Much has changed. While living abroad for eight years, my family stopped recognizing American holidays. I viewed the occasions as capitalistic schemes to boost the economy. They aided the status quo while keeping the most vulnerable populations poor. I laughed at the plot.   While I still find many of the dominant holidays silly and materialistic, I have softened my stance. Last week, my children celebrated Halloween for the first time. My oldest is almost fifteen and a fresh

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Where will you put your money this weekend?  Will you bet on the 49ers or the Chiefs?  Perhaps you will keep your bills in your wallet...

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Sometimes, you receive tests in life that you cannot pass alone. Instead of multiple choices, the questions appear in the form of...

When was the last time you experienced pain? We know pain can surface in physical and emotional forms. Perhaps, you are going through a...

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What’s your happy place? Is there more than one spot in your life where you find joy, comfort, and security? If you can answer these...

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I have a new goal. The next time I give a lecture, I want to do it without mentioning Capoeira! Last week, I gave a dynamic talk to...

I did it! This entry is my 100th blog post. To celebrate this milestone, I am offering $100 off my online self-paced personal development...