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Making Peace with Peter
Relationships with anyone can be complicated and challenging, but my relationships with him was non-existent. It had been twenty-five years since I had spoken to him. Sitting on my patio with an...
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This “1-3-5 Rule” Can Completely Change Your To-Do List
Do you have a cluttered and crowded to-do list? Do you try to get everything accomplished, only to burn out and end up feeling further behind? If so, you’re not alone. While reading The New Rules of...
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What Are Things That Do Not Matter In Life?
Originally asked on Quora: What Are Things That Do Not Matter In Life? Bear with me. Because it matters. I wanted to matter very badly. It’s nice to know that, “after I’m dead”, I leave something...
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Sometimes Life Eats Me
I realize saying “sometimes life eats me” might come off as or sound like a victim position, and I suppose in some ways it is. But the phrase caught my attention which led me to explore its meaning....
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[Light Work] the Upside of Suffering… Sort Of.
It’s Episode #2: The upside of suffering… sort of. Let’s just get in there, shall we? Suffering. This is not a breezy pick-me-up podcast for the morning (or maybe it is). It’s gritty. I hope it’s...
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How to Realize That All Fear Is Created by You
Fear is the single biggest thing that holds us back. Overcoming fear is an essential step in achieving our goals and dreams. “Do the thing you fear and the death of fear is certain.” – Ralph Waldo...
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Stop Dwelling in the Past and Start Living in the Now
“To get over the past, you first have to accept that the past is over. No matter how many times you revisit it, analyze it, regret it or sweat it, it’s over. It can hurt you no more.” ~ Mandy Hale I...
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6 Ways to Clear YOUR Mental MUCK
Whether it rained or not where you live in April, did you shower away some of the muck in your mind to make space for new ideas (flowers) that May might bring (bloom) for you? We are living in a...
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3’S a Crowd (Stop Unhealthy Triangle Communication Now!)
Have you ever had an experience where something has happened with one person, and that person goes to another friend to complain about you? Or have you ever had a work experience where your boss comes...
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I Moved! (And Why You Should Too)
Last month I moved – and I am not speaking metaphorically. I physically left Los Angeles after over 16 years of living there and moved to San Diego. It was 100% an intuitive decision that made no...
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The Eight Splendid Truths of Happiness
In my study of happiness, I’ve labored to identify its fundamental principles. Because I get a tremendous kick out of the numbered lists that pop up throughout Buddhism (the Triple Refuge, the Noble...
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It’s The Final Countdown
Do you feel stuck and alone in your average home and average life? The only person with you 24-7 is you. What are you telling yourself? Do your thoughts sometimes send your brain into a tailspin? Me...
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Learning From My Dad’s Depression, Mental Illness and Suicide
Five years ago my father fell into a deep bout of depression. Twelve months later his depression culminated in suicide. I’m careful not to say he “committed” suicide, because it was clear to me, having...
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How to Cope with Anxiety/Triggers in Public
Dear Grace Q &A: what can I do if I’m outside my home, like shopping or working and I have anxiety? If I encounter a painful/difficult situation or I have an intrusive thought or memory that throws...
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What I Learned from the Pain in My Left Knee
When I woke up with a stabbing pain in my left knee five years ago, I immediately felt irritated. I thought to myself, “Why is this pain getting in the way of what I need to do today?” I reached for a...
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The Ultimate Reason Why Setting Healthy Boundaries Is a Sign of Self-Care
“If you spend your life pleasing others, you spend your life.” – Cheryl Richardson Looking back on my life, I see that for a long time I struggled to take care of my own wants and needs and didn’t make...
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How to Rise from a Heartbreak and Live Happily Ever After
Only a few events in life cause more distress, sadness, and self-doubt than a heartbreak after ending a romantic relationship. I experienced a feeling of Personal Apocalypse after my 19-year-long...
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10 Things I Learned from Tony Hawk
I can’t believe how jealous I am of Tony Hawk. He is three months younger than me. He was the world champion of skate boarding for 12 years in a row. He’s sold a billion dollars worth of video games....
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Your Permission Slip from the Universe
I’ve got the Goddess of Permission on speed dial and she was thrilled to oblige with this sweeping list of acts of self expression and liberation. We can draw on it whenever we need. Come back often....
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How to Keep Our Identity Despite Chemo Hair Loss
When I knew that chemo hair loss was going to happen to me, I decided to take matters into my own hands. It was one important way of feeling in charge, despite cancer. Chemo hair loss is not shared by...
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