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What Are You Doing Here, Anyway?

I thought of this poem, one of three written by Amy in Courage, Love and the Meaning of Christmas, and…
Ambition, Courage, Happiness, Healing, Psychology, Success, Thinking

The Most Important Words in the English Language: “I was wrong.”

When I was 5 years old, I went to a church Halloween party dressed as a little devil. I wore…
Happiness, Identity, Psychology, Thinking

Are You a Robot?

Last night I dreamt about being in a medieval-like land with a queen (played by my last girlfriend) and a…
Happiness, Healing, Identity, Optimism, Psychology, Success, Thinking

Change Your Story Today

Do you ever wish your life would change? That you would be happier or more popular or richer or less…
Courage, Psychology, Success, Thinking, Traits

How to Conquer Fear

Sometimes fear is your friend, because it saves you from jumping off high places and getting hurt. Usually fear is…
Happiness, Success, The Meaning of Life, Traits

The Law of the Harvest

The Law of the Harvest simply states that “You reap what you sow.” Want happiness? Sow gratitude, generous actions, hopeful…
U of Life

Life is Hard…Get Over it!

It’s surely no news flash to you that Life is Hard. The surprise is to realize that THAT’S OKAY! Yes, life is…
U of Life

How to Escape the Past

The past sets your expectations of the future, and most people believe it, argue for it, and willingly fight to defend their unquestioned belief…
Adventure, Ambition, Beauty, Confidence, Courage, Enthusiasm, Expression, Happiness, Optimism, Passion

Sponsor a Dancer!!!

I’ve known Bridger Barksdale all his life. I am *awed* at his dedication to his pursuits and the *excellence* he…
Community, Current Events

Boston Marathon Bombing Commentary: Respect

its April 15th 2013 and today’s been a tough day for Americans. Not only did many people at a fork over…
Adventure, Ambition, Christmas Books, Confidence, Enthusiasm, Expression, Optimism, Passion, Success, The Meaning of Life, U of Life, Words to Live By

Happy Thanksgiving + Merry Christmas!

What I am grateful for today (among other things) is that I finally finished writing the last book in my…
Balance, Happiness, Healing, Quickies, Success, The Meaning of Life, Words to Live By

The Simple Things

The latest tech gadgets are cool, thrilling adventures are exciting, and physical pleasures can be satisfying, but sometimes the simple…