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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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Too Much Self-Care?

Posted on August 19, 2026 by admin

I wake up before the sun And go back to sleep until sunrise is done Then it’s time for all the things Like oils and mantras and a bell that dings A few hours of breathwork to make me feel … Continue reading →

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How Would You Treat a Teddy Bear?

Posted on August 12, 2026 by admin

How would you treat a teddy bear? This is something I often wonder when I think about my stuffed animals and how others would react to them. Beyond that, I see it applying to many other areas of life for … Continue reading →

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Life, Time, Opportunities, and Regrets

Posted on August 5, 2026 by admin

For at least the last four years, I’ve spent lots of time thinking about how fleeting everything in life is. Plenty of things that seem like they’ll always be around can vanish in a short time. Afterward, it can be … Continue reading →

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Don’t Bring Me Your Problems as a Matter of Course

Posted on July 29, 2026 by admin

Don’t bring me your problems as a matter of course And talk about your woes until your voice becomes hoarse And certainly don’t start complaining away Before you’ve even made sure that I’m feeling okay I don’t want to hear … 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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Tribute to Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress

Posted on July 15, 2026 by admin

Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress was one of my favorite attractions at Disney World. The past tense is necessary here as it just closed down at the end of Independence Day weekend. I feel extremely sad about this as that … 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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