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When something goes wrong…
When something goes wrong… I read a story this week about an experience this gentleman had at the airport. He was waiting for his flight to Atlanta. And they were going to be boarding soon, the previous pilot and crew were disembarking, when the pilot detoured and went over to the check-in desk and grabbed the microphone. He apologized to everyone in the gate area for their flight being delayed. And to not blame the flight attendants or airline staff. There was a malfunction that had to be fixed. (He did go on to explain it for a minute so they understood the severity of his decision.) The most important…
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How life sometimes feels like a continuous excavation in grief
Core Article: How life sometimes feels like a continuous excavation in grief Quote I’m Pondering: “And when great souls die…” How life sometimes feels like a continuous excavation in grief Have you ever done any excavating, maybe the physical kind, like weeding or digging up your yard? Or maybe the psychological kind, like excavating your memories, thoughts, and experiences… the things you’ve gone through in your life? That’s where I find myself these days, in excavation mode, not of the backyard kind. 🙂 I’m flying to Houston today because my mother’s health is declining rapidly. What’s interesting is that along with grief, I’m also curious about what grief is stirring…
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The real reason you’re procrastinating about “that project…”
Core Article: The real reason you’re procrastinating about “that project…” Quote I’m Pondering: “Procrastination is not Laziness…” Powerful Affirmations to Inspire:” I release what no longer serves…” The real reason you’re procrastinating about “that project…” The front door opens, and I can feel and hear that wooshing sound of the wind as it brushes against my body and seems to overtake all of my senses. My eyes close for a second, partly because it feels good. And also because I’m already imagining ten things at once. Yet, the day has barely started. My mind never ceases to stop thinking. So I do what I’ve learned to do: I take her…
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The invisible mountain you’re climbing right now
Core Article: The invisible mountain you’re climbing right now Quote I’m Pondering: “What we get from this adventure…” Powerful Affirmations to Inspire: “I turn my bold dreams into…” Cool Stuff: “Psychology behind why we talk about the weather.” The invisible mountain you’re climbing right now A few nights ago, my spouse Alice and I headed to our comfy space in the living room. As both of us get comfy, you can hear her heavy sigh, and mine follows, after a long, somewhat stressful few days. We both look at each other, and I say, “What do we feel like watching tonight? And she replies, “I definitely think tonight is movie…