Is there ever any other way To separate shame from anything And everything I say I want to speak I want to talk I want to express myself If you’d rather hear me or not I want to sing I want to dance Express myself complete with every chance I want to live I want …
I keep on falling down Can’t seem to keep on standing I feel so trapped down here Buried beneath tons of rubble Don’t see a way out From my own mental handicaps So used to thinking That it’s all impossible Especially what I want the most I don’t know what to do to escape this …
Imagine what it’s like to be a child again Before you had to go to school Before you had to dress up and act cool You simply got to play That was the highest aim of each day You had nothing to lose You could make a fool of yourself Because that’s what fun Is …
I wrote a song of forgiveness I showed that I can let go I gave the gift to myself The gift of freedom at long last As surely as the wind blows As surely as the sun shines The scales fell off my eyes I once was lost, but now I’m found I once was …
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An idiot genius trapped in his own mind A mental playground A whirly go merry go round An exhaustion of options Caught up with thinking too much Where is my heart in all this Could it be I’ve given up The longest distance to travel Is traversing from head to heart The greatest leap of …
I’ve been searching for something real For oh so long I end up wondering if I’ll ever find it When I was a boy I thought that it was possible To find what I’m searching for But somewhere along the way I got so tired I had to rest As the years stretched into decades …
Where is the connection That I used to have Where is the connection That I used to feel Did it gradually fade away Or did it disappear all at once If I look beneath the surface I could find that The connection is always there Has loneliness been my friend I’ve been by myself Among …
What forbidden knowledge did I seek As I went to the basement I was only two years old I couldn’t keep my balance Like Humpty Dumpty, I took a great fall There was no gate to stop me I kept on rolling and hitting my head On seemingly every step on the way down Getting …
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For so many years I’ve looked at what’s lacking Could it be something Could it be me Didn’t know where to start With counting my blessings That only seemed like a useless cliché Be careful what you wish for You just might get it I kept wishing for what I didn’t want In my powerlessness …
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What is there to say Some grand, sweeping statement That sums up all of life Oh, sure, there’s been pressure to perform I’ve got much to give Then why do I withhold That goes back to days of old When what I had to give wasn’t wanted Why wasn’t it wanted Do people have a …
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What lights you up What keeps you awake at night In a good way Too excited to sleep Found in the arms of God’s embrace A whole new world awaits you Like when you were younger And everything seemed possible A magical wonderland Where your dreams come true You may have been naïve back then …
Is youth really wasted on the young What would I do if I was younger again Would I go jumping out of planes Would I do all the things I didn’t do Back when I had the chance Would I have a life free of regrets Would I catch up with the wisdom And knowledge …
I see heaven through your eyes You communicate paradise to me With the patience of an angel You keep setting me free You help build me up to be a better man And I keep doing the best that I can You enhance my dream Strengthen my will And stimulate my creativity For you, I …
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My Heart: What do you wanna be when you grow up? Me: I already am grown up. My Heart: Then you begin to see yourself clearly. You’re gaining clarity about who you already are. Me: I’ve longed for a definite direction to go in. I’ve seen certain other people have a clarity of purpose. They know …
Me: I’ve had trouble getting excited enough about my own life. Why is that? My Heart: Are you comparing your own life to dreams you’ve had? Me: Yes, at least partly. There’s the dreams I’ve had for how I’d like my life to be and there’s the dreams I’ve had when my eyes were closed. My Heart: There’s …
Me: I don’t trust my own voice. My Heart: That is an extremely common problem to have. You don’t want to stand out. You don’t want to look like a fool. You don’t trust yourself. Me: I don’t see the value of what I have to say. I consider that others have already said something …
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My Heart: Are you looking for comfort? Me: It would help, yes. My Heart: What troubles you? Me: The central issue of why I’ve avoided being connected with you, my heart. My Heart: The avoidance of connection with me for so much of your life. Me: I remember a period of time when I felt numb. I couldn’t feel anything. My Heart: You …
These conversations with my heart can seem like “Dear Diary” entries. I especially enjoy the interactivity of the back and forth conversations. What’s on Your Mind? What’s on Your Heart? My Heart: What’s on your mind today? Me: I’m annoyed. My Heart: That’s interesting. I ask you what’s on your mind, and you mention an emotion you’re …
I like to think of my heart as being a more mature version of myself. I consider my heart to be a mentor for me, and I enoy the conversations that we have. Microscopic Faith or Faith as Visible as a Mustard Seed? Me: I have long considered fear to be my biggest obstacle, but recently …
