Learning To Embrace Joy balance family feelings lifestyle Aug 28, 2022

 

 

 

Foreboding Joy.  I didn’t make it up.  I had never even heard of foreboding joy until I read Daring Greatly by Brené Brown.  If you haven’t read Daring Greatly, stop what you are doing and get a copy.  It is a fantastic...

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Finding Balance balance family Jul 05, 2022

 

 

Balance does not mean that everything gets equal weighting all the time

 

 

One of the biggest struggles of my adult life has been the elusive idea of work-life balance.  It seems like a simple concept.  First, determine your priorities.  Then, live your...

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The Dad I Want To Be balance family Jun 14, 2022

 

 

If you have young children, you might be familiar with the cartoon series Bluey.  For those unfamiliar, Bluey is a six-year-old Australian puppy full of curiosity and energy.  In each episode, Bluey and her younger sister, Bingo, engage in imaginative play.  I have...

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Being More Present balance family May 31, 2022

 

 

“Realize deeply that the present moment is all you ever have.”
―Eckhart Tolle

 

 

Q: “Daddy, will you play with me?”

Me: “Sure.  What do you want to play?”

Q: “Let’s play dolls.”

Me: “OK, sweetie. ...

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