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It only takes a small bit of effort to make the average, extraordinary.

Posted by By The Author July 21, 2024Posted inChange, Hope, The Circle of Influence
A solid foundation can be built by applying this principle to multiple areas of life. Work ethic; a wish is not a plan. A dream can become a plan, through…
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In Tune

In Tune

Posted by By The Author February 18, 2024Posted inChange, Hope, The Circle of Influence
As I sat down with my favorite instrument this morning, it was like visiting an old friend. I know the sound the instrument produces when it is in tune, this…
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The waters of disruption

The waters of disruption

Posted by By The Author October 25, 2023Posted inChange, Hope, The Circle of Influence, The Dark Side
Disruption; the universal constant. Disruption, also known as change, is a natural and reoccurring force. Disruption can cause our thinking brains to become misaligned, bringing the increased potential for poor…
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The Jewel

The Jewel

Posted by By The Author September 26, 2023Posted inChange, Hope, The Circle of Influence
I feel whole. That is the thought that popped into my mind shortly after arriving home. As that thought breezed in, it occurred to me that we are the owners…
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Inward Alignment\Battling depression

Inward Alignment\Battling depression

Posted by By The Author September 19, 2023Posted inChange, Hope, The Circle of Influence, The Dark Side
It is important to understand that depression is not an emotion. Depression is a mental illness. It can be help to remember this when trying to understand one’s own thought’s…
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Engage the Rage

Posted by By The Author August 29, 2023Posted inHope, The Circle of Influence, The Dark Side
In an anxious moment, as under an angry sky, rage can descend with quick and blinding fury. Recognize the rage. When the temperature is soaring; and the mind is preparing…
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Mind Blind

Posted by By The Author June 23, 2023Posted inThe Circle of Influence, The Dark Side
The mind can become twisted and thoughts scattered. In the mind, thoughts give root to narratives. The shadow of anxiety; of an unknown future; it is always within the mind’s…
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Sit in observation

Posted by By The Author February 23, 2023Posted inThe Circle of Influence
Observation; withholding judgement. Evaluate. Was a decision first level thinking? Instant results or within a short timeframe? What was the object of this short term thinking? What are the projected…
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The Guy

The Guy

Posted by By The Author February 8, 2023Posted inThe Circle of Influence
I sought to be my dads center of attention. I felt as though dad was the rock. The guy holding it all up. When I think back and try to…
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Memories and mindfulness

Posted by By The Author January 20, 2023Posted inChange, The Circle of Influence
You will always be who you are in the moment in which you live. Memories can be good; they can be used to observe, not to be relived, or to…
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