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Untwisting Twisted Thinking

Untwisting Twisted Thinking

I was reading some writings recently from Dr David Burns, and there was a section I related a lot to called “Ten Ways To Untwist Your…
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Michael Patanella
Apr 22
When one man’s prayer is another’s pain

When one man’s prayer is another’s pain

Turning the other cheek is not always a option
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babulous
Apr 21
A guide to strategic quitting and killing your darlings

A guide to strategic quitting and killing your darlings

Kill your darlings (Verb) To quit, leave behind, say no to, discard or in some way separate yourself from something.
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Rosie Leizrowice
Apr 20
Being Your Best Self

Being Your Best Self

I came across a list from one of my Sobriety workbooks, which was called “34 Phrases To Be Your Best Self.”
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Michael Patanella
Apr 17
HOPE IS NOT A PLAN

HOPE IS NOT A PLAN

On the day my world changed I faced a rebuild that felt almost insurmountable. For twelve years I had been married to Alec, the love of my…
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Kerry Anne Nelson
Apr 15
Nietzsche on Pity

Nietzsche on Pity

Pity…is a depressant. A man loses power when he pities [and when he’s pitied]. Through pity that drain upon strength which suffering works…
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breven bell
Apr 15
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Sai T.
Apr 14

Appraising Praise

A poem

Any praise I receive for my perceived skill
makes me stand taller, a little,
just a second,
before a smile unfolds in its place
A sort of spark that starts in my heart
as I am reminded about how any
demonstration of such skill
is a reflection of many talented…
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Michael Patanella
Apr 14

The Value Of The Past

Today, I relive the past in my head constantly.

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From Treatment, To Dependence, To Addiction

From Treatment, To Dependence, To Addiction

By Michael Patanella & Steve Spring
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Michael Patanella
Apr 11
Nietzsche on The Doctrine of the Feeling of Power

Nietzsche on The Doctrine of the Feeling of Power

This world is the will to power — and nothing besides! — Friedrich Nietzsche
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breven bell
Apr 10
Why cryptocurrencies are the perfect option for Digital Nomads.

Why cryptocurrencies are the perfect option for Digital Nomads.

I’ve been on’n off a digital nomad for the last couple of years. I’ve been traveling around the world, living in several places and worked…
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Tess Strömberg
Apr 9
The art of not making eye contact

The art of not making eye contact

I’ve learned I do this new thing where I struggle to make eye contact when talking about difficult things.
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Sai T.
Apr 8
GOAL SETTING DONE WRONG

GOAL SETTING DONE WRONG

Business success is most often defined by output. Whether we are discussing our business with our accountant, sharing a friendly…
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Kerry Anne Nelson
Apr 8
The Law of PCD: How We’re Wired & How to Choose The Best

The Law of PCD: How We’re Wired & How to Choose The Best

Why we need to transform the way we operate
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breven bell
Apr 8
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