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  • Wrapping the 31 Days

    What did I learn while writing about one thing for 31 days? It was harder than it sounded, but interesting all the same. It’s fun to look at a single topic from a variety of angles. It’s also helpful to verbalize the mental processing that I’ve been working through for the past year or so. […]

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  • Change is a Gift

    During the past near decade, our families have said “It can’t get any worse” far too many times. We were tired of change. Those close to us died – some of natural causes, some of not-so-natural causes. Spiritual leaders betrayed our trust. Church members forgot about us. Friends disappointed us. Family members hurt us. Workplaces changed. The economy tanked. Our […]

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  • Change Gives You a Story

    I think I’m a more interesting person because of what I’ve experienced. I am gutsy enough to try, strong enough to recover and determined enough to try again. My story is mine alone – just as your story is yours alone. Don’t be ashamed of what you’ve experienced. All of these tiny events, strung together […]

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  • Change Requires a Choice

    We often talk about the fight or flight syndrome. When a scary situation comes along, we can fight it or we can flee from it. (I suggest that there’s often a third choice – adapt.) But whatever you choose to do, you do have to choose. Even not making a choice is technically making a choice. […]

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  • Change Can Bring Peace

    Here’s what I’ve observed: Change comes. You fight it. You rail against it. You fight against it some more. You accept it. You begin to lean into it. You find peace. Peace? Yes…it’s the serenity prayer in action: Source Knowing the difference brings extreme peace – you don’t have to be in control. And strangely, […]

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  • Change Builds Discipline

    Another interesting side effect of change? It makes you a disciplined person. I think when you find yourself going through chaotic situations, you’re forced to focus on the basics. Enough time doing that and you’ll find yourself focusing on what you need to focus on a majority of the time. As an undisciplined person (well, […]

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  • Change Renews Our Energy

    The craziest thing I’ve realized about change – and only recently, in fact – is that huge energy resources are awaiting once you get on the other side. Seriously. As things resume a new normal path and rhythm, it’s almost as though life pushes the reset button. And that reset brings Purpose Passion Desire Fresh ideas and […]