“For every minute you remain angry, you give up sixty seconds of peace of mind.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson Having peace is something that can be compared to a tranquil ocean, an amazing sunrise, or a serene forest. Getting mental peace is not always easy, especially with the kind of fast-paced lives we have. We…

“Communication – the human connection – is the key to personal and career success.” – Paul J. Meyer During a recent family vacation, Emily, my younger daughter, invited two friends to our vacation home in Florida. We picked up Abby and Jordan from the Orlando airport and then headed northeast for the 75-minute drive. After…

“Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.” – Dalai Lama Autumn is here. The cooler temperatures and turning leaves is a reminder that change is in the air. As each autumn day passes, the sun sets a little sooner. Before slipping into the western sky, the sun reveals the beautiful…

“Enjoy the little things, for one day you make look back and realize they were the big things.” – Robert Brault The little things can be found in how we live, how we love and how we can make the most of each day. The little things are easy to spot because they put out…

Alex Blackwell
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Alex Blackwell

Alex Blackwell is the author of Letting Go: 25 True Stories of Peace, Hope and Surrender and the founding editor of The BridgeMaker - a blog about letting go, faith and inspiration. Be sure to download Alex's free eBook How to Love Consciously and connect with him on Facebook.

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