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March 31, 2020
Jumpstart – A Forgiveness Pandemic
One of the great benefits I’m seeing during this time of isolation is that there seems to be an epidemic of forgiveness going on. People (typically family members) who have held grudges for decades are now overlooking past grievances and realizing that it’s NOT principle that matters — it’s family. The world “forgive” does not […]
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March 30, 2020
Jumpstart – 40 Doesn’t Always Mean 40
During the Black Death pandemic of the 14th century, Venetian officials refused to allow newly-arriving sailors to disembark for a period of 40 days (“quaranta giorni” in Latin) to make sure no one on board had the plague. Our word quarantine comes from the Latin word for 40 (quaranta) and, interestingly enough, the number 40 […]
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March 29, 2020
Jumpstart – Reach Out and DON’T Touch Someone
People who are self-obsessed tend to complain more because their focus is on how the world’s events affect them rather than on how others are being affected. It seems contradictory but putting our focus on other people can actually improve OUR attitude and significantly raise our level of happiness. Think of it as a spotlight. […]
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March 27, 2020
Jumpstart – Come Together / Stay Apart
We, as human beings, have social NEEDS. They’re not “wants” they’re NEEDS and when we socially distance it brings up an existential threat to our basic human nature. Social distancing saves lives, but it crushes a necessary part of who we are as people. So, how do we stay distant AND connected at the same […]
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March 26, 2020
Jumpstart – Don’t Get Blown Away
What I discovered from talking to people – – while standing 6 feet apart, is that living through this pandemic bears a lot of similarities to living through a hurricane. Today I’m going to share with you how to get through this dangerous and uncertain time using hurricane mentality. Be sure and post your questions […]
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February 25, 2020
JumpStart- Illness Exclusivity
AUDIO SYNOPSIS OK, sometimes I have perhaps too much time on my hands to ponder things. But, I think you’ll find today’s JumpStart quite revealing (and possibly life-changing). Today, let’s explore how our body seems to know, almost by magic, to back off one illness as another becomes more dominant. Then, consider that if your […]
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February 24, 2020
JumpStart- A Tale of Two Accidents
AUDIO SYNOPSIS It’s every parent’s nightmare—and I lived it. You round the corner pulling onto the highway and there flipped on its side and smoldering is your child’s car. This happened to me one snowy Kansas City afternoon. But Lia is not the only one in our family to have a bad accident recently and […]
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February 23, 2020
JumpStart- Harvey
AUDIO SYNOPSIS Which is better, to be smart or to be kind? For decades I THOUGHT I knew the answer to this question — but, I was wrong. I actually found the correct answer by re-watching the classic Jimmy Stewart movie “Harvey.” You’ve probably seen the movie. Stewart plays Elwood P. Dowd, a true eccentric […]
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February 20, 2020
JumpStart- Your Ring Tone
AUDIO SYNOPSIS If I called you on your cellphone right now, what would you hear? Some generic little ringtone created by someone who works for the company who built your phone? Or, is your ringtone a statement that reinforces not only who you are but the person you’re becoming? Many people pick a ringtone that […]
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February 19, 2020
JumpStart- “But, the Good News Is…“
AUDIO SYNOPSIS The other day someone pointed out something I do unconsciously that helps me and others put a positive spin on things. We all experience pain, suffering, disappointment, and even minor irritation on a daily basis. The question is, do we emphasize the struggle or do we seek the blessing that lies behind our […]
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