"Fear is the highest fence." - Dudley Nichols Mending one's fences - to strengthen or reestablish one's position by conciliation or negotiation. Being on the fence - uncommitted, neutral, and undecided. Walls create physical and mental barriers. Putting up fences and rushing to repair … [Read more...]
Fear Is The Highest Fence
April 30, 2021 by Debra Oakland
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Ambiguity – Beauty & The Beast
February 25, 2021 by Debra Oakland
Anyone out there feeling up and down emotions, confusion, or uncertainty? One thing you can count on - the outer world and the people in it are always going to change. This can be unsettling, especially for those who don't do well with shifting tides. Some people thrive in life's storms, some … [Read more...]
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Moving On To Better Things
October 30, 2020 by Debra Oakland
"It is only through labor and painful effort, by grim energy and resolute courage, that we move on to better things." - Theodore Roosevelt You get to decide the state of your happiness, no matter what is going on in the outer world. Your inner world is where you create the life you desire. Politics … [Read more...]
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Resiliency Can Be A Superpower
May 29, 2020 by Debra Oakland
In times of change and distress It's necessary to adapt if you wish to be resilient - a tried and true superpower. As a collective, we are going through monumental change in the world. Everyone has been affected. I first learned about true resiliency when I lost 5 family members in a few short … [Read more...]
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Adaptability In The Modern World
October 29, 2018 by Debra Oakland
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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