How can we Love life, when life seems to inflict pain?

How can we Love life, when life seems to inflict pain? First we have to come to terms with something profound. That being… We are not the story we tell about ourselves. This story is every idea that attempts to determine how our life “should” unfold. It’s a common pattern…

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Growing up to be “Happy”

A friend of mine sent this video to me today. She is thinking about using it for a presentation she will be conducting in a couple of months. What intrigued me, was the slide he shares on his studies of the science of being happy and healthy. One of the…

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Is having Peace more important than Love?

I sat with one of my old mentors and cherished friend from the lending industry the other day. I hadn’t seen her in quite a while,  and had always felt my responsibility to be more on point with my composure when I was in her presence.  In the years, I…

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My new running partner for 2014

I took Chana, my new puppy running a couple of days ago for the first time and then again today. I can’t remember ever running with a dog and connecting so quickly. While I was running, I reflected on 2013. I ran in my gratitude. Everything I have asked for,…

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