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Author Archives: Monica
Knowing When to Stop “Efforting” – Three Circumstances
Let’s start by defining the difference between trying and efforting. I see a difference. Trying is making a concerted attempt to accomplish an ideal goal. Something noble in its purpose, and within our means to attain. It is a desirable … Continue reading
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Tagged Doing Right, Efforting, goals, intention, personal growth
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To Be Happy, Set the Right Priorities – 4 Principles
I believe in the aim of practicing love as a lifework. We are called to love one another. Love is our guiding light. Unfortunately, in the world we live in, that pursuit can be more difficult than it sounds. More … Continue reading
Posted in Advice, Navigating Life, Philosophy
Tagged Energy Vampires, happiness, personal growth, self-actualization, Setting Priorities
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Believing in the Impossible – A Necessity for Personal Growth
Here’s a quick quiz for you. Which area has more? A) Stars in the Milky Way, the galaxy in which the earth resides; or B) trees on earth? You’ve at least once in your life gazed upon the expanse that … Continue reading
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Tagged believe, impossible, personal growth, self-actualization
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The Only Resolution You Need for This Year and Beyond
Happy New Year! It’s once again the start of a new year and we are all making resolutions that we believe we need to make in order to be a better person in the upcoming new year. We tend to … Continue reading
Posted in Advice, Getting Ahead, Navigating Life, Philosophy
Tagged change, goals, intention, kindness, New Years Resolution, self-actualization, self-improvement
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Love is More Important Than Ever
The holidays are a catalyst for one of the greatest forces for good we have. In the midst of the holiday season, even in the throes of social divisiveness and a continuing Covid pandemic, love gains a foothold. Through all … Continue reading
Posted in Advice, Emotions, Philosophy
Tagged Doing Right, holiday greetings, kindness, love, self-actualization
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The Power Behind Your Goals – Three Mighty Forces
If you are a goal-setter (and if you are reading this, you probably are), you know the best practices in how to set goals – write them down, set smaller, more reachable goals, etc. Those are important elements for defining … Continue reading
Posted in Advice, Emotions, Navigating Life
Tagged action, belief, goal-setting, goals, intention, open mind, self-love, self-respect
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To Be or Not to Be Humble – Four Advantages
The great scientist, Albert Einstein, was a humble man. Soon after he moved to America, he was asked to speak to a group of mathematicians at Princeton on tensor analysis as it was linked to his relativity theory. A small … Continue reading
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Tagged Doing Right, humble, Humbleness, humility, self-actualization
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Why We Need Wonder in Our Lives and How to Make it Happen
Peter was a sensitive man nearly 70, who became so disconnected from his sense of wonder and mystery that his outlook on life suffered. A pervasive sadness took over with such force that two counselors diagnosed him as “clinically depressed.” … Continue reading
Posted in Advice, Emotions, Navigating Life, Philosophy
Tagged amazement, awe, joy, Mystery, opportunity, philosophy, possibilities, significance, wonder
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Changing Minds Begins with Understanding – An Empathetic Approach
We find ourselves in an explosive time. People not simply putting forth their own opinions, but doing so with a violent force. Groups of like-minded people banding together to insist that everyone get on board with their opinions. And if … Continue reading
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Tagged assumption, change, Communication, Doing Right, tolerance, understanding
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Unmasking Assumptions as a Key to Change
About 20 years ago, I was making changes focused on my health. Small changes I was making to my exercise/mindset routine and diet were included. One of those specific changes was beginning a practice of yoga every day. Another focused … Continue reading
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Tagged argument, beliefs, Communication, misbeliefs, misinterpretations, perception, understanding, words
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