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The Correct Pitch: Hearing My Purpose
Usually, I write my blog in the first person—from my own point of view. But after this blog, I’m switching to the third person, taking a...
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Jul 139 min read


A Pandora Paradox.
Don’t regret doing something before it’s too late This is a strange thought to unpack—how can you regret something unless you actually do...
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Jul 115 min read


Letting Go: Ending a 45-Year Friendship
Recently, a friend [for over 40 years] sent me several audio messages. He was seeking some guidance, a response, maybe just feedback —...
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Jul 615 min read


Becoming the Lesson: My Journey Toward Acceptance
I follow several YouTubers in Thailand. Most of them focus on personal and special interest development. Today’s post is based on, and...
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Jun 219 min read


Notes To Marriage.
As you move through the coming days and weeks, I wanted to offer some thoughts—take them in at your own pace. I’m sharing this out of...
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Jun 1312 min read


Ruthless and Revealing: Two Sides of the Same Edge
I know that I’m not ruthless. It’s not an overly insightful or helpful revelation, but it is a revealing moment. It came up...
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Jun 104 min read


Not Safe To Be or Not To be
In any meaningful relationship, one of the greatest acts of love is letting the other person be exactly who they are—and who they need to...
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Jun 107 min read


Hitting Rock Bottom is Not Enough
When you’ve hit rock bottom, focus on the essentials and confront them head-on. Keep digging into your reasoning—because once you truly...
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Apr 128 min read


Breaking Down Ghosting - a Guide to Understanding and Managing No Reply.
You’re left staring at half-formed thoughts, sitting there unread. So you try again. When I first heard the term ghosting used in...
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Apr 1024 min read


I Forgot About the World for a While.
That might sound brief, but for me, "a while" comes from my father’s way of measuring time—where what might be, most likely never will...
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Feb 266 min read


7 Habits of Disruption
What truly defines an effective leader? And conversely, what leads to ineffective leadership? Credentials from prestigious institutions,...
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Feb 263 min read


The Importance of Clarity in Coaching vs. Counseling | Client Care
A few years ago in Bangkok, I founded Integrated Wellbeing For You , recognizing that there isn’t a single solution that works for...
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Feb 33 min read


Being Invisible and the Search for Meaning in Another Person’s Life
The other day, something unexpected happened. While browsing an educators’ database for positions in Ontario, Canada, I was scrolling...
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Jan 292 min read


Thinking About Intention
Discovering our architecture reveals the vision we hold for our lives. Let me take you on a walk. I hope you’ll walk beside me. At no...
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Jan 253 min read


Thirty Years of Head Injured Memories & Their Impact on My Now.
In the spring of 1995, in downtown Toronto, Canada, I was walking along the north side of Bloor Street, heading west between Yonge and...
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Jan 225 min read


“Don’t Call, Write, or Text.” My Best Friend Broke Up with Me. Now What?
“Don’t call, write, or text” were the last words, message, or communication I received from my best friend of over 50 years. I know it’s...
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Jan 198 min read


Everything is Liquid - The Decline of a Personal Veneer and its Impact on Navel Gazing
There is no hidden narrative between the lines, no metaphor tucked between them, nor any lines being crossed or measured. There are...
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Jan 1712 min read


Disrupting Belonging? Reflecting on Why I Am.
Recently, I listened to a Podcast from Alan Olsen titled Charles Vogl - The Art of Community. They talk about Vogls’ book, The Art of...
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Nov 11, 20233 min read


The Difference Between Freedom and Independence - a freely falling freeing idea.
In last week's blog, I wrote a little about a small breakdown I had in the school counselor's office. I also wrote,” The last time I...
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Nov 5, 20235 min read


The Impact of Binary Crying on Split-Second Decision-Making
For a colleague to know that I am vulnerable made it clear that I am also strong. Putting my premeditated efficacy aside, I asked for...
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Oct 29, 20236 min read
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