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Teachers
What profession do you admire most and why? They have in their care, our future scientists, electricians, farmers, economists, mothers, athletes, artists, and so many other vital roles in society. We owe a lot to our educators. True respect, friends. Continue reading
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An endless supply…
If you were going to open up a shop, what would you sell? … of books. You can’t have too many. And there are rules of engagement here. A pile you’ve read. A pile you’re reading now. A pile you aspire to read. The local or online book store is pretty much fuel for life,… Continue reading
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You can do it
What is the most important thing to carry with you all the time? Self-belief. You should always carry that fire in your belly to be more, do more, see more, try more, search for more, love more, and give more. I truly believe that self-belief is vital for getting the most out of life. PS.… Continue reading
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Live with authenticity
What change, big or small, would you like your blog to make in the world? It won’t be perfect. You won’t always get it right. But it’s worth trying again and again. Show up every day and just bring your best. This is my philosophy for this blog. No scholar here. And that’s totally OK… Continue reading
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Sorry, what?
Describe your life in an alternate universe. Why would I want another life? I’m trying to make the most of this one. I know. I get it. Sometimes life’s tricky, hard, and complicated. But that’s the time to lean in, not lean away. Struggle. Progress. Re-set. Repeat. More progress. Accomplishment. Fulfillment. Joy. Peace. Authentic happiness. I’m… Continue reading
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Is it just me?
What’s the most money you’ve ever spent on a meal? Was it worth it? Or, like me, do you feel like you’re asking this question every time you go to the supermarket? Everything is more expensive than it once was, and these days, it’s harder to make a budget meal that’s healthy, interesting (not the… Continue reading
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Go with your gut
Scour the news for an entirely uninteresting story. Consider how it connects to your life. Write about that. So. In The Second 50, I’ve been paying more attention to what my body is telling me. Not just the unfamiliar aches and pains, but the cold that just won’t shift and the stress headaches that repeat… Continue reading
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Pineapple and chocolate, please
List 30 things that make you happy. 23. Photography 24. Arts and crafts 25. Games and puzzles 26. Cooking and baking 27. Learning something new ✨️ 28. Mindfulness 29. Achieving a goal 30. Completing this list! Continue reading
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Right here, right now
Describe one habit that brings you joy. Blogging. I’m all in. I’m on a 30-day streak and finding so much delight in taking a few minutes every day to sit and reflect. Writing. Reading. Liking. Commenting. Finding joy. Being curious. Sharing thoughts and ideas. It’s a big, wide world. But this is my lovely little… Continue reading
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What’s in a smile?
What are you curious about? I am curious about the idea of authentic happiness and what it really means to be genuinely happy. Drivers, influences, degrees, impacts. I’ve enrolled in a short course in Positive Psychology to more deeply understand this. What I do know is that happiness starts with us, friends. Continue reading
The Second 50 