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Good Riddance, March 2025

March 2025 was both my worst month of this year and the worst month I’ve had in a long time. Here’s what made it awful and why I’m so glad it’s over. My health got quite bad for most of … Continue reading

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Things I Wish I Could Change About My Past

Lately, I’ve been feeling quite depressed over my current life situation, especially after getting some bad news today. There has been a lot of regret over many things I wish I’d done differently in life. Sometimes it boggles my mind … Continue reading

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Don’t Tell Me Your Troubles When I’m Already in Pain

Don’t tell me your troubles when I’m already in pain Don’t bring me more dark clouds when I’m drowning in rain That’s no time to vent or gossip about all Of the humans you know who fill you with gall … Continue reading

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How To Make Someone Feel Worse

“Because we listen autobiographically, we tend to respond in one of four ways. We evaluate – we either agree or disagree; we probe – we ask questions from our own frame of reference; we advise – we give counsel based … Continue reading

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What Do You Need?

“What do you need?” This simple statement can do a world of good for both the one hearing it and the one saying it. When used genuinely, the person who hears it can feel heard, appreciated, and valued; the person … Continue reading

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Healing the Hard Stuff

There is an idea from The Million Dollar Goal by Dan Gutman that has stuck with me ever since I read that book as a little kid. The idea is that just as you can like someone without loving them, … Continue reading

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The Perils of Judging

So much of life is spent trying to avoid negative judgments. Even if one refrains from judging, it’s still nearly impossible to be free from its influence. There are judgments connected to everything humans do, whether it’s related to schooling, … Continue reading

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7 Books for Life

I spent a few years working on a book about effective communication. There were also some parts about healthy emotional management and mindfulness. I had such high hopes that it would inspire many to do things differently and offer guidance … Continue reading

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More of My Thoughts on Welcoming the Mess

A few years ago, I wrote about the importance of welcoming the mess when making improvements. I’d like to talk more about that as I’ve gained some new insights since writing that previous post. So many things get worse before … Continue reading

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