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As before, a conversation with my heart started with my heart asking me a question. Since I didn’t answer the question the first time I was asked, my heart kept asking the question over a period of multiple days. Here is the result from when I finally joined the conversation… Proving Fear and Doubt Wrong My …
Now and then, I’ve heard a voice come through clearly. Not an audible voice. An inner voice. One that encourages me to listen to it on a regular basis. One that can be all too easy to forget and ignore. Earlier this month, I heard the voice ask me a question, and that led to …
My girlfriend and I have been away from each other for over 8.5 months. I got to return to Canada to take care of some personal matters, and she stayed in Portugal to take care of our two cats. At the same time, we both decided to apply for the resident permit in Portugal because …
A recent conversation with my girlfriend about things in the past sparked our interest in the subject of blessings in disguise. We discussed our previous misfortunes in love and relationships, in financial losses and missed opportunities. In times of sorrow, our pain and suffering blinded us from recognizing the silver lining of the seemingly unfortunate …
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What is AWAI about? AWAI stands for American Writers and Artists Inc., which is a company that trains people to make a living as a writer. You can work remotely. You can design your life and have the freedom that you’ve suspected could be possible for you. At least that’s the idea. There is, as with …
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What is Proverbs about? The Book of Proverbs is a well-known example of wisdom literature, which is a literary genre where we can learn wisdom from. What is wisdom about? Wisdom can include the following: • Discernment / Understanding / Insight; • Knowledge; • Good judgment; and • Correct application of knowledge. When you and I learn …
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Imagine this scenario. You’re newly married, and you’ve just gotten your wife pregnant. Only thing is, the two of you never discussed beforehand if you even wanted to be parents. So, What Do You Do? After all, you never got a vasectomy. You didn’t use a condom. And you didn’t pull out in time. You …
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A cultural phenomena all its own, “The Lion King” was first released in movie theaters back when I was nine years old. That turned out to be the perfect age to experience this story. Amazing that it’s already been twenty-six years since that summer. I watched the movie many times on video. I played the video …
What’s with all the yelling? There is a gentler way. It can’t just be that yelling is the default reaction. On that note, why react at all? Why not respond instead? Why not admit that the other person has feelings, too, and is worth being treated with care? I’ve been on both sides of the …
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What does it take to bring about lasting change? I don’t have the answer. I’m genuinely asking. If anybody has some great ideas to share or some stories to tell about what it takes to bring about lasting change, then please let me know in the comments section below. I’d really like to know. “Change” …
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You are the answer you’ve been seeking. “You don’t have to control your thoughts. You just have to stop letting them control you.” – Dan Millman “The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another.” – William James Are you stressed out? Absorb these quotes for keeping calm. Peace Be …
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“The secret to living is giving.” – Tony Robbins Where can I start with giving? “Give, and it will be given to you. … For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.” – Luke 6:38 “The Law of Giving is very simple. If you want joy, give joy. If love is what …
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Why doesn’t everyone get along? It can look as if we’re designed not to get along, and it can be all too easy to give up and be cynical about our chances of ultimately living together in harmony. Thankfully, hope doesn’t die. It doesn’t even fade away. Hope is ever present and a cure for …
I don’t envy cops. They’re in a line of work that I can so easily imagine isn’t enjoyable for them. There’s the physical risk involved. Their lives are at risk. There’s the social stigma. Regular citizens avoid them even if those citizens have nothing to hide and nothing to be afraid of. And there’s all …
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I’ll come right out and say it. “The Go-Giver: A Little Story About a Powerful Business Idea” by Bob Burg and John David Mann is one of my top favorite books. I’ve read it multiple times. It’s well-written. It’s short. It’s a smooth read, and the authors have turned what could have been dry material into …
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Sometimes when I think of the challenges that humanity faces, I wonder how we could possibly be strong enough to handle all of that. Seriously, there’s one epidemic after other. And we don’t get to handle them one at a time. No, that would be too easy. Instead, we’re faced with them typically all at …
