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The Unwinding of an Athlete
Earlier this year, I wrote about neuroplasticity—our brain’s ability to form new neural connections throughout life, enabling us to create new habits and shed old ones. I’d like to share my running journey as an example. I encourage you to consider what parallels in your life are illuminated by this story. Perhaps it will inspire…
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The Council of Joshes
I’ve anticipated today’s post for months. I’m sharing one of my favorite techniques for personal reflection. Several of my clients have employed this technique to build their own council, and I hope I can inspire you to do the same. The Birth of The Council My Council of Joshes began to form one morning during…
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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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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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Exploring Integration
In my quest to accelerate growth—both my own and that of my clients—one building block I’ve come to embrace is integration. In a recent class, I shared my understanding of integration with one of my spiritual teachers. It resonated deeply with her; she asked me to document my definition. As I started down this path,…
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Transformation
Life is a journey. If we were to map our journey of learning and growth on a graph, with time on the x-axis and growth on the y-axis, we would not see a straight line. We’d see a series of jumps and plateaus, with each leap representing a period of transformation. We transform personally. We…
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Be A Liver
Recently, a dear friend described me using an unexpected metaphor. She said I was like a liver. From her tone of voice, I could tell this was intended as a compliment, but my brain was fixated on the bile-producing qualities of a liver that did not feel flattering. When she clarified what she meant by…
