Fear is Just a Message

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Fear is nothing to be afraid of. Most often it’s fear of the unknown, of randomness, our fear of fear itself. We feel that our fear might be a signal of serious risk, and that possibility makes us turn away. If we learn to discern the very rare signals of real danger from the much more common fears… Continue reading Fear is Just a Message

Lead Yourself First

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Everything we do displays our own values, sends a message to others, and sets an example. We have a responsibility to take an active role in society by leading by example. The only way to become a leader is to lead yourself first—and if you’re doing something that others find valuable or interesting, some may… Continue reading Lead Yourself First

This is about living well

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I was a teenage boozehound until the age of 48. It took me that long to see how much alcohol was interfering with how I actually wanted to live. Alcohol is so pervasive and so normalized in our culture that many of us don’t stop to think about how it’s affecting us. Most of us do… Continue reading This is about living well