Wow. I hear Shrek saying, “Onions, donkey!” We are like onions, constantly peeling back layers. More layers of awareness, more layers of potential growth. On Sunday, an amazing coach (who happens to be the man I live with) invited me to close my eyes and imagine what it would feel like to connect with 100…
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(In the spirit of the letters I had to write as a kid on the first day of summer camps I attended.) Dear Mom, We hope your summer has been as great as ours! Our summer adventures have been nothing short of extraordinary! We, Tina Thrussell and L. Neil Thrussell, embarked on a whirlwind of…
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Life is a remarkable journey filled with countless opportunities, experiences, and adventures. However, without purposeful direction, it can be easy to get lost in the chaos of everyday routines. This is where a bucket list comes into play, serving as a powerful tool to inspire, motivate, and guide you toward living a fulfilling and meaningful…
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In today’s rapidly evolving world of technological advancements, social transformations, and global uncertainties, self-development and self-reflection have become more important than ever. These practices offer you tools to navigate the dynamic world we live in and cope effectively with the changes unfolding around you. Self-development involves a conscious effort to enhance your knowledge, skills, and…
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Mindset refers to a person’s mental attitude, beliefs, and perceptions about themselves, others, and the world around them. It is the lens through which individuals interpret and make sense of their experiences, challenges, and opportunities. Having a positive mindset is powerful because it influences how we perceive and respond to the various situations that life…
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Living an extraordinary life is a goal that many people aspire to achieve, yet few people know how to go about doing. We’d like to take you on a brief journey of exploring the 12 tenets of Shin Dao and how they can help you live a life of purpose, meaning, and fulfillment. What the…
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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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a heart felt share from Neil Thrussell I don’t know about you, but asking for help can sometimes be very hard for me to do. Especially in the past. I was always, “I can do this on my own!” and I would say this with some energy or force behind it… A little bit like…
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