motivational
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Stronger, Wiser and More Loving
What will your life be like in three years? Personally, these past three years have been the most transformative of my life—physically, mentally, and emotionally. I feel like I’m in the best moment of my life. I have no intention… Continue reading
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Freedom Day
Invent a holiday! Explain how and why everyone should celebrate. OK, let’s approach this with an open mind. We have holidays to commemorate many things. These include religious observances like Christmas or Easter in the West. We also honor those… Continue reading
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No Past or Future, Only Here and Now
Is there an age or year of your life you would re-live? None. The past has passed and is no longer remembered. Every era or year that has gone by—whether good or bad—belongs to the past, and that’s where it… Continue reading
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Defining Success: A Personal Journey
When you think of the word “successful,” who’s the first person that comes to mind and why? I’m going to be very honest. It sounds egocentric. The first person who comes to mind is me. At 50 years old, I… Continue reading
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Principles for a Meaningful Life
What principles define how you live? I don’t harm myself, others, or nature. That was the example my parents set. Doing good feels good. I strive to be a better person each day. I don’t need the promise of eternal… Continue reading
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Starting Over: Rebuilding After Loss
What would you do if you lost all your possessions? Same as last time. Start again from scratch. Get the finances in order. Spend only on essentials. Block credit cards. Reduce debt. Step out of the comfort zone. Lower the… Continue reading
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Spiritual Transformation
What’s a topic or issue about which you’ve changed your mind? I was raised in a conservative and deeply religious household. From a very early age, the existence of God was explained to me through the lens of religion. Similarly,… Continue reading
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Grateful, Thankful, Blessed
What’s your #1 priority tomorrow? The same as every day: giving thanks to God for all my blessings. I make the firm decision to be happy. If we don’t make that our daily priority in life, then nothing we do… Continue reading
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We Work To Live
In what ways does hard work make you feel fulfilled? It’s comforting to come home after a long day of hard work and know that things are going well. Little stress in our lives is OK. Yet, hard work is… Continue reading
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Why Experiencing Solitude Benefits Young Adults
Share a lesson you wish you had learned earlier in life. I wish I’d had the chance to live alone before marrying so early in my twenties. Some young people need the experience of stepping fully out of parental dependence… Continue reading
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