Tag: self-awareness
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Information Fascination
If you’ve spent much time with me, you already know that I like information. But I think most of you would be startled to learn how MUCH I like information. For those of you who know about such things, my top theme in the StrengthsFinder test is “Input.” They explain it like this: “People exceptionally…
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Silly Rabbit
“Here’s some paper; would you like markers or a pen?” My pregnant counselor asks as she leans over her shelf of art supplies. “Pen, please,” I say, injecting as much dignity as possible into my answer. “Great!” She places the paper and pen on a TV tray in front of me. “Now, I want you…
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Decisions, Decisions, Decisions
Life is full of decisions, both the kinds we make individually and decisions others make. Because of the sheer volume of choices required in order to stay alive and the immense number of forces outside our control, it is not actually possible to make wise and positive decisions all the time. In other words: not all our decisions…
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Thunderclouds and Whiskey Tears
They say the bad days make the good days better. I don’t know who “they” are, but I’m not a fan. In fact, I think they’re not very bright. I woke up on Sunday morning, peeled my eyelids apart, and blinked at the clock until it came into focus. This took several minutes. After finally ascertaining that I had,…
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Measuring Sticks
I was hobbling down the hallway, cranky and sore, when one of my coworkers asked if I was okay. Headed to the bathroom, I kept it short: “Crossfit.” “Wow,” he responded. “How often do you usually go?” I stopped. Apparently we were having a conversation. “I try to go four times a week.” He whistled. And…