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Return of the Light
If it wasn’t for the darkness, we wouldn’t see the star-lit night. When we fall into the dark and drama-filled times in our own lives, it feels like we will never get through them. It can seem like a long day’s journey…
What Is Your Mindset When Giving?
The holiday season is here, and it is a good time to reflect upon your relationship with giving. There are many clichés about giving. Here are a few: If you want to receive more, you must give more. It is in giving that…
Recovering From Appeasing
This blog is written by Cheri Neal; 3VQ Certified Trainer ._______________________________________What skills are you proud of, that you put time and attention into polishing? Imagine being immersed in a training full of…
Not Your Typical Victim
This week's blog is written by an avid TED* Works! reader and long-time TED* advocate, Barb Nangle. Barb, thank you for sharing your powerful story.__________________________________________In 2015, at the age of 52, I…
If Nothing Else, Be Kind
At times like this, when wars and graphic violence are displayed every day on the news and social media, you may wonder what you can do. You may ask, “How can I make a difference given all that is wrong in the world?…
Gratitude Now More Than Ever
Next Thursday in the United States we celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday. This is a time to gather with friends and family, share a traditional meal, and express gratitude for all that is good in life. Gratitude is an…
Baby Steps in Challenging Times
Living as a Creator is not always easy, especially during challenging times. The reality is we are living in a very difficult period, yet everyday choices and decisions must still be made. The US recently went off…
How A Creator Speaks
Your brain believes what you tell it—both consciously and unconsciously. Your thoughts and the words you speak stimulate a chemical reaction in your nervous system to respond to what you are thinking and saying. For…
Embracing Our Shadow
Halloween is celebrated around the world next week. It is a festive holiday that has its roots in various folk legends and religious rituals, including the “Day of the Dead,” which is a popular Latin holiday. In secular…