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Fiercely Loyal
Throughout my life, I’ve described myself as fiercely loyal. Historically, I’d say that’s an aspect of my personal brand. Loyalty never made the list when I did a values exercise, but I identified with it and boasted about it. Now, that concept of loyalty gives me great pause. While I don’t want to throw the
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The Mirage of the Mountain Biker
Soon after I arrived in Santa Fe, I met a lovely couple in the Historic Town of Lamy named Kris and Pat. They are runners and had recently purchased mountain bikes. They were incredibly enthusiastic and encouraged me to get one, highly recommending a particular store and salesperson to work with. Mountain biking was one
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Navigating Troubled Waters
We live in unprecedented times, and the past week has been a roller coaster ride. We will each process this in our own way, in our own time. Today, I’d like to share a few thoughts about how I’m processing, hoping it helps you form your own way of processing. Stay Informed – In Moderation
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Building Your Council
Last year, I wrote about The Council of Joshes. This has become a staple of my life, allowing me to acknowledge and explore different aspects of who I am. Recently, one of my teachers suggested that as I’m growing, I need the council because it’s just too hard to fit who I am becoming into
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Reorienting
Life offers many moments that demand reorientation—starting a new job, moving to a new home, or entering a new relationship. These events often force us to pause, observe, and recalibrate. As someone currently living a nomadic lifestyle—moving to a new location every few weeks—I’ve been immersed in a constant state of reorientation. This experience has
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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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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,