“Self-confidence is a superpower. Once you start to believe in yourself, magic starts happening.” – Unknown During a conversation this week, it got to be glaringly obvious that my confidence is dangerously low. It’s not that I don’t have any confidence. But I can tell that it’s far below where it needs to be. So, it’s …
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It’s interesting to see what’s going on with current events. So much of humanity is experiencing the same thing at the same time. Movements are restricted. Life certainly isn’t how it was. It’s like we have a prison sentence, but we don’t know how long it’s for. Reminds me of various experiences I’ve lived through. …
Another day has dawned. Sometimes sunny. Sometimes not. The next day of your life has arrived. Seemingly without fanfare. But it’s here. What are you going to do about it? You could lie in bed, like I have, for hours. Refusing to get up and get going. Or you could get up right away and …
Children, in certain ways, are much wiser than adults are. Children understand the importance of playing and having fun. They are more accepting of themselves and others. And they know how powerful the imagination is. Somehow, somewhere those wise practices and attitudes typically get lost during the transition from childhood to adulthood. What if you …
Life is a dream that I’m awake for. Life is a pleasant dream come true. Yes, I choose to see life that way. I choose to see the good in everything, including the things that look to be horrific. For me, adopting that mindset makes the most sense. I’ve heard others, including David Bayer and …
I’ve been watching a webinar series by Mike Dooley. The previous post “Miracles Happen Every Day. Here Are Some of Mine” was me working through the first worksheet. The exercise there was to help me admit that miracles have happened in my life before and that miracles can keep on happening, too. The second worksheet …
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I struggle with identifying miracles that have happened in my life. I also struggle with doing personal development exercises, including this one from a Mike Dooley webinar. “What’s your miraculous story? When have you experienced a transformation that completely took you by surprise or wildly exceeded your expectations — a miracle that was sparked by a situation …
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In my previous post, “Pollock Clinics Vasectomy Review: Permanent Birth Control for Men,” I talked about my vasectomy experience and recommended that any man who wants to get a vasectomy either go to Pollock Clinics or somewhere else that uses the same method. I have found that people who want to have children tend to put …
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I wouldn’t advise that every man get a vasectomy, but there are certain situations where it is helpful. Like when a man knows that he doesn’t want to have any biological children or any more biological children. I got a vasectomy nearly 2 years ago, and it’s the best investment I’ve ever made. I’ll give …
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This post contains affiliate link(s). An affiliate link means I may earn advertising or referral fees if you make a purchase through my link. I saw Kieron Sweeney speak in person many years ago at a weekend event. It was an enjoyable experience. He was funny and very informative. He made light of the fact …
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What is enlightenment? Is it sustainable? And can these questions even be answered in this lifetime? Sometimes, there are no easy answers. Sometimes, the strength is found in the struggling. Thrown into the world of adult problems, life can look a lot more complex and difficult than back when you and I were children. Remember …
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See this scar? The one on my left wrist? That’s from when my front teeth got knocked out. I scraped my wrist when I landed on the pavement. And this scar? The one on my left knee? That’s from when I fell and scraped my knee on gravel when I was a boy. I had to …
In a previous post, I gave my review of the “Learned Optimism” book by Martin Seligman, the father of positive psychology. I explained what learned optimism is, and I recommend that you go to the review so you can familiarize yourself with the concept and what’s involved in applying it to your life. ==> Click here …
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I don’t talk much, so it helps to have a healthy outlet of some kind. Enter writing. Writing is a very important factor in my mental health. I don’t know what I would do without it. Writing allows me the chance to organize my thoughts and express them in a clearer way than I’ve typically …
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This post contains affiliate link(s). An affiliate link means I may earn advertising or referral fees if you make a purchase through my link. “Learned Optimism: How to Change Your Mind and Your Life” by Martin E.P. Seligman, Ph.D. explores the differences between optimists and pessimists, how those differences affect each of them throughout their …
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This post contains affiliate link(s). An affiliate link means I may earn advertising or referral fees if you make a purchase through my link. In 1956, Earl Nightingale recorded an audio called “The Strangest Secret.” The small group of salesmen that Earl recorded the audio for enjoyed it so much that they requested copies for …
