Category Archives: Inspirational People

Getting Better at Forgiveness

I’ve always found it hard to forgive others. That has only gotten harder with decades of emotional suppression, one bad happening after another, and so many folks who’ve hurt me in a myriad of ways throughout my life. Recently, I’ve … Continue reading

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Letting Go of Guilt and Shame

I’ve made letting go much more of a priority as of late than I did earlier this year. My focus the past few weeks has been letting go of guilt and shame. Here’s what I’ve noticed about that. I did … Continue reading

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One Man’s Trash

“One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.” That’s a pretty well-known saying that shows how differently people can value the same item. Recently, I realized that this is the heart of almost all debates, fights, arguments, and the like about … Continue reading

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My Time Management Approach

I’d like to talk about my approach to time management. While plenty of people are better at this than I am, I’ve still gotten pretty good at it and used it to pursue my various interests while taking good care … Continue reading

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A New Flourishing Phase

I realized last Saturday night that I’ve entered a new flourishing phase of my life. This was significant in part because I never thought it would happen again. Here’s what I’ve experienced lately and made this pleasantly surprising revelation possible. … Continue reading

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My Excellent Trip to EPCOT: Part 2

A few weeks ago, I wrote about the first half of my trip to EPCOT in Disney World. Since I just completed the second half of that trip this past weekend, it’s time to recount that experience as well as … Continue reading

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Why I Don’t Like Talking About How I Feel

I generally don’t like talking about how I feel. This might sound odd as much of my blog is dedicated to talking about how I feel. While I’m fine doing that here and a few other places, it almost always … Continue reading

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My Excellent Trip to EPCOT: Part 1

Last weekend, I spent a few days in Disney World. Since I had already visited the Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom last year, I decided to check out EPCOT this time. I purchased tickets for four days … Continue reading

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Four Years Without Sawyer

This past Sunday marked four years since my dog Sawyer died. Hard to believe it’s been so long since I last held, hugged, cuddled, kissed, played with, walked with, napped with, and did life with Sawyer. Such anniversaries are always … Continue reading

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My Last Adventure at Adventure Landing

Last Saturday, I went to Adventure Landing in St. Augustine, Florida. In case you’re unfamiliar with Adventure Landing, it’s a small amusement park with various locations that typically include mini golf, go carts, laser tag, arcade games, food, and at … Continue reading

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