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5 Surprising Life Lessons on Overcoming Fears and Reaching Your Goals from Young Swimmers
What if the essential life skills we need didn’t come from experts? As I witnessed my son’s swim meet, I realized that valuable life lessons on facing fears and reaching for your goals…
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Going Against Its Nature: The Anti-temple Food that Brings Me Calm
What works for one might not work for others. When we consume so much online and follow people we admire, it’s essential to retain who we are and what brings us joy. Most…
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Everything Changes: How to Find Peace in Life’s Unpredictability
The secret to dealing with life's difficult situations is accepting its changing nature. Learn more about impermanence and meditation.
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5 Life Lessons from The Tender Bar – A Book Review
How does a young boy learn about manhood without a father figure? In The Tender Bar, J.R. Moehringer shares how he found his father figures in the most unexpected place: a bar. In…
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Experiences During A Year Without Alcohol: A Journey of Personal Growth
Each year, I take on a new challenge to test my willpower. In 2024, I gave up alcohol. I didn’t have a drink the whole year. No more mojitos or moscow mules. I…
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Reflections on My 2024 Journey: Growth, Challenges & New Beginnings
2024 was a year of growth, challenges, and insightful lessons. Join me as I reflect on navigating work and discipline, building community, and growing as a parent. Building Community I stepped out of…
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What the Movie Inside Out Teaches Us About Living a Happier Life
Have you ever judged yourself for feeling angry, jealous, or sad? Have you struggled to understand these emotions or explain them to a child? When my son told me he wanted to watch…
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How to Make the Most of Your Waiting Time as a Parent
As a parent, I spend a lot of time waiting. Whether I’m waiting for my child to finish his sports or music lesson or another appointment, I have a lot of time to…
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Beyond the Notes: 5 Life Lessons from Learning the Violin as an Adult
When I decided to learn the violin, I didn’t expect it to transform how I approach life. But this challenging instrument has taught me more than music. It has taught me to face…
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How I Discovered the 5 Things that led to My True Self: A Personal Journey
It’s easy to let life go by on auto-pilot and do things that look good on the outside, seeking validation from others. Very rarely do we pause and ask, what do I like?…
