Category Archives: Getting Along with Each Other

Watching Myself Change

Watching myself change brings up a lot of mixed emotions. Overall, it’s been a relief to feel increasingly deeper peace, let go of most of my anxiety, and learn more about who I am. Sometimes, though, it’s shocking to consider … Continue reading

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Letting Moments Breathe

It’s so important to give space for moments to breathe, whether those moments are serious or lighthearted. So many people will watch a video or a listen to a song and talk through the whole thing instead of paying attention … Continue reading

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Building up and Tearing Down

Anyone can criticize bad ideas and most people do so. Some people do this to the point that they’ll tear down anyone else’s ideas, even if they’re good. A lot of these people never put up anything themselves, though, since … Continue reading

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Such Sweet Sorrow

I’ve never enjoyed saying goodbye. At least not to people I’ve grown close to. I’m pretty good at coming up with the right words and speaking from my heart. That doesn’t mean I enjoy it, especially if it’s someone I … Continue reading

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The Value of Playing Games

Games can be a great way to foster community and civility between people. Even though there is a competitive aspect since nobody likes to lose, there’s still something liberating about playing games. You’re free to act silly, say and do … Continue reading

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Hiding Emotions

Negative emotions can make major life changes difficult to handle. However, I find certain positive emotions can make things even more difficult. I don’t mean emotions such as excitement over new adventures, relief from getting out of a painful situation, … Continue reading

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Reviewing My 2021 Goals

Last year, I set a number of goals that I hoped to accomplish in 2021. It’s time to revisit those goals and see how I did. Let’s take a look. Finish my first book. I have several books that I … Continue reading

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A Few Things I’ve Learned About Teaching

Last week I shared what I’ve learned about being a good student. This time I’ll share what I’ve learned about being a good teacher. I’ve never taught in schools and, aside from a few times I’ve been paid to teach … Continue reading

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Competing Visions

Ever since I was a little kid, there have been two visions of the world competing within me. Whichever one shapes my perceptions depends on how I feel at any given moment. I’ll describe them both in detail, starting with … Continue reading

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The Danger of Pride

It seems there’s always a missing piece of the puzzle for me. The one I’ve discovered most recently was pride. How it hid from me, worked all kinds of trouble behind the scenes, and what I’ve done about it since. … Continue reading

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