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Up Until Now...

August 7, 2017

Self-limiting beliefs are just that: things that we believe about ourselves based on past experience or conditioning. These beliefs are so "true" to us that we never even think to examine their truthiness.

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Tags courage, self awareness, perspective, improvement, goals

This Tricky Thing Called Abundance 

August 1, 2017

Over the years, I have studied the concept of abundance. I've interviewed people who I think are living abundant lives and I've actively worked to shift my mindset from scarcity to abundance.

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Tags Acceptance, perspective, change, goals, love

Summoning Your Inner Child 

July 24, 2017

For a long time, I've wanted to write a "children's" book. I just love those books that call upon us to step into the wonder and awe of our childhood to explore ideas that can serve us at any age.

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Tags self awareness, courage, Acceptance, passion, perspective

What State of Mind Drives Your Reality? 

July 18, 2017

When I conducted research, I heard over and over again that people feel trapped by their circumstances. They live by others' expectations  and don't feel like they can make choices to liberate themselves.

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Tags improvement, courage, change
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Courage Companion

July 11, 2017

It's always scariest just before you make the move. Sometimes when we're afraid, we need a courage companion, someone who can say, "Come on...we can do this together."

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Tags self awareness, courage, Acceptance, change
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Time Travel

July 5, 2017

I was surprised to find that while Zagreb had probably changed a great deal, the most dramatic change was the one I noticed about myself.

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Tags self awareness, change, perspective

Pathway To The Spirit

June 26, 2017

Try these daily practices to tap into a deeper sense of spiritual connection.
 

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Tags self awareness, purpose, love, Acceptance
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Gift Wrap

June 20, 2017

Listen up. It's not simply the gift that matters. It's also the wrapping. Your experiences, your knowledge, your accent, your weird cadence...all of it combine to create someone special.

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Tags leadership, courage, self awareness, purpose, Acceptance, passion

What's Your Weird?

June 13, 2017

I wanted to be weird. I've always admired people who have gone against the grain. When people tell me they feel like they don't fit in, I have an immediate sense that I'm going to like them.

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The Magic Moment

June 5, 2017

As I felt my face kissed by the sun and my hair lifted by the breeze, my thoughts wandered to my entry on the Courage Wall: I wish I had the courage to believe I am enough.

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Tags self awareness, perspective, Acceptance, courage

The System of Letting Go 

May 31, 2017

I've been thinking about why it's so darned hard to let go of the things we want to release. The logical side of our brains can tell us that we want to change, but there are other factors at play.

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Tags courage, self awareness, perspective, Acceptance

Taking Action

May 24, 2017

While I believe in the power of thought, I think many of us get stuck there.
 

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Tags courage, improvement, goals, passion, leadership, self awareness
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Announcing "Soar!"

May 16, 2017

We're launching a new interactive public art project called "Soar." The project helps people consider what might be holding them back and invites them to let that go to become more free.

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Tags self awareness, love, courage, Acceptance, balance

Let Go

May 9, 2017

"Let Go." Dozens of people scribed these words, hoping to find a way to lighten their load as they walk through life. But what does it mean, and how do you really do it?

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Opposite Day

May 2, 2017

Lately I've felt like I need to shake things up a bit. I need to tap into a different energy that allows me to shake things up and do things differently.

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