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Are You Addicted to Speed? A Worldwide Movement Realizes that Slower is Better

In our fast paced world, we want everything to move at lightning speed.  We want a quick coffee, a fast lane free of traffic, a front row parking spot, high-speed internet, instant messages, efficient phone calls, fast food, and rapid transit.  We want to order everything online:  music, gifts, movies, books, groceries, and even people.  [...]

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The Biggest Secret in The World!!

Living in Thailand is funny.  Pretty much every day I am confronted by something weird, unpredictable, and mind-blowing.  To say that I have gotten used to the oddities is an understatement, because at this point of my life, I just expect things to be a bit strange.  In fact, the one thing I have recognized [...]

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How to Reduce Your Responsibility (part II)

“The cause of any and all stress in my life has largely been due to the belief that I was somehow responsible for other people or things outside of my control.” Let’s face it: this world can be scary, unpredictable, and changes ALL THE TIME. This is why we have learned that “The only constant [...]

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A Lesson on Letting Go, or, Mai Pen Rai

The last time I was in Thailand was just over five years ago, right before the Tsunami hit. While many things have changed and most things look entirely different, there is one thing that has not: the people. The most refreshing thing about Thailand is the beauty of its people. For someone who has never [...]

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