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Some time ago now I came to realize that how we define particular words – success, happiness, love, etc – can have a major impact on the way in which we live our life. One term that I hear thrown around often is “good life”, eg “he lived a good life” . But [...]

This entry was posted on May 30, 2008 and is filed under: Life - 15 Comments »

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You may have noticed I have been writing less as of late. Perhaps the best way to explain this is by reference to that well known advice your mother may have given you: “if you don’t have anything good or positive to say, don’t say anything.”
The past month I have felt uninspired to [...]

This entry was posted on May 28, 2008 and is filed under: Life - 17 Comments »

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By David Bohl
In life, we’re often told to “go with the flow.” Meaning, the flow of energy, the flow of events as they unfold. The implication here is that we shouldn’t struggle against forces beyond our control. To do so is to expend valuable energy that’s better exerted elsewhere.
Lately, I’ve been thinking [...]

This entry was posted on May 22, 2008 and is filed under: Change - 11 Comments »

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Pain at the pump. That’s how many are referring to the record gas prices we are currently experiencing. I got my own taste of this “pain” just last night as I stood at the pump and filled our car with gas. I watched the numbers tick over and over and over until [...]

This entry was posted on May 19, 2008 and is filed under: Green Living - 24 Comments »

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It’s back! After a 3 month hiatus I’m happy to present the 16th edition of my blog carnival. The carnival has a new name, but it still revolves around the word that means so much to me: change. The following are my 10 favorite submissions that I received for this edition.
Navigating Your [...]

This entry was posted on May 17, 2008 and is filed under: Blogging - 2 Comments »

My friend Stephen Hopson has just posted this interview that we did at his blog Adversity University.
As a bit of background, Stephen sent me the questions for this interview a few months ago, shortly after I started as Editor over at Pick The Brain. Certain questions, particularly in regards to the previous name of this [...]

This entry was posted on May 14, 2008 and is filed under: General Stuff - 3 Comments »