MUSINGS

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Margins of Time

In today’s high-energy, productivity-driven world, people, organizations, and businesses are encouraged to create and produce more. One’s productivity becomes not just a measure of effectiveness or efficiency, but for many, a measure of self-worth.1 Modern life’s fast pace and thirst for knowledge have resulted in a society that is hyperconnected and hyper-stressed. Increasing demands to do more and with less have led to an increase in anxiety and depression.2 With

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The Power Of Positivity

We’ve all been there. We’ve experienced a setback, whether at work or personally. We didn’t get the promotion; our budget was cut or we need to make a significant change in our diet for optimal living. Likely responses include feeling overwhelmed, disappointed, and wondering what we could’ve done differently. Our confidence in having an impact on our world needs boosting. To begin, we must realize that many things are beyond

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Poetry therapy

Poetry therapy, also known as bibliotherapy or therapeutic writing, is a form of therapy that utilizes poetry to encourage emotional expression and healing. It is typically used in conjunction with other forms of therapy to, Facilitate self-reflection and exploration and increase self-awareness Promote the ability to view reality in different ways; and Validate emotional / traumatic experiences The most frequently used poetry model has three parts and was introduced by

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I Believe

I believe in God and the inherent goodness of people. I believe that what is most desired by people is love, safety, respect and belonging. I believe that I should give of my time, talent and resources to make someone’s life a little brighter. I believe in simplicity. That something so simple as a smile and a helping hand can turn someone’s day around. I believe in the bond between

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