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Facing Fears… and Trying Not to Throw Up
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Facing fears can come in various sizes. There can be enormous fears, like getting out of toxic relationships because a fear of being alone outweighs the alternatives. And we can also be facing fears that some may consider silly, like spiders, clowns or traveling too far from home. Yes, the latter group is silly to some, yet provoking of cold sweats…
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When a Window of Opportunity Becomes a Door
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Opportunity exists all around us, we just have to be active at recognizing and responding. It’s sometimes the result of good planning and it’s sometimes being aware of seemingly random happenings. Regardless, there’s a moment when you have to be decisive, committed, and then have the courage to see it through. I was reminded of…
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Gaining Personal Momentum By Taking Small Steps
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When challenged to find personal momentum, I often think about a scene from my favorite movie, Steve Martin’s “The Jerk.” It’s a humorous way of reminding us about the importance of taking steps forward rather than standing still. In the movie, Martin’s Navin Johnson is a white man who learns he’s adopted by the…