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What is acceptance about? Acceptance brings a certain peace with it. Acceptance heals and brings together. Acceptance is the name of the song shared below in this post, which is post #50 on the website. Thank you to everyone who has read the website and everyone who will read it. Thank you to everyone who has …
This post contains affiliate link(s). An affiliate link means I may earn advertising or referral fees if you make a purchase through my link. “We all live so far below the possible level for our lives that when we are set free from the things which hamper us so that we merely approach the potentialities …
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This post contains affiliate link(s). An affiliate link means I may earn advertising or referral fees if you make a purchase through my link. I’ve known about “The Magic of Believing” by Claude Bristol for many years, and I finally read it so I can tell you about it. I knew I would enjoy the book and …
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Perhaps you’ve seen this phrase before: “One Race. Human Race. One Blood. Red Blood.” Or this phrase that shortens it further: “One Race. One Blood.” These phrases are excellent reminders that humans aren’t so different after all. Divided we fall. United we stand. We’re stronger together. One race with many, many ethnicities. One race with …
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What is an overdose about? Over a period of 19 years, I overdosed multiple times on multiple substances. Wanna know what the silliest part of it is? Each time was an accident. I thought I could handle larger amounts and not suffer any consequences. The possibility of overdosing didn’t enter my mind at all. Using and …
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I’ve heard of couples who have only stayed together for the sake of their children. My parents were not one of those couples. I was the only child that my parents had together. If my dad had his way, I wouldn’t have been born. So, faced with the choice of no husband or no child, …
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The lyrics below tell a true story that happened to me years ago. Back when I was much too naive and far too trusting. Trust needs to be earned, and it’s something that I gave to those who didn’t deserve it. I met a man who could have been a friend. He was going to …
If I dare to be humble enough, then I admit that I can learn from anyone and anything. Truly, the learning opportunities are unlimited in life. Got my front teeth knocked out when I was 17. Okay, what did I learn from that? Nearly drowned when I was 18. What did I learn? “My parents …
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Dear Speaker, As an introvert, I’ve often wondered what speaking is about. I’ve seen so many other people throughout my life talk as if they know exactly what to say in each circumstance while I’m surprised if I say anything at all. There are countless times where I’ve been thankful that I did talk, but that …
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“Gratitude.” That’s my word of the year. When I find myself in a foul mood, I remember “gratitude,” and my mood shifts to something positive. When I see and consider the blessings that I have in my life, I think of “gratitude,” and I know that I’m safe wherever I am. I am provided for. I am freedom. I am …
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New year’s resolutions are well known for not working out. How many don’t work out? At least 4 out of 5. And the ones that fail typically don’t make it as far as the end of January. Even with the odds being against you to this extent, people still set new year’s resolutions anyway. Setting …
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This post contains affiliate link(s). An affiliate link means I may earn advertising or referral fees if you make a purchase through my link. When you are grateful, you align yourself with the creative force of the universe. You admit who you really are. You are a creative force. In those moments of gratitude, you’ve …
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The world is a reflection of your thoughts. I’ve experienced the reality of that countless times. If I’ve expected people to yell at me, they yell at me. If I’ve expected them to be cruel to me, they live down to my expectations. It goes the other way, too, of course. If I expect people …
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This post contains affiliate link(s). An affiliate link means I may earn advertising or referral fees if you make a purchase through my link. Have you ever wondered what happiness is? I’m sure you have. And you may have noticed that each person has their own answer for what happiness is about. There is a …
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This post contains affiliate link(s). An affiliate link means I may earn advertising or referral fees if you make a purchase through my link. Dear Confident Leader, I saw Keith Johnson give a speech in 2016 at the Get Motivated Business Seminar. I enjoyed his speech so much that I knew I had to read one of …
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I’ve had those moments. Moments that are bittersweet and gone now. I wouldn’t be surprised if you’ve had those moments, too. It can be tricky to let go of them and move on with life. Thankfully, it is possible to let go and move on. Be grateful for those moments. They helped make you who …
