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The Error of Defending Your Beliefs

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The intent of this spirituality blog post is to point to the nature of most beliefs. Generally speaking, beliefs arise out of the past or concerns for the future rather than the necessity of the present moment. In so many ways, human beings are wrapping themselves up in a fur coat of beliefs to try to keep out the chill of reality. In so doing, they distort their sense of what life is and what is around them. Make no mistake, having ideas and seeing the truth of the matter makes us strong advocates and powerful people, but that power does not come from our …

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The Questions Post

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We used to have a “Questions” post where I would answer specific questions on the blog. I can’t answer emails I get directly but I will answer ones that I can answer on the blog. You can hide anything you … Continue reading →

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What is Dissociative Disorder?

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Dissociative disorders are a collection of mental health issues which involve an altered sense of reality where you feel disconnected from yourself and the world in general.  It’s thought that this tendency to disassociate starts as a defence mechanism when there is a need to cope with an overwhelming event, such as

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It’s about 360, not 180

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“Don’t be a superior planner and inferior doer.” Excellence is about living 360, not 180. You achieve because you take the time to dream, take the time to plan, and then take the time to act – deliberately, with full intent. Pen to paper is but the first step.  Then comes the difficulty, the full engagement, the hard work and sustained effort.  Too many are slackers; they lack grit and persistence.  They miss out on the full reward for work well done, and settle for pocket change instead…

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Workbook Weekend Sale

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I am working to edit the Workbook for 2 reasons: to include more GBOT material and to redesign for CreateSpace so it’s an option when someone buys one of the books. If you’ve purchased the workbook in the past, you … Continue reading →

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Do selfish right

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“Do selfish right.” It’s okay to go to the beach for the weekend rather than volunteer at the homeless shelter.  It’s okay if it balances your life, optimizes your energy, and helps you ultimately give more than you consume. Learn to embrace selfishness with an attitude of grace and compassion. Being a constantly self-sacrificing martyr will only burden your world.  Take time to work out, to attend to your career, to spend quality time with those dear to you.  Take time to clear your head and gain focus. Take care of your needs and you will benefit your world. – We’ve been working on a new website! Whenever we read these posts, we’re…