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“If the only prayer you ever say in your entire life is thank you, it will be enough.”-Meister Eckhart While the fact this post comes out on Thanksgiving is not a coincidence, this is not about being thankful one day per year. We focus so much on life’s challenges and goals that we sometimes neglect … Read more
“I had a dream, of unity Where we could walk side by side But today I see that it’s only me Just trying to get by”-Greg Graffin This song was written in 1997 by the lead singer of the legendary punk band Bad Religion. While we have no association with their politics, this sentiment is … Read more
Let us first start this post out with making this very clear: We are NOT going to tell you which presidential candidate to vote for. That should be your first indicator this post is worth a couple minutes of your time. Everywhere you turn, there is a campaign ad. Every news channel or news program … Read more
“There is only one thing I dread: not to be worthy of my suffering.” -Dostoevsky The reality of suffering is the antithesis of modern commercial culture. A quick review of the messages that inundate us daily through television, print, and internet media make one thing abundantly clear: Pain, heartbreak, work, and struggle do not sell. … Read more
Oxford Languages’ definition of motivation is “the reason or reasons one has for acting or behaving in a particular way.” That is a pretty broad statement yet so many people spend hours both posting and reading content that revolves around motivation. It seems everyone is looking for that perfect quote, that perfect meme or that … Read more
There are thousands of books “for dummies” out there covering a wide range of skills and topics. Ranging from early 20th Century fare too much more serious accounts of mental fortitude, rebellion, and survival, these books are the foundation for some of the more recent works in the category. As any Alpha will tell you, … Read more
This pandemic hasn’t been easy for anyone. The strongest of us have struggled to stay focused, stay motivated, keep pushing forward and even just keeping a smile on our faces. The world, specifically the United States, can feel like it is burning down around us. Every news cycle brings with it more negativity, more stress and … Read more