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A Meaningful Christmas

Christmas day is here once more and it seems that every year it takes me longer and longer to get into the Christmas spirit. Part of this has to do with the loss of some cherished traditions as I’ve grown … Continue reading

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Separation and Oneness

Sometimes I get disheartened by the small acts of cruelty or indifference that I see on a regular basis. Whether it’s drivers cutting each other off or not letting each other merge, customers being rude to servers, people who consistently … Continue reading

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Stephen Covey: A Paradigm Shift

This is a story that Stephen Covey uses in The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People to demonstrate the power of paradigm shifts. Notice that nothing changes in the story except Covey’s perception on the situation; that one change made … Continue reading

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Good Communication: The Way Forward

Sometimes I feel like a broken record on this blog. There are a few subjects that I regularly write about, sometimes from different angles but often from the same angles. Communication is one of those subjects. I’m sure I’ve said … Continue reading

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Look for the Helpers

When he was a little kid, Mister Rogers’s mother encouraged him to “look for the helpers” in difficult times. Later in his life, he passed that same wisdom onto the rest of us. This is a good way to see … Continue reading

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Unexpected Joys

Life is full of unexpected joys. These joys can appear at any time and work wonders. They can make a wonderful season even better or make a rough season easier to manage. Here are a few of these joys that … Continue reading

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Exploring My Rules: Look for Ways to Help

Today, I’m going to talk about another one of my rules. This is one of my personal favorites and one that I think could completely change the world: Look for ways to help. No matter where I go, I can … Continue reading

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Fear

The driving force behind so many actions is fear. Fear of failure, fear of being hurt, fear of not being liked, fear of losing control, fear of loss, fear of the unknown, and countless other types of fear. Instead of … Continue reading

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“The Star Thrower”

This short story was adapted from “The Star Thrower” by Loren Eiseley. I enjoy many short stories, especially inspirational ones, and this is one of my favorites. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.  Once upon a … Continue reading

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Tribute to Mister Rogers

Have you ever heard of Fred Rogers? You probably have, although you might know him better by the title of “Mister Rogers”, which he used on the show he hosted for over thirty years. I look up to Mister Rogers … Continue reading

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