I don’t think Aristotle was playing word games with us. I truly believe (or want to) that he meant that only YOU can define what happiness truly is…for YOU. Some seek wealth and fame as a means to their happiness, only to find that happiness with those things became quicksand. It is much harder, […]
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What a great opportunity to take your life where YOU want it to go! The next time you find yourself focused on what’s wrong, decide you’re going to control your life by deeply focusing on what you REALLY want. Then let THAT consume every free thinking minute you have. What have you got to
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Dear Chris, I’ve often heard people say that the thing you want most is outside your comfort zone. Well, I like being comfortable! But I also want more in my life… Was there ever a time that you purposely pushed yourself out of your comfort zone? Did it get you what you wanted? Signed, Comfy
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I once heard the statement, “bloom where you are.” Meaning, if you feel stuck, find ways to grow where you are. Well that sucks… You might be able to find a way, for a while, but until you change, nothing else does. You have to move or change to fully “bloom“. That will mean
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There is beauty in a storm. You get to see and experience different emotions, shifts from scared to hopeful and back again. Yet there is something striking (pun intended) about the freshness and opportunity storms can bring. They give you the chance to think again, to imagine differently and to create anew. That is,
Hey Chris, what do you do when you “fail” at something? I’m just not sure how to process it or handle it. Sometimes when I think about something I’ve failed at, I wonder what’s the point of even trying. Have you ever failed at something Chris and found a way of dealing with it? Help
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Seems simple enough, right? Except when you ask most people why they chose the life and lifestyle they have, they will likely focus on their fears. Why did you start the job you have? Because I have to pay the bills. Why did you select him/her for your partner? Because I didn’t want to be
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Even when it’s reflected back to you, you may miss your own beauty. Don’t allow anyone to cloud your vision. You are beautiful. (and we all see it!)
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Hello Chris, Here’s one for you. I try my best to focus on my goals. I took the time to identify them, write them down, look at them weekly, sometimes daily. So I am really committed and attached to achieving them. But somehow I get distracted and go looking for something else to do. You
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Yeah, it’s not all about you… When you fire up your passion for anything…life, sunny days, a good meal, sharing a smile, writing, reading, singing…there is always someone who benefits. Either by example or as a result of what you burn for… So fire it up and let your brilliance warm another soul!
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