Speak Up
This past week I have been, quite literally, voiceless. A bad case of tonsillitis left me with little more than a whisper. It’s been a very quiet week. Today I still don’t have my voice back but I’m feeling just a bit better and I started to notice the changes in my behavior. I realized I’ve been stepping back.
I... >Read More
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better parenting,
character development,
communication,
declaration of values,
faith & spirituality,
friend,
help,
hope,
Life Issues,
listening,
relationships,
Self,
self-esteem,
speaking,
stress,
trust,
values
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Fear At the Top of the Hill
I looked down the 15 foot rock face that the other guys had just ridden down on their mountain bikes and the sight of it froze me in place. But hey, the other five guys did it so I backed up, approached the steep decline and ... froze again, jamming on the brakes. My buddies waited at the bottom... >Read More
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anxiety,
bike,
bike riding,
FamilyLife,
fear,
height,
neal black,
stress,
top of the hill
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Steven Slater, working-class Hero?
How do you handle the stress you encounter at work and home? Yesterday Steven Slater, a flight attendant for 20-something years, finally lost his temper with the rude airline passengers he no doubt encountered on a daily basis:
The incident took place just after the Jet Blue flight landed when a passenger stood to remove a bag from the overhead...... >Read More
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airplanes,
darren hewer,
Men,
quitting,
steven slater,
stress,
travel,
Women,
workplace,
World
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See the World: Volunteer!
If your idea of the perfect holiday involves fresh air, gorgeous views and incredible food, a working holiday at an organic farm might be just what you’re looking for.
I know, I know, work doesn’t sound very restful, but if you have a job that keeps you inside, seated at a desk most of the year, you might be surprised... >Read More
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eating well,
Family,
farming,
food,
health,
holiday,
organic,
stress,
vacation,
volunteer
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Why Do We Put Things Off?
I was reading in the news this morning that Switzerland has decided not to extradite Roman Polanski. He has waited almost a year to get the news that his life on the run can continue. Polanski has had a guilty conviction hanging over his head for more than 30 years.
As I read the article I couldn’t help but think... >Read More
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brakes,
car,
Culture,
extradite,
fix,
maitenance,
procrastinate,
Roman Polanski,
run,
Self,
stress,
switzerland,
World,
worry
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Unfairly Grounded?
Were the airplanes unfairly grounded? In the aftermath of the recent Iceland volcano eruption which spewed volcanic ash all over Europe, some are questioning the decision to ground all airplane flights.
It's estimated that the decision resulted in about $1billion in losses. And now some are suggesting that it was a mistake to keep the planes out...... >Read More
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airplanes,
Culture,
darren hewer,
iceland,
Men,
news,
stress,
travel,
volcano,
Women,
World
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Ipad Kitty is Front Page News
The most viewed video on YouTube today is “Iggy Inviestigates an Ipad”. In the video Iggy the house cat chases a cursor around the screen of a brand new, $500 computer. You can find the link on the homepage of CNN.com . Riveting stuff.
I can’t decide what surprises me more – that someone let their cat play with... >Read More
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boredom,
busyness,
cats,
Family,
stress,
Time,
youtube
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10 Tips for a Less Stressful Holiday
Does your Christmas spirit get lost in the frenzy this time of... >more
Headache-Free Holidays
The holiday season is traditionally a busy time filled with happiness and... >more
What Do You Fear?
Do you crave destiny? (Part 2)