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A Book About Achieving Freedom

June 11, 2013

What does freedom mean to you? It’s a tough question. When I was younger I think my answer would have been much more skewed to the financial aspects of life. Back when I had my first job in the corporate world, an intern at GE Appliances in Louisville, Kentucky, I thought I had it all [...]

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Tips For Dealing With Worry

June 8, 2013

As Afa, the beautiful Jack Russell I’m blessed to be living with here in Cyprus, barked and barked at this cat, I couldn’t help but think about how we humans do the same thing. I highlighted the cat in the picture, but it’s still barely visible. In real life I had a hard time finding [...]

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Photo Friday – Love At First Sight – Nicosia, Turkish Republic Of Northern Cyprus

June 7, 2013

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Change Your Paradigm – Different Is Beautiful

June 3, 2013

On my first day at Inle Lake it was too late to take a boat tour of the city. Instead I rented a bike and cycled around the outskirts of the town. I had a destination in mind, but at one point I decided to cycle down an unpaved road to see where it led. [...]

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What Is Your Greatest Fear?

June 1, 2013

Maybe I had morbid friends, but this was a question I got a lot in high school and college. I think the first time I was asked I didn’t have an answer. It wasn’t something I thought about. But as time went on I did have an answer: ending up alone in life. Yes, being [...]

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Zach Sobiech’s Story – Life, Love, And Music

May 25, 2013

Rarely do I find myself speechless, but that’s exactly how I felt after I saw this video. The wisdom this young man had, the purity of his love, and the impact he had on his community. It’s all so beautiful. Unfortunately he passed away last week, but his story lives on via the video below, [...]

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2 Burmese Monks, No Common Language, Tons Of Fun

May 15, 2013

As I explored Bagan by bike, I was going to a particular temple next to the river. On my way I saw a beautiful temple and decided to stop for a minute to see it. I didn’t go inside but the sign said it was from the year 1215. Wow. At the entrance there were [...]

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How I Handle Depression

May 8, 2013

I have a confession to make. I get depressed sometimes. It’s not a huge admission. I think everyone gets a bit depressed sometimes. Though I have dealt with depression in the past, it largely plays no role in my life now. Part of taking the plunge was really getting to know myself better, maximizing the [...]

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What Is Love? The Hoyt’s Story

April 27, 2013

I came across this story and it was too beautiful not to share. Maybe it’s because I have thoughts of running my first marathon on my mind, or maybe it’s just because I’m human! How could you not be moved by such a story? In short, while in the womb Rick’s umbilical cord cut off [...]

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