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Pause for the Ritual, Not Just the Peak

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Yesterday I summited two more peaks in the Catskills on my way to become a Catskill 3500’er. Trekking the 35 peaks over 3500 feet. On the summit, I could’ve just snapped a picture, checked the box, and rushed to the next trailhead. That would’ve been the “productive” thing to do. But instead, I stopped. I chose to have tea; Tah …

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Riding the Storm Without Losing Your Way

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This past week was tough. Clients, friends, even members of my own family were rattled by the constant stream of negativity and chaos in the world. I had calls where voices cracked, conversations where tempers flared, and moments where it felt like the weight of everything was too much. And I get it. It’s human to feel upset, frustrated, even …

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Pure Joy in a Bubble

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Over the last month or so, I’ve been taking my granddaughter Zoey outside to blow bubbles. She’d watch me do it, laugh, and try, but never quite got it. Previously she would just run and stomp the bubbles. But than that changed… Yesterday was the first time she figured it out on her own. She blew bubbles all by herself, …

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The Power of Giving Yourself Grace

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There was a time when missing a training session would eat me up inside. I’d feel guilty, frustrated, and even question my commitment. In my mind, it was “all or nothing.” If I missed one day, I felt like I was falling behind. And those negative emotions are what stifle the progress. But over time, I realized that mindset wasn’t …