MARCIE LYONS – lifestyle blog, loss of loved one

After the loss of her husband, Marcie found healthy ways to grieve, heal, and finally grow. At her lowest point, she heard the phrase “stand up & live,” which inspired her to take action. She openly shares her lessons, mistakes, and advice learned along the way.

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Exploring 33 Yoga Poses

Yoga is a holistic practice that combines physical postures, breathing techniques, and meditation to promote overall well-being. For beginners, mastering a few basic poses can lay a strong foundation for a lifelong journey in yoga. Here are some essential poses to get started. • Mountain Pose (Tadasana) Mountain Pose is fundamental for establishing body awareness […]

Book Review: Radical Acceptance by Tara Brach

If you’ve ever felt like you’re not doing life “right,” this book will feel like a long exhale. Radical Acceptance by Tara Brach is part gentle hug, part spiritual wake-up call. It’s one of those books that sneaks under your skin and makes you realize how often you live with that quiet inner whisper of […]

Book Review: The Hidden Messages in Water by Masaru Emoto

Book Review: The Hidden Messages in Water by Masaru Emoto This book touched me deeply- a complete WOW! One of my favorite books ever. This is a quick, easy read with power! In the front cover Dr.Emoto explains what the book is about… “This book has the potential to profoundly transform your world view using […]

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Check out these stories of people who have had hard times and not only survived, but thrive!

THE CLAY EGAN STORY – ROCKSTAR!

This is one of my favorite people on earth and one of the most inspirational stories out there. Clay is my brother-in-laws brother, so a brother to me. We laughed when I asked him if he could tell me how he STANDS UP & LIVES (my motto) you’ll get that as you read his story… […]

I Am Learning To Walk Again

My grandfather was a veteran who lost his leg. The VA gave him a prosthetic limb, which he appreciated greatly. He outlived my grandmother by two decades. After my dad passed away, I had a conversation with my grandfather about how my mother was coping. My grandfather gave me some advice that I didn’t fully […]

When Anxiety Or Depression Starts To Creep In, I Need To Be Proactive

My friend Amy Dott has inspiring advice. I asked her if she could share her experience with anxiety. She wrote: When I was in the first grade, my first episode of anxiety kicked in. I had no idea what I was feeling. I only knew that my heart raced, I was panicky, sweating, and felt […]