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A Sane Response to the Death of Certainty

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Written by: Andrew Harvey and Carolyn Baker, Ph.D.,

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The majority of people traumatized in childhood do not recognize the fact, and few people in 2020 would have readily named the pandemic as a trauma.

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A Place of Rest from Ever-Accelerating Change

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Written by: Pierre Pradervand

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For eons we lived in a world where change was so slow that a snails’ pace would by comparison seem like a racing car from the famous Le Mans car race. Stability was the name of the game...

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A New Blueprint for Fixing A Broken Life

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Written by: Julia Harriet

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By mid-life, most of us have faced a significant loss such as the passing of a loved one, losing a job, or the dissolution of a formative relationship. These painful experiences can leave us feeling like we’ve taken a wrecking ball to the heart.

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Can We Be Too Old?

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Written by: Barry Vissell

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We all know the expression, "You're as old as you think or feel." Too many people give up on activities just because of age. The real danger here is the giving up on life...

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A Few Simple Things I’ve Learned Along The Way

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Written by: Peter Ruppert

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Sometimes, when we are laser-focused on our goals and making our mark on the world, the relentless activity can become all-encompassing. In pursuit of a good life, we can sometimes forget to enjoy what is right in front of us.

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Valuable Habits and Mindsets to Re-invent Your Life

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Written by: Ronald Alexander

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To create change in your life and to make a better mark on the world, you will need to cultivate a new mindset.

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Playing with Metaphors to Help You With Transformation

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Written by: Carl Greer PhD, PsyD

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When your story isn’t working for you, when it seems to be influencing what you’re experiencing and causing you unhappiness, you can change it. And playing with metaphors can help you to do that.

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Playing with Metaphors to Help You With Transformation (Video)

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Written by: Carl Greer PhD, PsyD

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When your story isn’t working for you, when it seems to be influencing what you’re experiencing and causing you unhappiness, you can change it. And playing with metaphors can help you to do that.

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These 3 Things Make People Want To Return to their Home Town

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Written by: Rachel Cramer, Iowa State

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People who return to their hometowns tend to be better positioned to create change and spur development because they already have connections and a better understanding of the community context. I think there's power in returning to a place where people know you

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Unpacking the Man Box: How to Face Your “Stuff”

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Written by: Ray Arata

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All it takes is turning on the news, reading the newspaper, or talking to people these days to be reminded that men’s behavior is getting a lot of attention. The #times up, #metoo and Black Lives Matter movements provided the requisite spark to raise awareness about toxic, masculine behavior.

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Unpacking the Man Box: How to Face Your “Stuff” (Video)

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Written by: Ray Arata

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All it takes is turning on the news, reading the newspaper, or talking to people these days to be reminded that men’s behavior is getting a lot of attention. The #times up, #metoo and Black Lives Matter movements provided the requisite spark to raise awareness about toxic, masculine behavior.

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The 3 Things You Can Control in Life and How To Use Them (Video)

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Written by: Paola Knecht

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I have good news: There’s a way to recalibrate your focus and take control of your busy life. It all comes down to paying attention to the three things you do have control over.

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The 3 Things You Can Control in Life and How To Use Them

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Written by: Paola Knecht

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I have good news: There’s a way to recalibrate your focus and take control of your busy life. It all comes down to paying attention to the three things you do have control over.

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The Power of Five: Five Weeks, Five Months, Five Years

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Written by: Shelly Tygielski

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At times, we have to let go of what is to make room for what will be. Of course, the very idea of change — small or major — usually produces at least some discomfort and...

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A New Reality: After Trauma Comes Transformation (Video)

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Written by: Steve Taylor

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In the midst of intense suffering, an amazing transformation can occur. It sometimes happens to people who have been through periods of severe addiction, depression, bereavement, and so on. I call this phenomenon “transformation through turmoil” (or TTT, for short).

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Designing a New Future for Yourself

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Written by: Carl Greer PhD, PsyD

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In the physical world, things have a past and a future, a beginning, and an end. For example, I’m sitting on a chair in my office at my desk that I’ve had for more than fifty years. At some point, this chair...

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Designing a New Future for Yourself (Video)

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Written by: Carl Greer PhD, PsyD

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In the physical world, things have a past and a future, a beginning, and an end. For example, I’m sitting on a chair in my office at my desk that I’ve had for more than fifty years. At some point, this chair...

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Where Do We Go From Here? (Video)

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Written by: Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf.com

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Life can be confusing. There are so many things going on, so many choices presented to us. Even a trip to the grocery store involves choosing between a multitude of options...

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Where Do We Go From Here?

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Written by: Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf.com

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Life can be confusing. There are so many things going on, so many choices presented to us. Even a trip to the grocery store involves choosing between a multitude of various options...

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Is It Punishment or Divine Gift? (Video)

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Written by: Joyce Vissell

Is It Punishment or Divine Gift? (Video)

When tragedy, death of a loved one, or extreme disappointment strikes, do you ever wonder if our Divine Creator is punishing you? A lot of people feel this way...

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Is It Punishment or Divine Gift?

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Written by: Joyce Vissell

Punishment or Divine Gift?

When tragedy, death of a loved one, or extreme disappointment strikes, do you ever wonder if our Divine Creator is punishing you? A lot of people feel this way...

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