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6 Takeaways from a Great Sabbatical
Not all the lessons from my recent sabbatical in New Zealand and California would be relevant to your life, and some things are probably too personal to share. But I…
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The Key to Experiencing Thanksgiving All Year Long
A few years ago I had a new revelation while writing Thanksgiving notes to some friends. In past years, I would say something like, "I'm thankful for YOU this Thanksgiving."…
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Captured by the Green-Eyed Monster
I never thought it would happen to me. I can't remember ever envying someone who had a bigger house…a faster car…a higher salary…or a corner office. Nor did it bother…
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The Secret to Thanksgiving All Year Long
Thanksgiving is clearly the greatest holiday ever created in America—and not just because of the great food and the football games. This year I had a new revelation while writing…
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When People Forget You–and Other Deflating Experiences
I had a very humbling experience last week when I was invited to the Volunteer Appreciation Banquet at a local Retirement Village. I received the invited because, for nearly a…
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Thanksgiving, Ferguson, and the Kindness of God
This Thanksgiving I find myself reflecting on the responsibilities we all have when we realize how blessed we are. On this day when we recount the blessings we’ve received…