Writing can be a powerful tool for self-development and self-empowerment, particularly for those who identify as creative and introverted. Writing allows for self-expression and introspection and can be used to grow gratitude, set goals, and affirm positive self-talk. Here are three practices that can contribute to your personal growth: Gratitude journaling is a practice that…
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In March of 2018, I created a facebook live video to share a process that a friend had shared with me. The process is, essentially, to start your day listening to a piece of upbeat music, dancing along, then saying “Yes!” with huge enthusiasm and a powerful fist bump in the air. Repeat the “Yes!”…
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I love the phrase, ‘Rooted in Peace’, which describes how we live the Shin Dao – the Way of the Heart. As we walk the path of the Shin Dao, we lead the way with peaceful hearts and minds. We do our best to be at peace with ourselves, be at peace with our environment,…
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A facebook friend posted this story last week, and I was so moved, I have to share with you. A kindness like this is what continues to foster my belief that humanity is good at its core. Our 14-year-old dog Abbey died last month. The day after she passed away my 4-year-old daughter Meredith was…
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It’s been a little over four weeks since I got back from The Legacy Ranch at Silver Spur, near San Antonio, Texas, but it feels like four months! I have packed so much into my life since I graduated from the Klemmer & Associates’ week-long Advanced Leadership Seminar on Jan 29th that each day since…
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by Tina Thrussell I read something yesterday and got REALLY excited! I’ve been saying this for years – our North American society has the concept of aging all wrong. Living longer has less to do with the number of years you’ve been around and more to do with what you’re doing with your years! Ever…
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Happy Valentine’s Day! We hope this letter finds you surrounded by – and filled with – love, joy, and happiness. We wanted to take this moment to express our sincerest love and appreciation for you on this special day. We even appreciate the cynics that think today is nothing more than a Hallmark greeting card…
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Journaling is a powerful tool that can be used for both mental health and goal setting. In today’s fast-paced world, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed and disconnected from our thoughts and emotions. Journaling provides a space for reflection and introspection, allowing us to process our experiences and emotions healthily and constructively. One of…
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As practitioners of the Shin Dao, living with gratitude is an essential part of our (Neil and Tina’s) daily life. Gratitude helps us connect with the world and with ourselves, cultivate a positive mindset, and live in harmony with the Shin Dao, the ultimate reality that lies behind all things. Here are some ways in…
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Taoism (also spelled and pronounced as Daoism) is a Chinese philosophy and religious tradition that emphasizes living in harmony with the Tao (Dao), or “the way”, by following natural laws and living in a simple and unassuming manner. One of the key principles of Taoism (Daoism) is the idea of forgiveness, both for oneself and…
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