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From Nothing to Something: An Ode to Agency in the Time of COVID

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Why baking, gardening, creating arts and crafts, and exercising have been so popular and fulfilling.

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The Key to Unwavering Strength

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Something I didn’t know about Redwoods until reading up a bit more is that their roots only run six to twelve feet deep. Instead of growing downward, the roots of…

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Adopt the Mindset of a Craftsperson

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I’m not at all handy, so the satisfaction of fixing a broken sink or blown electrical circuit is one that I don’t know. But it’s got to be a good…

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The Point of Meditation is Not to Relax

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    A common misconception is that meditation is used as a gateway to relaxation. This is only halfway true. In the long-run, yes, a regular meditation practice is likely…

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The Power of a Team

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We were exactly one point ahead at the conference championships with only two events left: the 5k and the 4×400 relay. We were strong favorites in the relay, but our…

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Be a Gracious Learner

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I was sent to Tom’s office for a strength-training plan. I walked in knowing little about Tom besides the fact that he was dating Alyssa, an athlete on the post-collegiate…

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