Author: L. Neil Thrussell
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Your Inner Voice
When I was younger – much, much younger – I had this thought that my inner voice would age and mature over time, in the same way that I would age. I even foolishly thought my inner voice would begin to sound like Jeremy Irons or Sam Elliot, and maybe, just maybe James Earl Jones!…
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Standing at a Crossroads
I am very comfortable with my (our) decision for me to leave the government. I am feeling very calm about it! Okay, I am a lot excited about it if truth be told! Whenever I tell people, I am retiring people generally ask. “So what are you going to do with your time now?” Which…
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It’s Time
After a very rewarding 41-year career with the Government of Alberta (Alberta Environment), I (Neil) will be handing in my swipe card and exiting the building for the last time on February 17th, 2023. I am retiring to completely focus my attention on coaching / facilitating and writing full-time. I have enjoyed the many hours…
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Thank you for your comments
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Best Before Date
Question: In your mind, would it have a positive or negative effect on the state of your mental health if you knew your had a best before date right out of the womb? For many, I recognize that knowing your end date would have definite negative effects on your overall mental health. But a little…
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Lets Play a Game!!!
Note: This article may trigger you if you or someone close to you has recently been diagnosed with a terminal illness. Be warned! For the sake of discussion and living a better life, let’s play a game. I am going to ask you to put real serious thought into this. The more real you make…
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What’s Holding You Back?
Last week while we were out at our trailer I overheard a person say, “I could never do that?” Which shocked and surprised me! Why? Because, what the person, “could never do.” Was to the best of my knowledge was not illegal, immoral or really beyond their personal capabilities. Though the fashion police might issue…
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Elders
Holy crap, how did this happen? How the hell did I get asked to join an event as an Elder? Just as important, where has the time gone by? I was recently asked if I would like to participate in an Elders weekend for the ManKind Project I went, “Wait! What? Me? That’s not possible.…
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Bad Things Happen To Good People!
For the second time in less that 2 months, Tina’s Honda CRV has been violated. Some nefarious person or persons have tried to remove her catalytic converter. Apparently there is big money in selling catalytic converters for scrap. The catalytic converts can start at $300 all the way up to $3000 (or more) depending on…
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Turning and Facing Into The Wind
This past weekend I helped staff a mens weekend for an international men’s group I belong to, The Mankind Project. The weekend event is called the New Warriors Training Adventure, NWTA for short. I became part of this organization in November of 2018. My joining the group was a real matter of trust. My friend…