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cc Studio has gone through several changes and sev eral servers. We are now at home on our own servers and I have changed the focus of what is presented here. I began teaching in 2009 and that takes up much of my time.I have an incredible family and have decided to share some of their insights here. Enjoy.
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The first of the Four Noble Truth‘s in Buddhism states that life is suffering. But if that is the case, why do Buddhist leaders such as the Dalai Lama seem to have so much joy everywhere they go? Wouldn’t they … Continue reading
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Livin’ My Life
Livin’ My Life I’ve been struggling with my weight for 31 years and I’m only 44. I’ve decided that there are certain things I will accept about myself, and certain things, I will no longer allow to control me. By … Continue reading
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Confused!
That’s right, I’m confused. I’ve been on every diet know to man kind. Tried every crazy thing out there. Can anyone say, ephedra! Eaten only certain foods, swore off others permanently, and consistently wanted more. I’ve read everything available on … Continue reading
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The Nice Guys Guide to Standing Up For Yourself
Photo courtesy of Esper.Art.Br All through history there are examples of powerful beings pushing around less powerful beings. This happens for many reasons, sometimes the aggressor doesn’t realize what they are doing, sometimes they don’t know who they are, sometimes … Continue reading
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Never Feel Like a Loser Again
Photo courtesy of Tiago Ribeiro “What a man thinks of himself, that it is which determines, or rather indicates, his fate.”~Henry David Thoreau I have a very clear memory of me looking into the mirror and thinking “what a worm”. … Continue reading
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5 Reasons to Always Be Positive
Photo Courtesy of H. Koppdelaney You can’t help the circumstances around you all of the time. People with authority will make bad decisions, emergencies will happen, and even the best laid plans will sometimes go very wrong. What you do … Continue reading
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Free-Fall: Keeping a Promise
Photo Courtesy of notsogoodphotography This post is dedicated to someone who I can only hope will get to read it. It was my last year of high school, and you were asking people of all different grades, to write a … Continue reading
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Why Presentation Matters and How to Make it Work
Photo Courtesy of Joshua Hoffman Photography A little while ago a friend from twitter, @Bpraveenreddy, asked me what the one thing I wish I had learned earlier in my life was. The answer took me about a week to come … Continue reading
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6 Traits of Real Confidence
Confidence is a major key to many aspects of our lives. It can be applied to happiness in the way it frees us from many internal struggles. It can help us in our work lives. A confident person is more … Continue reading
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Why Your Dreams Matter
Photo Courtesy of h.koppdelaney Note from Justin: This woman has been the consistent influence that taught me how to never make an excuse for not going after my dreams. She has dealt with me since the day I was … Continue reading
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