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Rejection is a part of life. It’s something that everyone has to experience at some point in their lives and most likely multiple times. Yet, knowing this detail doesn’t seem to make it any easier. If it’s rejection in love or rejection on…
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Sometimes our brains are very much like our living space. If we just allow them to fill up and not declutter them, it can get really messy in there. Every day you have an intense amount of thoughts running through your brain and a good…
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There is a misconception among people that emotions are not good. That we should shy away from them. For this, there is a very good reason. As a general rule, avoiding emotions for some individuals is better than allowing themselves to be…
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We all have a desire to find happiness. From a young age we are told by adults that when you’re young, anything is possible. All your dreams can come true., but should you follow your heart or another path? We think that happiness is found…
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Journaling can have a profound impact on your life. From Hemingway to Ben Franklin to Virginia Woolf to Mark Twain, George Lucas and many more, we see a common thread. These people were extremely insightful contributors to the way we view…
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Are there ways to tell if you will have a lasting friendship? If there is one thing that can be said for certain about friendship, then it would probably be: it is complicated. Sometimes true friends must say things that are hard to hear.…
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A recent article published in Psychology Today says, “One of the most destructive human pastimes is playing the blame game.” What exactly is this “blame game” and how is it destructive? The blame game is pointing fingers at others and…
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Have you ever just come across a set of words that cause a visceral reaction in you?  A set of words that bring back an onslaught of memories like someone opened the floodgates at the Lessons of Life Dam?  I had that happen today. It was a…
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Stress, anxiety, and even depression are all emotions that we spend most of our time trying to avoid or cure. Although it is healthy to let go of these things to a certain extent, it is also important to learn to listen to what these things…
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We have all kinds of emotions that rule our world.  But when we are in the presence of others or surrounded by nothing but the silence of ourselves, do you tend to lead with a dominant emotion?  'Emotion', encompasses a wide range of…
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Setting high expectations for yourself is not necessarily a bad thing. In fact, it can be extremely productive when it comes to finding success in your career, your relationship or even your home life. True as that is, when you move past a…
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Working with a narcissist can be professionally debilitating, especially when that person is in a position of power. A narcissistic boss with the ability to ruin your career can be extremely destructive to both your professional career and…
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Is it time to take a break from the cell phone?  Let's really ponder this question. There is no denying how cool technology is today. There are many benefits to having a cell phone. For one, we always have a camera at our disposal…
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WOW, is all I can say concerning the energy of the moon(super moon) and eclipse  on January 31.  Did you feel that?  I feel like I got tossed into a spin cycle the last few days and have finally come up for air.  It feels like I am a little…
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“If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other.” -Mother Teresa In speaking to many people about their dogs and why they choose to have them, the answer has come up more than once: compassion. Animals,…
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Here is a fact about the loneliness that many people don’t understand. Loneliness is a state of mind. You can be in a relationship, have a family, and even have loved ones surrounding you all of the time and still feel lonely. Many feel…
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Recently we published an article about how important it is to stay present in the moment. Because saying and doing are different things and it’s easier said than done, especially when your brain has been trained to act a certain way for so…
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Do you know why it's important to focus on the moment?  As humans, we have been gifted with the unique ability to remove ourselves from the present moment.  As such, we are able to look back on things that have happened, gain experiences…
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Is it time to make a significant change in your life? There are moments in every life when people, even the most moral of people, look upon their character and do not like or respect what they see. This is not necessarily a bad thing.…
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Every year millions of people enter into the New Year with a new set of goals. What better time to resolve to take off a couple of pounds, get healthier, start exercising, or quit addictions. Everyone wants to start off the new year fresh.…
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