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Good Things to Do Online

Posted on January 29, 2025 by admin

Last week, I talked about why it’s best to avoid fighting online. This week, I want to bring up some useful things to do online instead. Here are my suggestions.

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While I used to get into at least online fight a day, I’ve gotten pretty good over the last few years at steering clear of them. Unfortunately, that seems to be the exception as there are still plenty of online … Continue reading →

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How To Disagree

Posted on November 6, 2024 by admin

Will all the disagreements and fights in the world, you’d think more folks would know how to disagree. Since they don’t, I thought I’d offer some guidance. This post isn’t meant to encourage disagreement. I believe that most disagreements are … Continue reading →

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What Do You Need?

Posted on October 30, 2024 by admin

“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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Prepare for Peace

Posted on July 3, 2024 by admin

“If you want peace, prepare for war.” That is a fairly popular quote based on a similar sentiment expressed by Publius Vegetius Renatus. Despite its popularity, I see some problems with it. Here’s my take on the phrase. By itself, … Continue reading →

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4 Useful Realizations

Posted on June 26, 2024 by admin

Things have been going wonderfully overall for me lately. Along with that have been some interesting realizations. Here are some of them.

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A Better Alternative to Fighting

Posted on November 22, 2023 by admin

Occasionally, I’m reminded of how commonly fighting is an everyday occurrence for countless humans. Given how much fighting I did both verbally and online for much of my life, I’m glad that my life is now peaceful enough that I … Continue reading →

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4 More Ideas to Avoid

Posted on May 10, 2023 by admin

This is a follow up to a post I wrote back in January. Given how many harmful ideas there are in the world of self-improvement, I have a feeling there will be more follow ups to come. Without further ado, … Continue reading →

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The Monster

Posted on February 8, 2023 by admin

The monster lost its power over me. For most of my life, it controlled me and made me do anything it wanted me to. I always tried to avoid its crushing grip but never succeeded. Fighting it only made it … Continue reading →

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The Middle Way

Posted on November 11, 2020 by admin

What happens if two people have apparently conflicting ideas or plans? In many cases nowadays, the result is verbal sparring and possibly even a violent altercation. When the conflict ends, they are further apart than they were before it started, … Continue reading →

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