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No More Denying: Embracing Positivity for Lent and Spending 40 Days on LOVE!

February 22, 2012 - By Spectra Speaks

For Lent, I'm trying something different this year; in place of denying myself physical pleasures, I'm ridding myself of ingratitude and negativity. I'll be sharing daily positive reflections and affirmations via my Facebook Page & Twitter Handle (@spectraspeaks), and invite you all to share yours as well. I plan to…

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For Suicide Prevention Day, I am Calling for A Self-Care Revolution

September 10, 2011 - By Spectra Speaks

In the US, suicide takes the lives of over 30,000 people each year. For young people 15-24 years old, suicide is the third leading cause of death. The strongest risk factor for suicide is depression. There are twice as many deaths due to suicide as there are for HIV/AIDS. And…

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