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Just a Little Patience
I have learned many lessons over the years. The lesson of practicing patience must be important, as I’ve had to learn it and re-learn it countless times. Anticipation If you are of a certain age, you probably remember the commercial for Heinz Ketchup featuring Carly Simon’s “Anticipation.” One child complains to the other about how…
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Your First 90 Days
My client base is experiencing a season of transition. Several clients are starting new jobs at new organizations. Others have been promoted and are adapting to new responsibilities (and letting go of old ones). A few have picked up additional roles through a side hustle. Even if your role hasn’t changed in years, I recommend…
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The Neuroscience of Doing and Being
Recently, I offered a formal definition for teliodosis: A state of living characterized by the integration of doing and being, where actions are naturally aligned with a deep sense of presence and purpose, fostering a harmonious and fulfilling life. The interplay between doing and being also plays out in our brains, and when we understand…
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Dragonfly
I spent the past week on vacation visiting my Partner in Wonder. True to form, our week was filled with wonder, including many moments of synchronicity. We noticed many dragonflies throughout the week, which caused us to look up the symbolism of Dragonfly as a spirit animal. Here’s ChatGPT’s take: As a spirit animal, the…
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Refining Teliodosis
I introduced the term teliodosis in March of 2023. What began as a simple exercise exploring the integration of conflicting values grew into something far more meaningful. Over the past 18 months, my understanding of the concept has evolved. I now embrace teliodosis as a way of life. Today, I’ll refine the definition of teliodosis,…
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Social Connections
Today’s post builds upon my meaningful conversations post.* That post appeared to resonate with many of you based on the reactions. Perhaps most importantly, my mom loved it. 💙 I am sure part of what resonates is the emphasis on social connections. This is a key area in many formulas for happiness and one that…
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