I’ve seen it. Perhaps you’ve seen it, too, The proud grandparents. Happy that they made it far enough to have grandchildren. A reward for keeping their own children alive long enough? A chance to relax and not feel so responsible for how a younger generation turns out? Whatever it is, grandparents get the opportunity to …
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Dear Friend, Have you ever had a situation where you were right, but you still lost? Yes, and probably more than you care to admit to. Remember those times in your life as I tell you about some lessons I learned from getting my teeth knocked out. I had the right of way, and I still lost my …
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Have you ever been discouraged? Have you ever felt like you don’t belong? Have you ever wondered why you’re here? Of course, you have. Those are universal experiences to go through. It’s painful to experience discouragement, isolation, and not knowing your purpose. Yet somehow it looks to be necessary to have those difficult moments in …
Heart disease. Cancer. Depression. Anxiety. Diabetes. Obesity. These various forms of sickness are some of the major killers throughout the world. But it doesn’t have to be that way. I submit the idea here that humanity is stronger than any sickness. And if we can conquer sickness, then that opens up a whole world of …
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Here is the template that you can download and use to put your vision for your life in writing. No sign up required. For more information, see the “LifeBook Online Review: How to Design Your Life” post. If you have any questions or comments, then please add them in the comments section below. Conclusion Thank you …
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Dear Friend, Are you happy with your life? Come on. Be honest. Are you really happy with your life? Keeping in mind that happiness is a choice and that you can choose to be happy anywhere and any time, if you’re honest with yourself, you know that you always have more room to grow. You …
You have more to give than you realize. You are more than you realize. The energy contained within you fuels the universe. “The nitrogen in our DNA, the calcium in our teeth, the iron in our blood, the carbon in our apple pies, were made in the interiors of collapsing stars. We are made of …
Does anyone remember the Peanuts book “Happiness Is a Warm Puppy”? It contains a series of “Happiness is …” statements accompanied by Charles M. Schulz’s illustrations. Here are some of the statements from the book: “Happiness is an umbrella and a new raincoat.” “Happiness is a pile of leaves.” “Happiness is sleeping in your own …
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Dear Traveler, The wind was blowing outside in the back yard. The wind itself is invisible, of course, but I could see the effect that it has. It was blowing branches and leaves. Similarly, your thoughts and your actions might seem invisible, but they still have an effect. On yourself and on others. Right now, …
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2019 went by so fast. Still, some great things happened last year. I started GiantsWithin.com, and I traveled to Portugal and Spain. In 2020, I’ll keep building GiantsWithin.com, I’ll write a book, and I’ll keep traveling. What are 2 or 3 things that you did last year? And what are 2 or 3 things that …
This post contains affiliate link(s). An affiliate link means I may earn advertising or referral fees if you make a purchase through my link. What is depression about? Depression can hit you at any time and at any place. Sometimes it makes sense when it hits. Like when someone you know has died or you …
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This post contains affiliate link(s). An affiliate link means I may earn advertising or referral fees if you make a purchase through my link. Back before August, 2019, www.GiantsWithin.com didn’t exist. And I’m not sure that it would’ve been in existence at all without Wealthy Affiliate. Why is that? The short version is that I didn’t find …
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Too many people suffer in silence. You might be one of them. Even if you’re not, it’s guaranteed you know at least one person who is suffering in silence. They’re not sharing about their struggles. But they have them. And it’s weighing them down. Their situation looks hopeless to them. “Who would care about me? …
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There is more to experience, see, hear, taste, touch, smell, feel, and learn than can be done in one lifetime. Yet… Even with all that, there are certainly times when it doesn’t feel like enough. When you’re feeling bored with life, what do you do? If you’re wondering where to look for variety in the …
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Dear Great One, Here you are. You’ve made it to another day in your life. Congratulations are in order. You’re still breathing, and you still have time to fulfill your mission in life. It’s a mission that’s going to require a lot more from you than you ever thought possible. Good thing you’re about to …
Perhaps people have told you that you overthink things. In that case, if they’re right, then less thinking and more action is required. Maybe they’ve said that you’re stuck in your head. It can be better to live from your heart. As a qualified overthinker, I’ve seen that the distance between my head and my …
