Stories written by Julia Yarbough

Sometimes we have to be willing to step outside of our comfort zones to achieve our goals. Even when we are not quite sure what the end goal may actually be, if there is a voice within us nudging us in a new direction, we owe it to ourselves to listen. Trust the process. That’s [...]
Aug 22 2012 | Posted by
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When I was asked to be a keynote speaker at the first annual Women’s International Holistic Conference, my first reaction was OF COURSE! My second reaction... UH OH, WHAT SHOULD I SPEAK ABOUT? Turns out, when I prepare a motivational presentation sharing my thoughts and personal life experiences, I speak from the heart and it [...]
Aug 3 2012 | Posted by
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There are many days when I am convinced there is something seriously “not quite right” with me. I freely admit, I’m an odd bird. But during a recent journey to Montana, I crossed paths with a woman who reminded me that sometimes, you have to break the norm. Step outside the box. Follow your gut. [...]
Jul 23 2012 | Posted by
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Congratulations are in order to the Miami Beach Chamber for presenting yet another fabulous Gala event. By a chance occurrence, I was seated next to a wonderful woman who used to live in Louisville, Kentucky and she quickly recognized and remembered me from my years (1990- 1993) as a news reporter in Louisville. Wow - [...]
Jul 5 2012 | Posted by
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Jambo! It’s more or less the equivalent of “Hey, what’s up? How are you?” It’s most often delivered with gusto and a warm, friendly smile. It was the greeting heard most often during 8 days spent experiencing a side of Nairobi, Kenya most tourists probably never see. How did I end up in Nairobi? The [...]
Jun 7 2012 | Posted by
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When was the last time you stopped, and took a good look at our beautiful, amazing South Florida environment? I mean, REALLY sat still and simply watched the myriad of incredible creatures and plants we share our space with? Each season, there is something that catches my eye and I am once again reminded of [...]
May 15 2012 | Posted by
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When was the last time you stopped, and took a good look at our beautiful, amazing South Florida environment? I mean, REALLY sat still and simply watched the myriad of incredible creatures and plants we share our space with? Each season, there is something that catches my eye and I am once again reminded of [...]
May 15 2012 | Posted by
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Have you ever started a morning with that heavy I-don’t-want-to-get-up kind of feeling and at some point you hear yourself saying, “I woke up on the wrong side of the bed and my bed is against a wall?” Don’t lie. You know at some point you have! That thought then sets a bumpy pace for [...]
Apr 25 2012 | Posted by
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How often have you questioned the random events which take place in your life? I have always believed those chance occurances are not chance at all but rather, The Universe working in perfect order to help all us to change, grow and expand our awareness of the world around us. Lately, it seems most everything [...]
Apr 5 2012 | Posted by
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