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Metaphorical Earbuds and Their Impact on Control, Inclusion and Loving thy Neighbor
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The metaphorical earbuds we knowingly and unknowingly wear signifies a lot of things. Some of those qualities include the desire for control, a lack of inclusion and even weakness. I’m particularly reminded of this given that, as I write this post, I am watching the movie 42, about the astonishing opposition to Jackie Robinson…
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Are Millennials the Lost Generation? A Review of Abandoned Faith
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I have heard about the rise of the Millennials for the vast majority of professional career. And, as one of the youngest GenXers, born just a couple years before the commonly accepted Millennials origin date, I’ve had a unique perspective. On the one hand, I am the apathetic Xer. Although, and on the other…
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Take Out Your Interpersonal Earbuds to Create Sweet Spots for Connecting
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We all have metaphorical earbuds that we are using as interpersonal barriers of relationships. Sometimes, those “earbuds” are intentionally put in place as we are zoning out and keeping ourselves solitary. Other times, they’re in place without our conscious knowledge. Regardless, though, they are leading to missed opportunity. Consider the following scenario from the…
