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Playing the Way to New Solutions
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debramoffitt
Western society considers playtime for adults as unproductive and a waste of time. But some of our best ideas can come in when we’re focused on doing some other fun and creative activity. I find that scheduling time to be non-productive actually opens up an empty space for new ideas to flow in of their…
Creating a Culture of Kindness
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debramoffitt
In Europe, very often people do business with you only once they get to know you. It mystifies many Americans, but signing a contract or doing a deal doesn’t come first – people and relationships do. This doesn’t mean kowtowing to others, manipulating or taking advantage of them. It means putting aside the goal of…
When Rejection Becomes Protection:The Power of Shifting Perspective
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debramoffitt
We may not always be able to choose what happens to us, but we can choose to shift our perspective and look at events as comical, interesting, or as a form of protection. Recently I heard actress and singer, Katie Perry talk about an early failure on her rise to fame. “Rejection is God’s protection,”…
Learning the Meaning of Sacrifice
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debramoffitt
One of the most common and most taken for granted sacrifices we see everyday is the sacrifice mothers make for their children. They sacrifice time, energy, money and attention to give life, teaching, education and love to their children. But sacrifice can extend into daily life for all us – not just for firefighters and…
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