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Aging…maturing…growing older changes you—in some ways for the better and in some ways not. I will never be as physically resilient in my sixties as I was in my teens. I worked every day after school for the local butcher and then weekends at the…

“Peak experiences involve a heightened sense of wonder, awe, or ecstasy over an experience.”—Gayle Privette   People reported that peak experiences tended to occur during artistic, athletic or religious experience, moments in nature or during intimate moments with family or friends. Creating peak experiences is…

There are things we need to do. There are things we need to change. There are actions we need to take. If it’s something we really want, we jump on it pretty quickly. If it’s something that is painful, annoying or difficult, avoidance is the…

It’s just human nature to run with the herd. We naturally want to be in the majority, doing what everyone does. We don’t want to subject ourselves to the judgment of others; in fact, most of us devote the greatest part of our lives making…

Nothing is easier than reacting to a feeling or thought. Our brain chemicals unleash a need for speed—the result of which may lead to anywhere from mistake to disaster. I’m not talking about avoiding danger or threats; I’m referring to those internal thoughts that cause…

We are good at living in our heads, grinding our thoughts to dust. In my own case, I want to make sure that I have thought through all the possibilities and potential outcomes before I come to a decision. But honestly, there’s a time and…

The rhythmic ‘brush, brush, brush’ of broom against the deck can be hypnotic and relaxing. So there I was, on a breezy afternoon with leaves raining down, sweeping my deck. Several thoughts crossed my mind as I moved broom across the wooden slats, pushing detritus…