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Adaptability In The Modern World

October 29, 2018 by

Josh Kaufman in his new book How to Fight a Hydra states: "People strive to make their world comprehensible, predictable, and rewarding, but their locus of control extends only so far. No matter who you are, what you do, or the resources you have at your disposal, you have to learn to live with … [Read more...]

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Soulful Satisfaction

August 30, 2018 by

Brene Brown says, "When we are looking for compassion, we need someone who is deeply rooted, is able to bend and, most of all, embraces us for our strengths and struggles." The world needs compassion on many levels. We carry our baggage - taking it all very serious, oft times with much disdain, … [Read more...]

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Sustaining Anything Requires Rhythm

July 30, 2018 by

The potential hidden within you is staggering. Shed the old layers, and devote yourself to something of value that sings to the passion in your soul. Now you become the master of your destiny. — Debra Oakland  Sustaining anything requires rhythm. The 7 Concepts in my book Change Your Movie, Change … [Read more...]

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15 Ways To Stop Arguing For Your Limitations

May 30, 2018 by

When we stop arguing for our limitations by re-framing our view, clarity prevails. How about living a better life, beautifully self-imposed? By affirming limitation, we add fuel to the fire. We are not here to follow one narrow path, or to live a life of overwhelm, frustration and defeat. If someone … [Read more...]

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A Cacophony or A Euphony?

November 30, 2017 by

  T.S. Eliot said, "You are the music." There is only one of you. How are you celebrating the music in your life? When I was around 5 or 6 years old, I remember my dad coming home Christmas Eve with a homeless man named Russ. After Mom, myself, and my younger brother Ted were introduced, … [Read more...]

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