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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 #546: Join the Experiment?

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I'm not always eager TO do it...but I know there's huge value IN doing it. I sign up for my own experiments. I just signed up for a new one.For me...this one will BE a challenge. It started on Saturday, July 24th. ______ Before I share my experiment... Let me share...

Blog #545: She Said. I Said.

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Five years ago...the conversation took place. We were walking on the sand near Marina del Rey...and there was some disagreeing back and forth. "I can't!" she said."You can," I said. "I can't!" she said."I believe you can," I said. "I can't!" she said."Yes...you...

Blog #544: NOT George Clooney

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"You know WHO you look like?" The question's never really a question.It's a comment that's coming. The "question" hit me recently as I introduced myself to a new hiking group. "You know WHO you look like?" the woman asked. With her bold stare and simple question, I...

Blog #543: They Don’t Know ALL the Words

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I live with two little dogs that aredreadfully fearful of things that go BOOM! For them...July 4th was the worst night...EVER! Near Los Angles... We just survived more fireworks and booms than I've ever seen or heard.And although a million people celebrated...millions...

Blog #542: Eatin’ the Cake

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Guesting on a recent podcast...I was asked by the host: "Do you think you've lived your destiny?" It was audio only...but I have zero doubt that my eyes grew 110% in size and my face crinkled up as if I'd I suddenly turned VERY old. The unspoken thoughts burning on my...

Blog #541: Biggies in Disguise

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It was Father's Day.She knows I don't have kids... But still... A very kind friend sent me this extra kind text message: "Happy Father's Day! A dad takes many forms and you show that love and care for your fur kids." Perhaps the message seems Little to you, but...