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Blog #737: Going to the Masquerade Party?

by Ana | March 26, 2026 | Blog Post | 0 Comments

Below are some lousy realities.I hope one doesn't belong to you. ______ Feeling any of these? "I'm getting old...and in constant pain." "I'm in debt...and it's getting worse." "I'm in a bad relationship...but can't leave." "My job sucks the life out of me...but I need...

Blog #736: A Visit to the Ancient Giants

by Ana | March 19, 2026 | Blog Post | 0 Comments

My past Sunday? Up at 4:30 a.m.On the road by 5:40 a.m.Driving 115 miles to go hiking. Why? Sacrifices are required to live cool things. ______ It was a group hike. Thirty northern California hikers started at 9:00 a.m. Each passionately committed to climbing up and...

Blog #735: My Demanding Boss

by Ana | March 12, 2026 | Blog Post | 0 Comments

She asked...“Don't you work for yourself?” I answered...“I do." ______ She kicked back... “Then why do you only take calls at the end of the day?” I responded… “Because I work for a demanding boss.” ______ Will my day today be successful? It depends. How successful...

Blog #734: Where Stories Are Born

by Ana | March 5, 2026 | Blog Post | 0 Comments

Many of my weekly blogs are inspired by thewords that land in my email box from readers. Like this one. ______ The email read... "I'm in sales and feeling uninspired by my career. I think it would be gratifying to do what you do. How did you become a motivational...

Blog #733: Have You Met Punch?

by Ana | February 26, 2026 | Blog Post | 0 Comments

He’s only 7 months old.But he’s had an extra tough beginning. And because of his dual cuteness and courage…The world has fallen in love with him. I am one of the world. ______ Have you met “Punch”? Abandoned at birth by his mom at the Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan, Punch...

Blog #732: I Give It 15 Names

by Ana | February 19, 2026 | Blog Post | 0 Comments

Sometimes...Some days...Some moments... Reality stings extra hard. ______ Stings have many names. Invalidated. Invisible. Ridiculed. Humiliated. Blamed. Heartbroken. Ignored. Insulted. Cheated. Forgotten. Devalued. Offended. Rejected. Disrespected. Betrayed. I have...

Blog #731: Shouldn’t We Ask?

by Ana | February 12, 2026 | Blog Post | 0 Comments

“Is it working?” Honest answers may be brutal to consider.But since we get only one shot at this living thing... Shouldn't we ask? ______ The question is not one everybody will answer. I mean, really... Who among us wants to take a walk through their own life crap and...

Blog #730: Belittle Yourself Much?

by Ana | February 5, 2026 | Blog Post | 0 Comments

I reached the end of my hike and came acrosstwo preschoolers playing on a giant dirt hill. With their dad keeping a watchful eye on them...I shouted to the boy who had reached the top. “Are YOU the king of the mountain?” He shouted back:“No. I'm the kin’ of the dirt!”...

Blog #729: I Sat Next To One

by Ana | January 29, 2026 | Blog Post | 0 Comments

We might not see them...But they're everywhere. They've risen from the ashes. On a recent flight…I sat next to one. ______ When you’re taller… You consider it a small miracle when you get a rare seat with extra legroom in the emergency section on Southwest. On Sunday,...

Blog #728: Do You See Both?

by Ana | January 22, 2026 | Blog Post | 0 Comments

"Where am I?""Where do I want to be?" Two questions honored with honest answers. ______ Do you know yours? When I sincerely assess my life with heart, mind, and time…I see two photos of myself as I look into myself. Photo #1: I see what I love about my life. It’s good...

Blog #624: Three Tickets Short

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"Do I quit...or do I keep going?" I'm not through with the question yet.Because how we answer is TOO important. Our answer... Could impact the next 20 years of our lives.Or it could redirect a day gone wrong at Disneyland. Huh? ______ Let's start at the beginning. It...

Blog # 623: Three Q’s and One E

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Last Thursday...I answered a reader's question: "I'd like your opinion on knowing when to quit and when not to quit. How do you know?" After reading my response...Readers chimed in with theirs. ______ Here are four email excerpts...and one "OTHER." Reader #1: Like the...

Blog #622: Guinea Pigs and Shape Shifters

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Each Thursday...I write something... That people either flow with...Or say "NO!" with. Last week...I heard from both. ______ Excerpts from last week's email: Reader #1: "In reading about your health issues, I thought you might better understand the challenges older...

Blog #621: Focus on the FEET

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Sometimes... Readers ask tough questions.Here are five emails from last week. Excerpts from theirs.Excerpts from mine. ______ Email #1 (excerpt): "Setting goals every Monday is intimidating. I know me and I can't keep that up. Any other ideas you have to offer?" My...

Blog #620: Why Only Seven?

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The Speed of Life. I graduated from college in 1985.It's 2024. That's why I write about not wasting life.We have zero to waste. ______ 2024. Once... Seemingly the date for sci-fi books I read. Today... A real-life year we're about to start. The future lives... Now....

Blog #619: Ending. Stinging. Starting.

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I focus on STARTS.It soothes the sting of ENDS. ______ My ocean-traveling adventure has come to an end. It was a brilliant 30 days of renewing health and breathing harmony. I loved it. My day-to-day responsibilities weren't consuming me. I had no clue if my favorite...