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Words Unspoken – by Jean Gasen

February 5, 2012 0 comments READ THE FULL ARTICLE >

This guest post is from Jean Gasen. I met Jean 7 years ago when our paths crossed in graduate school. Jean is one of the most cheerful, positive people you will ever meet, which is why I was grateful she traveled 2 hours to see me last summer when I was in need of supportive [...]

Gratitude Sunday – 12/25/11 – Unplugged Time

December 25, 2011 0 comments READ THE FULL ARTICLE >

It just happens that Gratitude Sunday falls on Christmas this year, so it seems doubly appropriate to post a letter of appreciation today. As I begin to reflect on the entirety of 2011, I’m happy I kept up this practice of gratitude since I began it in August. This serves as a sort of map [...]

New Blog Launch! / I Am Broken

June 11, 2011 28 comments READ THE FULL ARTICLE >

Today is Saturday, June 11 and I was supposed to launch this new blog about three or four weeks ago.  So I need to let you know right up front that this is absolutely NOT the website launch I envisioned, not the website launch I had planned.  Between February and May I poured all my [...]

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    Before I got 5 flat tires in my first Ironman race, I spent 4 years transforming myself into an athlete. I wrote my story about the challenges and adventures I encountered as I pursued an ambitious goal.

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    I’m always looking to feature more 5 flat tire stories on this site because I believe by reading diverse and real stories about life, people will be motivated to take action and find courage in their life.