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You Could Just Survive, But Why Not Thrive?!

The unfit die, the fit both live and thrive! -Sarah Norcliffe Cleghorn (1876-1959), a poet associated with the American Naturalist literary movement; her autobiography was prefaced with an introduction by Robert Frost. I remember when I was young talking to … Continue reading

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Feeling Stressed? Don’t Hit The Panic Button!

Comfort in expressing your emotions will allow you to share the best of yourself with others, but not being able to control your emotions will reveal your worst. -Bryant H. McGill (1969-) Editor and author whose works are used by … Continue reading

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How To Tame The Negative Media Beast!

To a journalist good news is often not news at all. Phil Donahue (1935-), Emmy award winning media personality and star of Donahue, the first tabloid talk show. There is something I just can’t get past this week! Why is … Continue reading

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The Easiest Way To Cure Yourself: A Belly Laugh!!

Hearty laughter is a good way to jog internally without having to go outdoors. -Norman Cousins (1915-1990), prominent political journalist, author and professor. Authored Anatomy of an Illness that chronicled how he overcame a seemingly terminal illness through alternative methods … Continue reading

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