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Are You Living on Purpose?

Are you living on purpose, or are there aspects of your life that, when you really think about it, don’t seem to have much purpose at all? This kind of realization can be both humbling and enlightening. But taking the time to sit in this important inquiry can help lead us to a more purposeful […]

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It’s Okay for Things to Go Well

When things go well for you, do you tend to have mixed feelings about it? Do you find yourself feeling uneasy or uncomfortable? While I do love it when things go well, I also tend to have some mixed emotions about it. It can be a little tricky for me to fully embrace and experience […]

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What We CAN Change

There are a lot of things we can and can’t change in our lives. We all go through challenges that bring about change, and many of us struggle with these types of changes. We fear that we won’t be able to overcome certain challenging situations. But the thing about change is that it’s a slow […]

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The Power of No

There is real power in saying no.  However, this isn’t always easy to do, especially for those of us, like me, who struggle with people-pleasing or worry about upsetting others. It’s often particularly challenging to say no to certain people and in specific situations. Have you ever said yes when you really meant no?  Most […]

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Stop ‘Shoulding’ On Yourself

A while back a mentor of mine said to me, “Mike, it sounds like you’re ‘shoulding’ all over yourself.’ And while this sounds funny, of course, this feedback was important for me to hear at the time and is something many of us do to ourselves, whether we’re conscious of it or not. If I’m […]

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We’re All Doing the Best We Can

I truly believe that we’re all doing the best we can given whatever our current situations and resources may be. However, many of us can be extremely critical of ourselves and others. And even though I’ve been teaching and practicing the power of appreciation for more than two decades, when I find myself feeling scared, […]

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How to Be Flexible

How flexible are you? For me, it depends – on my mood, how much fear or resistance I have about something, how attached I am to a particular outcome, and various other factors. However, as I reflect upon it, I realize that the situations, relationships, and experiences that cause me the greatest stress and frustration, […]

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Be flexible. It’s like having a secret superpower.

How flexible are you? For me, it depends – on my mood, how much fear or resistance I have about something, how attached I am to a particular outcome, and various other factors. However, as I reflect upon it, I realize that the situations, relationships, and experiences that cause me the greatest stress and frustration, […]

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Worry Never Works

Many of us spend a lot of time worrying. About bills, relationships, health, finances, work, the state of the world, and more.  Although this is completely understandable, especially these days, and it’s something I find myself struggling with at times in pretty significant ways…I’ve learned throughout my life that worry never works. Worrying is actually […]

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Appearance vs. Substance

What does the saying, “Appearance versus substance,” mean to you? Here’s a statement I’ve heard many times… “It’s better to look good than feel good.” I understand this sentiment and have felt it myself. However, as I think about this and the implications for our lives and our culture, I’m deeply disturbed by this notice. […]

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