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Empathy – A Matter of Degrees

June 30, 2015 by

I think of empathy as being able to connect to the thoughts and feelings of another when they are going through a challenging experience. When our understanding of their experience mirrors our own, it feels as though we have walked in their shoes. Empathy is a matter of degrees. For example, my … [Read more...]

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Integrity Is…

May 31, 2015 by

"No matter how educated, talented, rich or cool you believe you are, how you treat people ultimately tells all. Integrity is everything." - Unknown Author Integrity is doing the right thing at the right time, regardless of circumstances. I think we can agree, integrity shows a persons true … [Read more...]

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Life is Beautiful

May 22, 2015 by

Life is beautiful. Yes, there are days we could argue the point, but for the most part life is pretty freaking awesome! Each day our energy shifts. What we do with that energy makes for a beautiful day or can break our day into pieces. I've always wondered why we humans permit one negative thought … [Read more...]

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The Winding Road To Self-Mastery

May 1, 2015 by

There is a long and winding road to self-mastery. That is why self-mastery is respected and revered. Self-mastery makes me think of people who have gone through great challenges, yet once they reach the level of success they are seeking, they make their accomplishments seem easy because of the … [Read more...]

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Flex Your Self-Awareness Muscles

March 31, 2015 by

"Awareness grows through experiential evidence as we marvel at the world around us. Listening to the teachings of our soul brings understanding."  - Debra Oakland In regard to self-awareness I begin with this simple thought; Our awareness is not behind us, or in front of us, but in us. It is you. … [Read more...]

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