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To pique someone's interest in you, you must first demonstrate that you have an interest in them. Their own lives and the problems that they face are the primary focus of their attention. It will be necessary for you to demonstrate that you are interested in them and the problems that they are facing rather than in yourself. If you show interest in the person you're talking to, you'll find that you have a lot more in common with them, and you'll be able to have a lot more fun as a result. To enjoy yourself, it is not necessary to be the most interesting person in the room. You merely need to be the person who is interested. That is the individual everyone is interested in getting to know better and hanging out with.

It could have gone the other way and I wouldn’t be sitting here writing this story. It was a close call, 7 years ago. I was severely depressed, my business collapsed, my wife left me, and I was losing my grip on life.

And being self-motivated helps you achieve higher goals. The author at The Rock of Gibraltar saluting the day with joyPhoto taken by Sophia, my daughter. “Do not wait; the time will never be ‘just right.’ Start where you stand, and work with whatever tools you may have at your command, and better tools will be found as you go along.” — George Herbert.

“Hearts are wild creatures, that’s why our ribs are cages.”― Elalusz. Our hearts sense our future, and then prepare our brains emotionally for what’s to come, say researchers at the Heartmath Institute, a leader in the scientific study of the heart.

Among all the rhetorics we encounter today, one gets me the most. That is, "Let us make the world a better place." We use the phrase day in and day out, often not knowing what and how we can make the world the kind of place that is ideal for all of us.

Trauma triggers may be confusing to some people, especially if you’re not familiar with how triggers work. For people who have previous trauma, the emotional significance can remain in the body and psyche for a long time. Therapy and awareness help a lot, but often, trauma stays with us for the rest of our lives. Triggers are when the trauma is brought back to us, often in unconscious and uncomfortable ways.

The Senselessness of War Forever Disappears When We Die. “Falling Away.” by Hammonton Photography is licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0. The views and observations expressed in this article are the opinions of the author. They are presented for informational purposes only and should not be construed to suggest or recommend any specific course of action. -- Ken Kayse.

Years ago, I went for a coffee with my friend Elsa, and she invited a friend, Laura. The moment Elsa went to the ladies room, Laura and I had a conversation, which ended up being full of awkward silences.

**This blog post is trying to explain the quote based on my opinion, thoughts, and thinking. “Make each day your masterpiece.” – John Wooden. It is not always easy to feel like your life is going in the right direction. It can be hard to find the motivation and keep it up.

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**This blog post is trying to explain the quote based on my opinion, thoughts, and thinking. “Many of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.”– Thomas A. Edison.

A documentary team has filmed a collaboration of international humanitarian proportions to give the world a peek into the friendship of Archbishop Desmond Tutu and his pal, His Holiness the Dalai Lama.

Can you imagine a life without freedom? It is difficult for those in a reasonably free country like America to do so, but are you truly free? True freedom goes beyond countries and governments, coming from within. Why do we allow others and other things to steal our freedom? We can stop these thieves with a little knowledge. Let's look at what you can do to create more freedom in your life.

**This blog post is totally based on my personal experience, opinion, and thinking. It's not always easy to have the courage to go after what we want. And that goes doubly for those of us who struggle with insecurity and self-doubt.

Have you ever heard the 'false evidence appearing real' acronym to describe fear? According to Oxford Languages, the actual definition of fear is " an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain, or a threat. This acronym then discounts the legitimacy of our emotions by defining them as false.

**This is a work of nonfiction based on actual events that I have experienced firsthand; used with permission. People change you. They can transform your emotions, energy, and life trajectory in unbelievable ways — especially when you engage in intimate relationships with them.

The inner mantra of “I’m not good enough” is a struggle that many of us face. This problem isn’t widely discussed, but if this is one of your struggles then you should know that you’re not alone.

**This is a work of nonfiction based on actual events that I have experienced firsthand; used with permission. Hate is a strong word. But many of us still use it. I did too. I have used it many times in my role as a stepmother in regard to my stepchild’s biological mother.