This post contains affiliate link(s). An affiliate link means I may earn advertising or referral fees if you make a purchase through my link. Chances are you’ve heard something about subliminal messages before. Especially with them being used to influence people to buy products and think a certain way. There’s the decades old example of …
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Isn’t freedom a good thing? How could freedom possibly be unhealthy? Isn’t freedom something that we need more of, not less? All good questions, and I will address each one of them. I’m here to challenge thoughts that have held us back, including me. Certain types of freedom are unhealthy. I’ll explain why that is, …
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Dear Traveller, You’re always going places, even if you’re spinning in circles. Think over your own life as you read these song lyrics. What places are you going to in your life? What patterns, both healthy and unhealthy, have you got? What needs to change, and what are you already doing well? “Going Places” lyrics …
Dear Giant, I remember learning back in elementary school that negative emotions cause so much pain, including sicknesses, illnesses, and diseases. I still consider this to be one of the greatest things that I learned in school. Those negative emotions can be transformed into laughter, and laughter can prove to be the cure for so …
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This post contains affiliate link(s). An affiliate link means I may earn advertising or referral fees if you make a purchase through my link. Here are some of the benefits of meditating regularly: You calm your mind. Wouldn’t it be great to put yourself at ease and decrease your anxiety? Of course it would. You …
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Here are the spreadsheet templates that you can download and use to calculate your ransom. No sign up required. For more information, see the “What’s Your Ransom? Find Out Now and Buy Your Freedom” post. Conclusion Thank you for reading. Here is what else you can do: Add any questions or comments you have in …
Dear Neighbor, In this post, I’m sharing with you three positive statements that I’ve used to help brighten up my day. What positive statements do you tell yourself each day? “Three Statements” lyrics / poem by James Barnett I tell myself three statements To help me get through the day They’re a reminder That there’s …
This post contains affiliate link(s). An affiliate link means I may earn advertising or referral fees if you make a purchase through my link. What is Arnold Schwarzenegger about? What does he care about most in life? “Create your vision and use your will to accomplish it.” – Arnold Schwarzenegger Whatever Arnold Schwarzenegger has set his …
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Dear Friend, Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you were forced to get clear and to take immediate action? Yes, and probably more than you realize, too. You likely don’t give yourself the credit that you deserve. You’ve been backed into a corner before. You could have given up, but you didn’t. …
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The idea behind the title of this post can be expressed in other ways as well. As you make your progress up a mountain, the mountain keeps getting taller and the top of it keeps getting further away. Each problem solved reveals another problem to solve. It’s never-ending. There are always more higher levels in …
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Dear Lifelong Learner, You are too important to leave your growth to chance. The sooner you accept that and do something about it, the better off you’ll be. Success, especially sustained and lasting success, requires a plan. A plan that you’ll apply and adjust as necessary. As with many other things in life, it helps …
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This post contains affiliate link(s). An affiliate link means I may earn advertising or referral fees if you make a purchase through my link. Perhaps you’re familiar with various stories, both in real life and in fiction, where somebody is kidnapped and the kidnappers demand that they be paid. In return for letting the person …
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I’ve written at least a few dozen songs, and the vast majority of them I haven’t shown to anyone, including “City’s Anthem.” This isn’t one of my positive songs. I wrote it from the perspective of a little boy who got yelled at and pushed around 30 years ago. I might tell that story publicly …
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This post contains affiliate link(s). An affiliate link means I may earn advertising or referral fees if you make a purchase through my link. When it comes to this topic, I couldn’t help but think about the tagline or slogan that shows up in Scotiabank’s marketing. “You’re richer than you think.” The concept is quite …
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“My parents were separated before I was born. I never met my dad. He died when I was 18.” Whenever I shared those three sentences with people, I saw their hearts break right in front of me. I wasn’t trying to break their hearts, and I wasn’t looking for sympathy. I was simply sharing something …
I Have Never Met My Dad – Making Peace with the Past Read More »
Dear Giant, I enjoy reading various quotes. Some of them, of course, are more helpful than others. And I like to go beyond only reading the most popular ones. May you be encouraged as you go through the following quotes about what’s holding you back. Better yet, may you take action to move into your …