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Are You Using Your Body to Its Full Potential?

When I first met Igón Lerchurdi, an 86 year old man in Buenos Aires, I was marveled by the way he walked and talked. He seemed to be floating on a cloud with every step he took. With only a … Continue reading →

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Three Powerful Ways to Handle Intolerable Life Situations

What the hell am I doing here? It is totally inhumane to be out in this freezing, cold weather. It’s March; it’s supposed to be getting warmer, what’s wrong with this weather?” Yup, after having spent three months in Colombia, … Continue reading →

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Where Do You Find The Hidden Key to True Happiness?

“True Happiness Lies Within” Most of us have heard these beautiful words being spoken many times. Whether or not we practice any form of spirituality, on some level, we believe this to be true even though we may not have … Continue reading →

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How Do You Prepare for Your Long-Awaited Dream?

This is the first post of a three part series on why we are made to wait for something worth having. You might prefer to start with reading the introduction here. Note: I have created these series using a Colombian … Continue reading →

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3 Good Reasons Why We Are Made To Wait For Something Worth Having

We all know the feeling of waiting. Whether it’s waiting to hear back after a job interview or waiting to get a promotion or, waiting for a difficult or bad situation in our lives to resolve. Can you feel the … Continue reading →

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Does Being Busy Make You Accomplish More?

I’ve always been told to be a very patient and relaxed person by everyone in my surroundings. Just a few days ago, I was catching up with a friend I haven’t seen for about two years on Facebook. His first … Continue reading →

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Letting Go of the Heavy Burden in Your Mind

After having spent an amazing summer back home in Montreal, I’m writing this from my new home in Morrogacho (Manizales), Colombia. If you’ve been following my blog, you know that this is not the first time I pack a suitcase … Continue reading →

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Art of Laughing at Yourself

We all, at some point, have faced or will face challenges, obstacles and failures that can lead to very stressful moments in our life. For many of us, these moments are no laughing matter. Mainly because we associate laughter with … Continue reading →

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Interview with Papa Jaime Jamarillo: The Secret to Living a Life with Passion

Jaime Jaramillo , or Papa Jaime as he is better known in his country Colombia, is an example that one person can make a difference! Nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in 1990, he has devoted the last 40 years of … Continue reading →

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Don’t Take it Personal

Don’t take things so personally! Have you ever heard or given this advice to others? I sure have, many times. But, what does this statement truly means? The other day, I listened to a friend express her anger and frustration … Continue reading →

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