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45 Things to Live Well (41-45)

Posted on November 22, 2012October 18, 2021 by Michael Rose
In our final installment of 45 Things to Live Well we explore the theme of work.  Despite popular opinion, work is a healthy and worthwhile endeavour.    We do need to remember that balance is key as we need to learn to work to live instead of living to work.   Work can be an important part...
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45 Things to Live Well (36-40)

Posted on October 16, 2012October 18, 2021 by Michael Rose
In this instalment of 45 Things to Live Well we look at a few things that can bring some healthy balance to our lives.   Balance is not always the easy way through but also things that may cause us to stretch in healthy ways.  This balance is important. The Sufi mystic Rumi wrote, "Your...
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45 Things to Live Well (31-35)

Posted on September 28, 2012October 18, 2021 by Michael Rose
Here we go with the next five things from the list of 45 Things to Live well.   It is often a great reminder that authentic faith is walked out in real life as we think about some very practical things.  This "real" entails the body, soul and spirit.  It is also good to remember...
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45 Things to Live Well (26-30)

Posted on August 23, 2012October 18, 2021 by Michael Rose
This next instalment of 45 Things to Live Well is pretty practical.  I would like to say common sense but I have learned common sense is often not so common!   1. Be sure to pay your bills on time.  The practical aspect of this is that by paying your bills on time, you don't pay any...
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Character of a Leader

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Michael Rose
Working with leaders in different spheres, we see time and again that much of the popular thinking of leadership falls short.  While working a particular model or strategy for leadership, or being very knowledgeable in a particular area may go a long way to making a good company or a good executive, there is something...
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  • Positively Mindful
    January 11, 2017

    Positively Mindful

    Has this ever happened to you? You're in the midst of a day full of positive experiences and then that one thoughtless, hurtful comment.  You know, the one that ruins the entire day and badgers you for the rest of the day. It sticks like Velcro! Why is it that just one stupid thing can...
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  • The Breath of God
    May 15, 2012

    The Breath of God

    I have been experimenting with video and various ways of sharing faith.  These often take the forms of rich ancient thoughts and practices which have been a blessing in my own life. Explore the idea of breath - specifically the breath of God and how God breathes life into us. Explore along with Michael how...
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  • The Lesson I have Learned from a Stuffed Rabbit
    September 18, 2015

    The Lesson I have Learned from a Stuffed Rabbit

      Being free to be truly authentic is a genuine desire for many people. To be known and still loved. Folks are also looking for authenticity in those who lead them, but this is contrary to many conventional leadership styles.  It can be dangerous to be authentic because some see it as a weakness, and,...
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