Category Archives: Personal Freedom

The Magic of Boundaries

Posted on September 9, 2026 by admin

I’d like to talk a bit about boundaries. This subject has been in the back of my mind ever since I read Boundaries by John Townsend and Henry Cloud. While I reviewed it shortly after reading it, my appreciation for … Continue reading →

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Choosing Emotions?

Posted on August 26, 2026 by admin

You can’t choose your emotions. Bold statement, I know. Yet I felt compelled to write about this since so many people believe that you can choose how you feel. Here’s my take on this. Even though some see emotions and … Continue reading →

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2026 Mid-Year Goal Check-in

Posted on July 22, 2026 by admin

Since it’s about halfway through 2026, I figured I’d check in to see how my goals for this year are going so far. This always lets me see which ones are on track and which could use some improvement. Here’s … Continue reading →

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A Wonderful Disney Trip

Posted on July 8, 2026 by admin

Last weekend, I had yet another trip to Disney World. Unlike previous trips in which I attended the same park for multiple days, this one featured a different park on both days. It was lovely and also heartbreaking. I’ll give … Continue reading →

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My Best Health Hacks

Posted on July 1, 2026 by admin

I’ve tried lots of life hacks over the years. Most of them have fallen by the wayside as I’ve found ones that work better and stopped trying everything under the sun. Today, I’d like to focus on the ones that … Continue reading →

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Getting Better at Forgiveness

Posted on June 24, 2026 by admin

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

Posted on June 17, 2026 by admin

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

Posted on June 10, 2026 by admin

“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

Posted on June 3, 2026 by admin

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

Posted on May 27, 2026 by admin

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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