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Going to the dentist
I went to the dentist this morning. A so called “wisdom tooth” has been bothering me for the last two months. I was told to extract it would be a solution. I have been putting off this visit for a couple of weeks. Not able to sustain this pain any longer, I finally decided to…
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The Elephant and the blind men
For centuries, Sufi Masters have been using short stories to teach their spiritual disciples important life lessons. Below you’ll read one of my favorite Sufi stories: “The Elephant and the blind men,” and I invite you to share your perspective on what point you make out of it. Once there was a city, the inhabitants…
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THE ART OF ANTICIPATION & HAPPINESS
Travel, or Just thinking about a getaway can yield surprising benefits, pleasure, and happiness. This is what Elizabeth Dunn, a psychology University professor, called “Anticipation” which is a valuable source of pleasure.” “You can do something pretty simple and feel fantastic,” she told Stephanie Rosenbloom in an interview for The New York times. Now may…
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Thanks to Give Happy!
I spent part of this Thursday morning reading the Times on my cellphone. Last week, David Leonhardt, editor of the New York Times Morning Newsletter, invited his readers to send him six words describing what made them thankful in 2020. He was inspired by this form of writing –the six-word memoir– popularized by the author…
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Revising Tim Ferris’ book : The 4 Hour-Workweek in this special moment
I always enjoy re-reading a good book. I can go over the dates I read it the first time, and the context of the moment of my revisiting of the text. That’s what I did last night with Tim Ferris’ book: “The 4 hour workweekEscape 9-5, live anywhere, and join the new rich.” When the…
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SUCCEED WITHOUT TALENT
My friend, Barbara, who has just been elected to lead an organization of 4000 people, introduced me to the leadership work of Jon Gordon. Jon is a best selling author of more than 20 books. My favorite ones so far are The Energy Bus and The Power of Positive leadership. Jon is a sought out…
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JUNETEENTH: A CELEBRATION OF FREEDOM AND LIBERATION
Juneteenth is an unofficial American holiday and an official Texas state holiday, celebrated annually on the 19th of June in the United States to commemorate the announcing of federal orders in Texas, on June 19, 1865, that all slaves in Texas were now free. June 19 is celebrated as Juneteenth, the anniversary of the day in 1865 that Union forces announced in Texas that slaves were…
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EDNA LAROCHE: THE BANANA LADY
EDNA LAROCHE, is an Haitian descent media personality, a TV anchor, an executive professional, turning to baking banana breads to change the world one palate at a time. The story began with her love of bananas. One day in her home, in Sunrise, FL, with Joseph, her fiance, she had a few ripened bananas that…
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SELF: Single Element Leadership Failure
I had the pleasure to listen to an audio from Terry Brady on Rascal Radio this morning entitled SELF: Single Element Leadership Failure. It comes to my mind to share with you some questions she raised that might get you thinking about your own “SELF.” “SELF,” she said, “is most of the time associated with…
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Danielle Gilchrist, a realtor in Florida, is about self-actualization, wealth, and being a “good person.”
It was a Saturday morning, I was home attending a conference’s call, when I heard a knock on my door. I looked through the windows and saw a young lady waiting outside, holding a clipboard and a pen. I opened and she greeted me with a “Good Morning, sorry to bother you,” before she added…
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