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Guest — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 10:20:40 -0400

I am so glad to see these ideas as my approach to my life in the next two years is to have just plain fun and to do things that my ex was not adventurous enough to do! I am having a painting party for my birthday, so I will have a brandnew look to my bedroom in a few weeks. I want to turn it into an (affordable) oasis!

I am planning a few road trips with my friends. I hope to compete in a 5k this fall. I like th sage idea, as I believe in the effect of the energy of a space. And, the celebrant idea is great! Maybe I will explore that in the future.

My biggest thing is "flying solo" a lot. I am taking private dance lessons, I have started my own wellness company, I will be traveling to England, South Africa and Italy or Greece within the next year.

And the list goes on! I have even started my own "Adventure Board" in my home office on which I put pictures, sayings, and ideas of all of the crazy things I want to experience. I am very excited!

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Felicity Buchanan — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 18:26:00 -0400

When the going gets tough, you might want to consider these New Agey suggestions for coping with divorce. Even if some are too “out there” for you to actually do, they’re good for a laugh.

1. Do the rite thing. Engage a celebrant to perform a ceremony that turns your divorce into a meaningful event. “Anyone making this choice needs the support and acknowledgement of friends and family to make peace with the past and begin building a positive future,” says Boston-based celebrant Cindy Matchett. For more info go to Matchett’s site (meaningfulcelebrations.com) or to find a celebrant in your area, visit celebrantusa.com/map.html.

2. Smudge with sage. Native Americans do spiritual house-cleaning by burning a bundle of dried sage, a practice known as “smudging.” Ignite the sage and, starting at the doorway, move through your space counterclockwise. When the smoke clears, you’ll have purified your home — and purged your ex. Find sage bundles at incensewarehouse.com.

3. Find someone new. No, not a rebound relationship, but one that’s unconditionally loving — with a pet. A pooch or a kitty waiting at home can do wonders for that empty house or apartment (okay, they can do damage, too, but that’s another story). Your local shelter or rescue group is a good place to start.

4. Think ink. A new (or your first) tattoo can be a visual reminder of your decision to start fresh. “You could get the word ‘freedom’ in Chinese letters,” suggests Jon Jon, a tattoo artist with Cutting Edge Body Arts in New York City’s West Village.

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