Well, it’s that time of year when the kites have come out, the days are longer, and swimming pool “Noodles” are selling at big box stores. It’s a time for outdoor fun. Kids are playing in parks while adults do . . . what? I’m not quite sure. As a kid, summer was a fun…
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As most of you know, I have a passion for helping people discover their purpose in life and gaining insight into how to live it. Back in December I posted a quote that said, “Don’t live the same year 75 times and call it a life.” But my friend Paul Batura, who writes a weekly…
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You and your spouse are working on a project, putting a table together. It is going pretty well. You ask an innocent question as to where a part goes, and without warning, he or she responds with an impatient snarky comment. Does that ruin the afternoon? Do things go sour? Oftentimes it is not even…
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How long would you like to live? Hmm. You may be thinking, “I would like to live to see my grandkids get married and maybe even meet my great-grandkids.” Or “My body hurts so much today, I’m ready to cash in the chips.” Valter Longo, PhD is director of the Longevity Institute at the University…
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I remember a few years ago when my father-in-law was in the hospital during the final days of his life. His thinking was getting fuzzy and confused. My wife and I had hardly left the hospital when we get a phone call from him. My wife answered, concerned that there was a problem, but he…
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It was Christmas Eve in 1914 and soldiers from Britain and France were engaged in battle with the Germans. The soldiers were wet and cold and death from artillery fire or sniper attacks were constant threats. It is estimated that 9.7 million soldiers lost their lives in that war. But for a brief period from…
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Last time, we began to look at flexibility (or the lack there of). This morning I want to take a look at ways in which greater flexibility can enhance our relationships. I recently had a client who told me her husband had said to her that he needed all of her tax documents (I am…
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I would imagine that we could all answer “Yes” to that question. Our world is filled with so many stressors, conflicts, divisions, and problems – it would be extremely helpful to experience more contentment. At the same time, that is something that can be easier said than done. So, how can I have more contentment?…
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I remember during the summer between my freshman an sophomore years in college, I worked on a pipeline construction crew, where one of my friend’s dad was the project manager. My family went on vacation, with my dad giving me the following instructions – “You are not to have anyone here in the house while…
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I recently found myself in a discussion with a client rearding the future. He is trying to make some plans regarding his health, travels, and long-term living arrangements. He also raised end of life issues. The conversation ran several different direct But I couldn’t help but notice the intensity with which he looked at all…
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