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fiercely proud

“Your son might work in a grocery store bagging groceries for the rest of his life.” Someone said this to me right after my son Jack was diagnosed with autism. The words stuck with me for years. I thought about … Continue reading

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be well together

There will always be those whose impulse to hoard, exploit, and oppress is stronger than their impulse to harmoniously coexist, share, heal the collective, and be well together. We tilt the pendulum of our human condition by being rooted, passionate, … Continue reading

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core memory

I don’t know who told you it was too late. Too late to feel wonder again.Too late to create a memory that rewrites the story.Too late to laugh so hard your ribs ache and your cheeks stay sore.Too late to … Continue reading

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Visit or Call Loved Ones

The sweetest holiday memories are often spent with those we love. Take time to spend with loved ones you don’t get to see or talk to often. If you live far away, schedule a phone date with them. Positively Purging-I … Continue reading

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Schedule joy

Schedule joy, not just productivity. Add joyful things to your calendar just as you would work meetings. This could be a weekly dinner date with yourself, a monthly gathering with friends, or simply blocking time to rest without guilt. Positively … Continue reading

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