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The Joy of Missing Out — How to Disconnect from Technology (and Leave Space for Being Alone)

Posted on June 28, 2016 by terriponce

Well, the folks at Mindful.org did it again. Another wonderful blog post, this time about how technology gets in our way (if we allow it) and how, despite all our interconnectedness, we’re becoming more disconnected from each other. And from … Continue reading →

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Feeling lost, and not knowing what to do about it

Posted on January 11, 2015 by terriponce

Change in life is inevitable. I can accept that now, more easily than I did when I was younger. But change is still scary for me and I’m facing a number of them right now that are making me feel … Continue reading →

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Saying “Yes” in 2015

Posted on December 28, 2014 by terriponce

It’s almost the turn of the year, and many of us are thinking about New Year’s resolutions. But with those resolutions often comes the feeling that resolutions, aka change, come with giving up something in the process. Rather than focusing … Continue reading →

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Facing End-of-Year Stress? Tips for Mental Peace and Quiet

Posted on December 7, 2014 by terriponce

A few weeks ago, I sat in my car after a full day of errands and realized I was tired. It didn’t take long to figure out why. I’d released three books this year, held a full-time job, and managed … Continue reading →

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Clearing the lenses — looking at things differently

Posted on October 19, 2014 by terriponce

Over time, I’ve found that expectations –and who we are and where we came from– color how we look at people. It also can make for some not-so-pleasant reactions toward others. It never ceases to amaze me how we can … Continue reading →

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