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Category: Health & Fitness

Why Networking is Important

September 23, 2021September 23, 2021 — Posted inHealth & Fitness, Personal, Photography, Productivity, Technology — 3 min read

Why balancing your relationships online and offline is important in life, and how it can create more and positive impact. On my social media channels I usually don’t post a picture directly, like many other artists do, along with sales jargon or a call […]

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Stealing Time

September 17, 2021September 17, 2021 — Posted inFamily, Health & Fitness, Personal, Photography — 1 min read

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The Climate of Our Lives

September 10, 2021September 10, 2021 — Posted inFamily, Health & Fitness, Personal, Photography, Science — 5 min read

“Prayer is to our soul what rain is to the soil. Fertilize the soil ever so richly, it will remain barren unless fed by frequent rains.” ~ Saint John Vianney There has been a lot of talk lately, even from the pope, about global […]

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Sports Half-Time

August 19, 2021 — Posted inFamily, Health & Fitness, Personal, Photography, Sports — 1 min read

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The World Is A Great Gift

August 14, 2021August 14, 2021 — Posted inHealth & Fitness, Personal, Photography — 1 min read

As I rise up to each passing new day, as with the passing of the clouds, I’m not only thankful for the gift of the beauty of this world, but also thankful to God the giver of this gift. To fully appreciate this, I […]

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Lovers Reading by the Lake

August 4, 2021August 4, 2021 — Posted inFamily, Health & Fitness, Personal, Photography — 1 min read

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Truth and Transparency

July 16, 2021July 16, 2021 — Posted inFamily, Health & Fitness, Personal, Photography, Productivity — 1 min read

The best way to build trust with others, is to be truthful with transparency. When we rationalize, or cloud things over because we are afraid how others will respond to us, then are we being true to ourselves? If we don’t know who we […]

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Prairie

July 8, 2021 — Posted inFamily, Health & Fitness, Personal, Photography — 1 min read

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Resolving Conflicts

July 2, 2021July 2, 2021 — Posted inFamily, Health & Fitness, Personal, Photography, Productivity — 1 min read

The start of strife is like the opening of a dam; check a quarrel before it bursts forth! Proverbs 17:14 The arguer insist on his own way. A conflict resolver looks for a resolution instead of trying to win an argument. Love means looking […]

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Letting Go To Grow

June 15, 2021June 15, 2021 — Posted inFamily, Health & Fitness, Personal, Photography — 1 min read

The more we hold on to, the less we give away. The more we give away, the less we have to hold on to. Letting go teaches us there is more to life, than just ourselves. When we give ourselves away, it teaches us […]

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Stare At This For A Moment

June 9, 2021June 9, 2021 — Posted inFamily, Health & Fitness, Personal, Photography — 1 min read

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The Cure For Feeling Alone

May 31, 2021May 31, 2021 — Posted inFamily, Health & Fitness, Personal, Photography, Productivity — 2 min read

It is normal for all of us to feel lonely at times, and sometimes wonder if life is worth living. To lose site of our gifts and abilities, and purpose. The good news is there is a cure for this. It is to use […]

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Black Tulips In Black And White

May 22, 2021 — Posted inFamily, Health & Fitness, Personal, Photography — 1 min read

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The Benefits Of Being In Community

May 14, 2021 — Posted inFamily, Health & Fitness, Personal, Photography — 2 min read

When I saw this birdbath today, I not only noticed the textures and colors, but also thought about how birds are in community. A birdbath is like the community swimming pool. If you will. With social media relevant today, why does it seem so […]

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I'm Frank J Casella, American, freelance photographer, and independent artist. I'm also co-founder of a Catholic Men's Apostolate. My life mission is to share hope and God's love in the world.

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