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How a single word can change the course of your conversations

Have you ever stopped to think about how a single word can influence the tone of a conversation? In our daily interactions, the language we use has a bigger impact than we often realize. One word in particular, "but," can be a small obstacle to connection and understanding. While it’s common and nec...…
in Authentic Connections
How a single word can change the course of your conversations

Knowing how to give, ask, and receive: the balance in our relationships

Imagine the last time someone offered you help. Did you accept it immediately, or did you hesitate for a moment? Sometimes, the simplest things are the most complex. Giving, asking, and receiving are actions that are part of our daily lives, but how often do we do them consciously? How often do we r...…
in Authentic Connections
Knowing how to give, ask, and receive: the balance in our relationships

When Expectations Eclipse Learning

I recently watched a friend, a bit frustrated with his guitar. "I've been practicing every day for months," he said, "and I still can’t play the songs I want. It feels like I’m not making progress." His story felt familiar. I’ve seen it in others, and even in myself when I was learning new languages...…
in Inspiration
When Expectations Eclipse Learning

Selective Myopia: Why Do We Focus on the Negative and Not the Positive?

Energy flows where your attention goes Have you noticed that the things you dislike the most seem to be the ones that surround you? It could be a person, a daily situation, or even a particular flavor, but somehow, what we don’t want ends up taking up a huge space in our lives. We can call this “s...…
in Personal Growth
Selective Myopia: Why Do We Focus on the Negative and Not the Positive?

Moving from Judgment to Connection

Judgment is the prison where we lock up our ability to understand. Meeting someone new can be an enriching experience, but our minds, like a labeling machine, often rush to create ideas and conclusions about that person. This reaction is part of our human nature, and in many cases, it helps us...…
in Authentic Connections
Moving from Judgment to Connection

Learning to Recognize Your Mistakes

Recognizing a mistake can be uncomfortable, and I understand that, as it often feels like we are surrounded by competition and perfection. These days, it almost seems like the norm, and admitting that we are not infallible can make us feel vulnerable. However, what if I told you that those uncomfort...…
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Learning to Recognize Your Mistakes