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How to Change Your Life and Become a Better Version of You

April 5, 2010

When was the last time you attempted to make a change in your life?  Along those same lines, when was the last time you demanded a change from your spouse, friend, lover or child?  And how long did it take for you to realize what we all come to learn at some point in our [...]

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Take a Deeper Look: A Lesson On Understanding and Love from Brother Bear

February 27, 2010

Devastated by the death of his brother Sitka at the hands of a mother bear, Kenai set out on a mission for revenge.  However, the spirits had a greater plan—a plan to teach Kenai the power of love and understanding for all.  This is the basis of Brother Bear, a movie which stands to teach [...]

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How to Live Fearlessly: A Life Lesson on Overcoming Fear

January 25, 2010

A wonderful personal development blogger, Stephen Mills, wrote a blog post series titled, The Science of Fear.  This resonated with me in a powerful way because I believe that fear is the most toxic element in our environment today.  It destroys more lives than terrorists, chemical weapons, ozone gases, carcinogens, ultraviolet rays, fast food, wars, [...]

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Peer Pressure and Conformity: Do You Fear Standing Out from the Crowd?

January 15, 2010

For most of us, the term peer pressure brings a certain picture to mind.  That picture usually involves teens and young adults being pressured to smoke, have premarital sex, experiment with drugs, skip school, wear raunchy attire, or even commit crimes.
These kids are often willing to go against their parents’ rules and their own gut [...]

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The Tranquility of Aloneness Without Loneliness

December 28, 2009

When asked about their greatest fears, many people profess that they are terrified of growing old (or dying) alone.  So I guess I shouldn’t be surprised by what I’m about to share with you.
As everyone around me prepared for family gatherings to celebrate the Holiday season, I continued with my day to day activities.  One [...]

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How to Give Heartfelt Gifts That Last a Lifetime

December 23, 2009

No matter how much money you have (or don’t have) you can make hopes and dreams come true this Holiday Season.  You can give gifts that bring smiles to the faces of loved ones and strangers alike.
Of course I’m not speaking of the gifts that you may find jotted on a Christmas list, wrapped in [...]

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Truth and Reality vs. Your Outlook and Perspective

December 19, 2009

Is Perception Reality?
Have you ever perceived something to be so objectionable that you took strong offense to any contrary opinion?  Typically, this is how it goes…
You look at the situation, which is so obviously egregious, and you’re convinced that your perspective is the only one that makes any sense.  Those who disagree with you are [...]

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Positive News Stories – A Welcome Change

November 14, 2009

Several times I’ve found myself out and about in the middle of a “bad” storm.  Thunder, lighting, hail, and even tornadoes seem to sweep in without my knowledge.  This drives my mom crazy.
The fact that her only child is so opposed to watching the News that even weather warnings go unnoticed…it scares her.  But you [...]

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How to Trust Again: 7 Steps to Overcome Betrayal

October 24, 2009

If you’ve ever been betrayed or severely disappointed by someone you love, you know how difficult it can be to trust again.  Whether you were let down by a friend, spouse, lover, or even a parent, this can negatively impact future relationships.
Living with suspicion of people’s motives or refusing to trust anyone is nothing more [...]

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6 Ways to Escape Your Regrets

October 2, 2009

If you’ve made it to adulthood, chances are good that you have experienced the pain of living with regret.  Chances are equally good that you’d love to go back in time to change some choices that you’ve made, to undo some action that you took, to take back some words that you wish you had [...]

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