No matter where you fall on the political spectrum, many of us can agree it’s becoming more and more important to practice mindful living, and become more in touch with nature. When it comes to living our lives in an eco-friendly way, we can feel overwhelmed by the many things we’re asked to consider, from […]
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Another mass shooting in the United States. Another call for thoughts and prayers. Another round of bickering about causes and solutions that goes nowhere. Then what do we do? Do we reset the tragedy clock and hopelessly wait for it to happen again? We all know that’s not a satisfactory answer. We know we can’t […]
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I recently had another conversation about the meaning of heroism, during which I was again confronted with the common belief that to be a hero one must do something “extraordinary.” Yes, once again it boiled down to the “only emergencies and wars make heroes” perception. In light of this, I thought it was time to […]
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Stress is an undeniable—and even vital (in moderation)—part of life. Whether it stems from a pressing deadline at work, uncertainty at home, or constantly comparing yourself to other people’s “snapshots of perfection” on your social media feeds, life is full of stressors. You know too much stress is bad for you. But if you think […]
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In case you missed it, I’ve written about a concept I call the H.E.R.O. mindset on this blog. It provides four fundamental aspects of what it means to be a hero, and offers a positive way of thinking about and living your life. That’s a big reason for this blog’s existence: to help you take […]
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