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Brighter Days Ahead
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- Feb 3, 2021
- 2 min
Changing Perspectives
As a part of mindfulness, which to me means staying focused on the moment in order to better appreciate the small things in life, I like...
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TailorMade
- Jan 2, 2021
- 3 min
Out With The Old, In With The New
Happy New Year everyone! Welcome to a brand new year. It’s New Year and a common expression around this time of the year is “Out With The...
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TailorMade
- Dec 2, 2020
- 2 min
The Upside of 2020
December is here. A month from now we will be into a new year and many people are saying that they can’t wait. There is no question that...
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TailorMade
- Nov 3, 2020
- 1 min
Meticulous Japan
After all, language is a tool used to exchange ideas. Communication in a second language is not easy, but we must remember that the aim...
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TailorMade
- Oct 3, 2020
- 2 min
Embrace It All
When talking about happiness in life, we should always focus on what we have, not the things we lack. Similarly, in the current pandemic,...
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TailorMade
- Sep 1, 2020
- 2 min
Light at the End of the Tunnel
“I can see the light at the end of the tunnel” is an expression used in English to express that a challenging time is almost over. In...
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TailorMade
- Aug 2, 2020
- 2 min
Overcoming the Negatives
With all the great things Japan has to offer, deeply-rooted culture, fine foods, unparalleled services, and outstanding craftsmanship, it...
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TailorMade
- Jul 2, 2020
- 2 min
It Goes On
With all that has been cancelled or missed this year, ranging from sporting events (The Olympics), as well as personal vacations and...
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TailorMade
- Jun 2, 2020
- 2 min
Choose Happiness
Does money bring happiness? Always a great discussion question. You could certainly argue that it does, but not directly. In other words,...
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TailorMade
- Apr 29, 2020
- 2 min
Turn Defeat into Victory
There are no shortage of expressions of encouragement to help people deal with hardships, “Turn defeat into victory,” “Every cloud has a...
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TailorMade
- Apr 15, 2020
- 2 min
Making Sense Of It All
Life is full of mystery. Perhaps this brief moment in time will act as a reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of the many...
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TailorMade
- Mar 11, 2020
- 1 min
This Too Shall Pass
Stay the course, despite what lies ahead! “This too shall pass,” is an ancient Persian saying that originated from Sufi poets. It first...
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TailorMade
- Feb 13, 2020
- 2 min
A mindful approach to the new year
What is mindfulness? Part three of three Abridged What we think we become. Wow! What a powerful message and a great source of hope that...
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TailorMade
- Feb 1, 2020
- 2 min
A mindful approach to the new year
What is mindfulness? Part two of three I reference this book not only because it is excellent, but also because I have a personal...
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TailorMade
- Jan 19, 2020
- 2 min
A mindful approach to the new year
What is mindfulness? Part One of Three Recently, the word mindfulness has been drawing a lot of attention. When I discuss this in class,...
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