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Reactions to Traumatic Events Part 1

What to expect. Men.The other day I was talking to a guy’s guy whom I know well. He is a glib and facile talker, hard drinker and intellectually astute man. We were on the phone and I had never heard him sound so down. “What’s up?” I asked ve...

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Why Are You Struggling

Why Are You Struggling?I have been a master at struggling most of my life. My struggles were laced with fear, unworthiness, blame and a bunch of other ugly emotions. I believed it was the natural order for being human, even though I was unhappy. One ...

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Thoughts on a Desert Ledge

I’m an American woman in mid-life, who for the most part has bought into the prevailing model where busy is good. Outside of an hour’s walk through the woods and a few weeks’ car camping when my daughter was young, I’m a city girl whose idea ...

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Never Forget A Name Again

NEVER FORGET A NAME AGAIN by Mike Moore http://motivationalplus.com/cgi/a.cgi?blastersWhen I first began to speak for a living I found it difficult to remember the names of the people who hired me or those I met during refreshment break or during the...

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Are You Communicating

Are You Communicating?Many Native American tribes use a unique way of communicating. No, I'm not talking about sending smoke signals. I'm referring to the use of a Talking Stick. Only the person holding the Talking Stick is allowed to speak...

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Memoirs of a Wedding Singer

It's been several years since I left the band I was with. As I reflect upon my life the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, (does that mean I'm getting old?), I look upon my experiences with the band with fondness and know that those memories will...

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Popular Misconceptions Regarding Translation and Interpreting

It is often thought an interpeter's only job is to repeat what he hears in one language in another, and that no thought process is involved.Nothing could be further from the truth. Often, the terms "translation" and "interpreting" are used inter...

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Getting Out of the Zone!

We’ve probably all heard the famous movie quip, “why don’t you wait here while I slip into something a little more comfortable”. It’s a comment to make most of our ears (particularly male ones!) stand up on end with the anticipation that th...

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How To Solve Any Problem In Three Minutes Flat

How To Solve Any Problem In Three Minutes Flat by: Rick Miller Life comes comes with a whole list of problems: How do I keep my spouse or lover happy? How do I meet the bills? How do I keep healthy and fit with all the demands on me? Well, good...

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How To Survive A Job Loss

Has this ever happened to you: You have been working at a particular job for a few years. It’s not the greatest job and it hasn’t always allowed you to capitalize on your unique gifts or talents. But it’s ok, and it pays the bills. The job has ...

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