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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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Slow Down, Please!

During one of Mister Rogers’ interviews with Charlie Rose, he expressed concern over how noisy the world had become, saying, “I’m very concerned that our society is much more interested in information than wonder. In noise rather than silence.” That … Continue reading

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The Value of Kids’ Books

Emotional work can be difficult at times. Sometimes it’s even exhausting. What makes it more challenging are works that are hard to understand and even harder to practice. Some writers on these subjects seem to think that including lots of … Continue reading

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Being Kind to Myself

So many humans are cruel to themselves. They might treat others well and be quick to lift the spirits of someone else who is struggling, yet it’s so hard for them to be kind to themselves. A common example is … Continue reading

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My Thoughts on Coping Mechanisms

Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about coping mechanisms. It seems that almost everyone has multiple coping mechanisms that help them get through the hard times. Anything from cell phones to talking for hours with those around them to playing … Continue reading

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Good Books for Grief

I worked through more grief in 2022 than in any other year of my life. That’s nearly all I could do on most days for months after my dog Sawyer’s death. Although I still have some grief and other types … Continue reading

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Innocence: Loss and Recovery

Innocence is one of the most precious, if not the most precious, character traits there is. The ability to look wide-eyed at the world, marvel at all the grandeur of life, see the myriad untapped possibilities in everything, and treat … Continue reading

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One Year of Letting Go

It’s been a little more than a year now since I started letting go consistently. What has happened for me in that time? More than I can cover in a blog post but I’ll share some of the major highlights … Continue reading

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Review of Homecoming

Homecoming is an incredibly profound book by John Bradshaw. It was a great introduction for me to inner child work. I’m still no expert on it but now that I’ve finished working through Homecoming, I see how powerful and healing … Continue reading

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