Category: L. Neil Thrussell
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Letters From Summer Camp
(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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Personal Growth in Today’s Changing World
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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Power of Your Mindset
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
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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A Valentines Day Message To You
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 Great for Mental Health and Goal Setting
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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Living with Gratitude
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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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!…