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The 5 Simple Realizations of a Peaceful Mind

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With so many paths to a destination that seems impossible to reach, it’s hard to believe we can ever get there at all! I’m referring to peace, of course.

Attaining a peaceful mind during a chaotic moment can be an exercise in futility, but is there any reason you can’t attain peace between the chaotic moments in life?

I think we think too much between those moments, and it’s time to access a less stressful space so that we can at least connect with ourselves before the next big crisis hits.

Time to learn some simple realizations of a peaceful mind so that we can let go of stress once in a while.  [Read more…]

Sometimes the End of a Relationship is the Beginning of a New Challenge

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Relationships end, unfortunately. But sometimes what you think is the hardest part (the breakup) turns out to be tame compared to what follows.

Your ex may not want it to end so they do things that make you uncomfortable. Or, the one you “dumped” is still friends with your friends and family, so the ties are harder to break and the distance harder to attain.

What do you do when this kind of stuff happens? I address a couple of emails asking these very questions on today’s episode.

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Start Trusting Your Instincts

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After I met my wife, I took a long drive from New Hampshire to Georgia, where she lived. I stayed for a month then drove back home. Fortunately, I timed my drive so that when I return I’d miss a major snow storm.

On the way home, I stopped at a rest area to take a break. While sitting in my truck, I saw this old red sedan pull up. The driver had his head stretched forward over his steering wheel peering into my truck trying to make eye contact with me.

My first thought was to lock my doors. I thought, “Is this guy going to rob me?”

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Reducing Negative Self-Talk

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If the voices in your head are saying anything but positive messages to you, then this is the show for you.

Negative inner dialogue can prevent you from almost everything you want to do in life. So many opportunities will be missed, all because you listened to a voice that is likely misleading you into believing you are something less than you are.

It’s time to switch around those inner voices so that they support you, and maybe even make you laugh.

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