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Managing My Menace
On navigating the world as an intimidating-looking guy.—-I’m a big guy. Six-two, two-forty, and my apologies to those who use the metric system. I have big shoulders, big hands, and a voice that’s...
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Five Essential Skills for a Life Well-Lived
There are no do-overs so we may as well get the most out of this ride called life –here are five skills that may help you do just that…– – –As far as any of us know we only get one go-around in this...
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3 Guideposts for Making Peace With Suicide
View image | gettyimages.comThe suicide of your loved one irrevocably changes you. The process of profound, complicated grief leads you deeper into your heart. The three mileposts of acceptance,...
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Five Essential Skills for a Life Well-Lived
– – –See the author’s TEDx Talk on Creating Extraordinary Intimacy in a Shut Down World – – –There are no do-overs so we may as well get the most out of this ride called life –here are five skills...
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Don’t Confuse Your Circumstances with Your Worth
Embed from Getty ImagesHard times empower you to be a better version of yourself.—There have been times in my life when my poor choices have made me feel less valuable as a person. I want you to know...
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Essentials and Desirables: A Relationship Health Test
Embed from Getty ImagesSometimes it’s hard to see beyond the initial chemistry with someone we’re attracted to, and possibly falling in love with, to know whether this encounter is one of life’s...
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Own Your Life
My grandfather had this ornery old horse named Boots. He was so named because of the white markings on his feet.Wow, how original!Anyway, a five-year-old Ryan wanted to ride that beast. Why in the...
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Unhappy? What Causes Us To Lose Our Peace And Joy?
Embed from Getty ImagesBy Karen McMahonFinancial instability. Complicated health issues. Sudden unexpected loss…of a loved one…a job…a relationship. Frustration or disappointment around raising...
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Disappointed but Never Defeated: Finding Our Unicorn Kisses
There is a lingering fog clouding the optimistic clarity we often experience at the beginning of a new year. Typically, the possibility of change, growth, and new adventures shine upon us like a...
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When Life Happens
Embed from Getty ImagesI’m sure this is not news to you, but life does not always run smoothly, no matter who you are or what it might look like to someone else.There are tremendous successes and...
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The Power of Positive Thought
Embed from Getty Images—My kids, and occasionally myself as well, will respond to any difficult task ahead of them with a conditioned response: “I can’t do this”. They see a daunting and intimidating...
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Your Circumstances Don’t Care How You Feel About Them
—In the fall of 2016, I was on a steep decline towards being homeless, or worse, dead. With the help of the only people still willing to even speak with me, I was able to find accommodations in a...
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You Don’t Have to Play the Cards You Were Dealt
—Every day, there are things that happen to us that can either keep us stuck where we’re at or they can propel us forward toward what we truly want in life. It all depends on how we choose to receive...
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Are Feelings a Choice?
—“If we believe our happiness comes from “out there,” we have to give our power away to whatever is out there.” ~ Brooke CastilloWithin seconds of my fly hitting the water, I had him. Moby Dick,...
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‘It’s Only Difficult If You Tell Yourself It’s Difficult’
—You’ve done nothing to earn your lifetime on this planet. Have you ever heard of sperm training? Me neither! This life was simply awarded to you by the most improbable LOTTERY victory in all...
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In-Betweenness
The Fun of Moving Raise your hand if you love moving? Right. Just what I thought. Now imagine if you had to do it quickly, with little preparation. Such was the moment my dear friends recently faced....
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If Our Life Is Always Easy, It Is Because We Are Called to a Lesser Purpose!
— “You may have had unfair things happen to you, but the depth of your pain is an indication of the height of your future”- Joel Osteen The enemy wouldn’t be attacking you if something very valuable...
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On Small Talk
We have all been there: that moment when you walk into a social gathering full of unfamiliar faces; the time when your trip to the grocery store brings you face to face with someone you’d rather not...
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11 Million Reasons To Get Help – and Five Easy Ways To Do It
Over 11.7 million kids will be in a “remote learning only” situation this fall, with another 3 million in a “hybrid” model (source: Education Week). This means 14 million families need to figure out...
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Regrets
Essay 13 of 18 Listen, you’re all high-minded and stuff. But, no, let me tell you the circumstances where people come to regret stuff. Look, exes get regretful when they see someone else cute on your...
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