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The Periodic Table of TOPS: Fr ES H is for Fresh

Fr Es h

Despite my best Planning (P), things do not go as always as I hoped. In my last blog, I wrote about the importance to PaCe myself. In my excitement to push this project ahead, I used the same element twice. Pa was used in LiFe PaTh and in … Continue reading

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The Periodic Table of TOPS: Pa Ce is for PaCe

Sayings like “Take it slow”, “Slow and steady wins the race”, or “One step at a time” never really impacted me until I started to get serious about losing weight. I always wanted to get things done as quickly as … Continue reading

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The Periodic Table of TOPS: Kr is for Kryptonite

In nature, a noble gas called Krypton has the symbol Kr. Krypton is named after the Greek word kryptos meaning “cryptic.” There are times in my refracted life when what I need is right in front of me. It was … Continue reading

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The Periodic Table of TOPS: U is for You, Ac is for Accountable

U is for You. Ac is for Accountable

The next element introduced into the Periodic Table of TOPS is U which marks the official halfway point of this project. In nature, U symbolizes Uranium which is used to generate power. In TOPS, U symbolizes You, and it really is … Continue reading

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The Periodic Table of TOPS: Bi As is for Bias

Bi As

In previous posts I have refracted on how various elements effect my Li Fe Pa Th. The struggles are real, and it is important to note that the 23 elements already discussed (with more to come) are needed to assist … Continue reading

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The Periodic Table of TOPS: W is for Weight

W for Weight

The timing of this next element of the Periodic Table of TOPS happens to land on the day after Thanksgiving. Upon further refraction, there really is not a great day to discuss this heavy subject. The next element is W … Continue reading

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The Periodic Table of TOPS: Ga In is for Gain

There are some elements in the Periodic Table of TOPS I connect with right away. Others, I believe have not impacted me yet, simply because I am not there in my refracted journey. The key is to know where to … Continue reading

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