Sarah. “Simple Abundance: A Daybook of Comfort and Joy”. Grand Central Publishing. (1976). Kindle Page 108-110 of 501.

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My Abundant Life 4-5-26

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April 5th, 2026

Whom Do You Admire?

“Undoubtedly, we become what we envisage.””

Claude M. Bristol (Author; 1891 to 1951)

“I am going to begin noting images or style I find attractive or that I am drawn to. I think this may unveil some hidden longings in my own style.”

–Ban Breathnach, Sarah. “Simple Abundance: A Daybook of Comfort and Joy”. Grand Central Publishing. (1976). Kindle Page 107-108 of 501.

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My Abundant Life 4-4-26

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April 4th, 2026

An Elegant Art: Learning That Less Is More

“For me, elegance is not to pass unnoticed but to get to the very soul of what one is.”

Christian Lacroix (French Fashion Designer; May 16th, 1951)

“…less is more.”

Robert Browning (English Poet and Playwright; May 7th, 1812 to December 12th, 1889)

“Elegance is the art of restraint.”

“What sets an elegant woman apart from the crowd is her quiet self-assurance, she knows that she is what’s worth focusing on…”

“The only real elegance is in the mind; if you’ve got that, the rest really comes from it.”

Diana Vreeland (American Fashion Editor and Columnist; September 9, 1923 to August 22nd, 1989)

“I am returning from my native journey feeling more of my authentic power and with that the elegance of my roots. I am the elegant woman…sexy, hot, fun chic!”

–Ban Breathnach, Sarah. “Simple Abundance: A Daybook of Comfort and Joy”. Grand Central Publishing. (1976). Kindle Page 106-107 of 501.

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My Abundant Life 4-3-26

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April 3rd, 2026

Secret Lives: Gleaning Tips from Our Imaginary Selves

“Inside myself is a place where I live all alone and that’s where you renew your springs that never dry up.”

Pearl S. Buck (American Writer and Novelist; June 26th, 1892 ~ March 6th, 1973)

“Each of us leads many lives vicariously and often simultaneously. By acknowledging our secret lives and tapping into the wisdom of our imaginary alter egos, we can glean tips to help us develop our own personal sense of style.”

“Now write down who you’d be if not you. Now write down your secret selves.”

“Before my story began…” (Heather Houston 4-3-22)

1972 Me…at my Aunt Carrie’s Baby Shower
  • Singer (Heather Houston 4-3-22)
  • Writer (Heather Houston 4-3-22)
  • Musician (Heather Houston 4-3-22)
  • Own a pair of snappy cowboy boots (Heather Houston 4-3-26)
  • Build a daily medicine bag and learn native medicinal healing (Heather Houston 4-3-26)
  • Get or have made a cool signature hat (Heather Houston 4-3-26)
  • Make some moccasins (Heather Houston 4-3-26)

–Ban Breathnach, Sarah. “Simple Abundance: A Daybook of Comfort and Joy”. Grand Central Publishing. (1976). Kindle Page 105-106 of 501.

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