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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 #552: Riding Extra Tall Horses

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A month ago... I shared a blog about a homeless woman I'd said"Hi!" to 100 times...but she never answered back. Until one day she did. For those who didn't read Big Suitcase. Cute Dog... I was startled when she finally returned my greeting: "Nice to see you, too....

Blog #551: Meet a Doozy Lately?

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I spend a lot of time answering my emails. BUT... Not all of my emails get a lot of my time. (Read below to see what I mean.) ______ Doozy #1: "A friend told me about you so I looked you up. If you're so inspiring how come I've never heard of you?" My response: Dear...

Blog #550: Ditto, Little EMi…Ditto

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Inspiration. It lives everywhere.Every day. If...we just open our eyes. Three short stories.One single Tuesday. ______ Story #1: I'm in Marina del Rey right now. In the morning, the dogs and I take a 35-minute walk through the docked boats in the marina. On this...

Blog #549: My Indiana Jones-Like Search

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For 30 years... I've been Indiana Jones-like in my search for the secret: "How do I live MORE great days?" In searching... I've discovered a foundation stone: "Live the Nons." ______ What are the Nons? They're the "non-negotiables." They're the Must Do's that empower...

Blog #548: Big Suitcase. Cute Dog.

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She's homeless. But she pretty much owns the bench. It's there... She sits much of the day. With her big suitcase. And with her cute little dog. I've easily passed her 200 times. Each time I pass, I say... "Good morning." "Nice to...

Blog #547: I Hate the Haunts

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Dear Shawn, When do you know it's time to give up on a goal? When do you say F' it and quit? I'm getting tired of trying and thinking it's never going to happen. When do you quit? ______ That was the email An unknown address.No hint of the goal.No signed name. But I...