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May 12, 2021
‘Hope’ gives us courage in the face of despair
When all seems lost, we’re left with little to hold onto. Whether we faced with dilemmas in romance, finances, vocation or health, we can easily become despondent when the problems appear overwhelming with no way out.
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May 10, 2021
An Inspiring Relationship on The Cinema Scribe
Tune in for the latest Cinema Scribe segment on Bring Me 2 Life Radio, today, May 11, at 2 pm ET,
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May 7, 2021
Introducing Life Quote Journal
I’m thrilled to announce that I have been named a contributing writer for the new online magazine, Life Quote Journal.
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This Week in Movies with Meaning
Reviews of "The Man Who Sold His Skin," "Love and Monsters" and "Farewell Amor," as well as a new magazine article preview, are all in the latest Movies with Meaning post on the web site of The Good Media Network
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May 2, 2021
‘Farewell Amor’ explores what makes relationships work
Our interpersonal relationships are among the most prized aspects of our lives. They’re cherished gifts to ourselves and to those we care about, and preserving them is of the utmost importance. But what happens when we drift apart, not necessarily because of intentionally malicious acts, tragedies or other negative influences, but simply because of circumstances brought about by separation of time and distance. Can those connections be sustained or, if needed, rebuilt?
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April 29, 2021
‘The Man Who Sold His Skin’ examines the paradoxes of compromise
When we seek to fulfill a goal that’s so compelling we can practically taste it, we may be willing to do anything to savor the sweetness of success. Sometimes, though, we might be tempted to go too far, compromising our virtues in questionable and even troubling ways,
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April 25, 2021
How’d I Do on This Year’s Oscars?
The older I get, the more the Academy confounds me. When this has happened in the past, I’ve generally been pleased with most of the surprises that arose. This year, however, I was dumbstruck when the winners were announced in a few of the categories, and not necessarily in a good way.
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April 24, 2021
‘Love and Monsters’ chronicles the path to personal evolution
Stagnancy can be a drag, not just in terms of the boredom factor, but also for the detrimental effects it can have on our personal growth and development. It leaves us stuck, watching time pass without any meaningful diversions, insights or hope for the future. But doldrums like these need not remain a fixed, unalterable state
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April 21, 2021
This Week in Movies with Meaning
Reviews of "Quo Vadis, Aida?" and "My Octopus Teacher," a pair of blog links, and a podcast preview are all in the latest Movies with Meaning post
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‘My Octopus Teacher’ shows us how to become ourselves
Discovering ourselves is often a challenging process, especially when we feel lost and have no idea where or how to look for answers. However, if we remain open to options – including those that appear to be coming to us from unlikely sources – we may just find the guidance we seek.
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