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Balance, Beauty, Happiness, Money, The Meaning of Life, Thriving, U of Life, Words to Live By

Ephemeral Art

This summer, people started building crazy cairns (rock piles that mark a trail) all along the bike trails in the…
Confidence, Courage, Depression, Energy Work, Enthusiasm, Forgiveness, Happiness, Healing, Identity, Intuitive Connection, Love, Psychology, Thinking, Thriving, U of Life

Heal Your Mind

UPDATE: the book is finished and you can find it here: Heal Your Emotions (yes, we changed the name from…
Ambition, Community, Courage, Enthusiasm, Love, Passion, Success, U of Life

Thank a Teacher

I recently came across this inspiring letter written by a new teacher and she gave me permission to share it…
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Today is National “Talk to a Stranger” Day

I just got home from a long trip, flying one way across the country then driving back (to help my…
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A Plea for Pluralism

PLURALISM. That’s what’s on my mind, Facebook; thanks for asking. Pluralism means THERE ARE A LOT OF DIFFERENT LIFESTYLES and…
Adventure, Confidence, Courage, Happiness, Identity, Love, Speaking, Success, Thriving, U of Life, Words to Live By

The One Essential

I gave this keynote address on “The One Essential” at the Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce Great Kids Awards this…
Happiness, Healing, Love, U of Life

Love Conquers All

We’ve heard it before but we barely understand how consistently love resolves all conflict and solves or improves all problems…
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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…
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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…
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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, 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…
Adventure, Courage, Enthusiasm, U of Life

Roots vs. Wings

Have you ever had wanderlust? Have you glanced through all the stunningly exotic photos online or that your friends pin…
Enthusiasm, Identity, Technology, The Meaning of Life, U of Life

Our Bright Technological Future

Want to get excited about the future? Watch this awesome talk by X Prize’s Peter Diamandis showing how rapidly we’re…